Steve Ray Ladson, a multi-talented musician and songwriter from Hopkins, South Carolina, has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Country music. Rising to national prominence following his standout performance on America's Got Talent in July 2025, Ladson captivated audiences and judges alike with his original composition "Back of My Truck," earning unanimous approval from all four judges and advancing to the next round.

Perhaps most notably, Ladson is pioneering his own musical genre, which he calls "Blackgrass Brothercana." This innovative fusion combines bluegrass and country-Americana with elements of R&B, hip hop, rock, and soul, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary.

Two-time Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated saxophonist Marcus Anderson is a standout artist with 15 studio albums and 5 Billboard number 1s. This Spartanburg, SC native fuses R&B, Pop, Rock, and Funk, topping Billboard's Smooth Jazz and Sirius XM's Watercolors charts. Having worked with the late Prince, appearing on his last release "Hit N Run Phase 2," Anderson has also shared stages with artists like Ceelo Green, Bobby Caldwell, Eric Benet, Stevie Wonder, and Brian Culbertson, contributing significantly to their touring bands.