ARTISTS
ALEX SMITH
Alex Smith is a Nashville-based country artist with deep Louisiana roots, blending authentic storytelling with the energy of a seasoned live performer. A true road warrior, Alex has built his career performing night after night with his band, bringing a mix of modern country hits and timeless classics to stages across the South. When he’s not touring with his high-energy cover band, the Mobile Homeboys, known for their polished sound and all-star lineup of musicians who’ve played with legends like Tanya Tucker and the Charlie Daniels Band, Alex is focused on building his own artistic identity. His original music draws heavily from his upbringing in Louisiana, capturing the grit, soul, and culture of the region. As one of the visionaries behind Louisiana Country Music (LCM), Alex is committed to creating a platform that shines a spotlight on artists from his home state while building a community that celebrates their shared roots. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Alex brings passion, authenticity, and a relentless drive to everything he does.
KYLIE FREY
Singer/songwriter Kylie Frey is a modern-day troubadour with a bold, independent spirit that infuses her rich storytelling and traditional country style. The Louisiana native grew up in a rodeo family, learning to rope and ride at a young age, but it was her relentless desire to sing in front of a crowd that drove her to Nashville. Signed to Carnival Music in 2021, Frey recently landed her first major label cut with ‘One Night in Tulsa,’ recorded and released by one of her musical heroes, Reba McEntire. Now, with 13 No. 1 singles on Texas radio and touring with the likes of Cody Johnson, Casey Donahew and most recently, Randall King, Frey’s affinity for the stage, and the road, continues to gain momentum. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023, was a semi-finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and was named a CMT Next Women of Country in 2024. She won “Female Artist of the Year” at the 2025-26 Texas CMA Awards and "Female Vocalist of the Year” and at the 2025-26 Texas Regional Radio & Music Awards. With her latest EP Half A Mind - featuring her fastest-rising single to date, “Fort Worth,” a duet with Randall King - she continues to establish herself as an undeniably familiar yet fresh voice in country music, poised for her biggest chapter yet.
DAN SMALLEY
Dan Smalley may just now be making a name for himself, but he sings with the voice of experience. The Alaska-born military brat who came of age in Shreveport, Louisiana, has a way of making you believe what he’s singing. Smalley expresses a fresh take on Country music that knows tradition, inspired by the greats of the genre and infused with the swampy sounds of his roots, the Gospel of hardwood church pews and the impassioned delivery of Soul music. Artists like Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and other legends provided inspiration, while the against-the-grain success of Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson drew him to Nashville. There, he worked with producer Keith Stegall on his Debut EP IF I’M BEING HONEST which came out in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic. From there Smalley navigated in and out of Major Record deals and honed his direction after producing his first Full-Length Record THE STATE OF COUNTRY MUSIC, set to release Independently(Smallside Records) through Onerpm May 10, 2024. As a songwriter, artists like Ashley McBryde(Grammy Nominated album “Never Will”) Trace Adkins, Randall King, Preston James, Elvie Shane, Jerrod Nieman, Makayla Lynn, Dillon Carmichael, Joe Nichols and others have included Smalley co-writes on their recent releases. Smalley’s delivery on stage has landed him on bills alongside Willie Nelson, Allison Kraus, Turnpike Troubadours, Ashley McBryde, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Eli Young Band, Justin Moore, Dwight Yoakam, Randy Rogers Band, Ryan Bingham and a list of notable others both in the US and abroad. Smalley has played some of the greatest festivals in the world(Faster Horses, Country Fest, Frank Brown Songwriter, Nashville Nights International Songwriter Festival)and made his “Buckle and Boots”(Manchester) Debut in May 2024 as well as his Heartland Fest(Denmark) Debut in June of 2024 after his UK/DK Spring Tour through Glasgow, Belfast, England and Denmark. He also made his Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia in Jan or 2025 and is set to return to Europe, England and parts of the US through the summer and Fall.
HADLIE JO
At just 18, Hadlie Jo is proving that age is merely a number as she emerges as one of country music’s most authentic and exciting new voices. Hailing from Texas and a recent honors graduate from South Plains College, the rising singer-songwriter has already carved out a reputation for heartfelt, unfiltered storytelling. she earned a degree in commercial music with a vocal major at the alma mater of Lee Ann Womack and other notable artists. Her songwriting talent has quickly earned her a seat at the table with some of Nashville’s most respected and legendary writers, a testament to her craft, drive, and unmistakable voice.