Kat Velasco

Opened for known artists’ Love & Theft, Frank Ray, BRELAND, Shane Profitt and Tiera Kennedy. Strong and energetic sound/vocals similar to Stevie Nicks and Maren Morris. Writing style inspired by Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini and Megan Moroney. Music video “Call Me” featured on CMT. Single “Let it Ride” and current hit “Lifetime Lover” reached over 15K streams in under one week and was featured on popular playlist New Music Friday Country and Fresh Finds Country. Music and production is created by Nashville legends, Justin Eason and Andy Sheridan.

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10 May 2024

S2 E15

Denver Austin

Denver Austin is a 23 year old from York, PA. who has been making music since 2019. Denver is classically trained in singing, and has sung with choirs all over the United States, competed in jazz throughout high school, and was in several musicals with lead roles. Since high school, he has done a few shows as an independent artist, mostly small gigs, trying to build his momentum as an artist. Denver is also into sports and fitness.

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28 April 2024

S2 E14

Luke Dulac

Luke Dulac started teaching himself the Cyr Wheel at the start of the pandemic and practiced it in his living room. He began posting his progress on social media and eventually people reached out to him to perform.

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08 April 2024

S2 E13

Jonny Quatro

Jonny Quatro is a singer/songwriter based in Charleston, SC with a knack for writing upbeat ear-worms and exuberant pop songs. Taking a new approach to releasing music, his 2024 album release is split into one single per month, giving fans a chance to follow his musical journey on a song-by-song basis, with all 12 songs being compiled and released as a full album at the end of the year with several bonus tracks added! Jonny’s eclectic blend of musical styles has been viewed by many industry stalwarts, such as Billy Joel, Michael Buble, James Arthur, Jon Foreman, and many others! His genre-bending songs have one thing in common: they’re bound to get stuck in your head!

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07 April 2024

S2 E12

Donny Van Slee

Dr. Donny Van Slee is a chiropractor by day and a musician by night. While in school, participating in an internship, he made a pitstop in Nashville and fell in love with the music scene. He went out on a limb and emailed a few of the music venues in Nashville, remarkably landing a gig at Tootsies. He received his doctorate as a chiropractor and immediately relocated to Nashville to participate in Tootsies' Honky Tonk School. Three years later, he's still in Nashville, balancing music and chiropractic. Five days a week, he's caring for nearly 50 patients daily, then he's downtown gigging at night. In February, he released his debut album, "31." His major goals are to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Donny feels lucky to have his family in Florida supporting his music journey every step of the way.

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02 April 2024

S2 E11

Kyle Schuesler

Kyle grew up in a surf town in California, surfing with his dad, Jeff, and siblings. Inspired by his dad's work ethic, Kyle later found his natural talent in music. In high school, Kyle started taking vocal lessons and auditioned for a music program at his school, where he was voted Best Male Vocalist. After he graduated high school, he started performing gigs and posting videos on social media. Kyle dreams of moving to Nashville for music, and he currently works at a country club.

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22 March 2024

S2 E10

Frank Garcia

At the age of 11, Frank appeared on the singing competition shows "Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento" and "La Voz Kids" as a mariachi-style soloist. However, he also faced cyberbullying and assumptions about his sexuality as he was in the spotlight, making him hesitant to express himself due to his conservative upbringing. Music became his solace and he gained the confidence to embrace his true self over time. Eventually, Frank came out to his parents and received their full support. Frank's passion for music stemmed from his Grammy Award-winning musician father falling in love with Mariachi music. He performed extensively with his school's mariachi band and cherished those experiences. During his senior year of high school in 2020, Frank became involved in social justice activism, establishing a Gay-Straight Alliance chapter and organizing a successful pride festival. Frank now attends Columbia University and balances singing in his free time.

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20 March 2024

S2 E9

Wil Geary

Wil Geary is a multi-faceted performer from Chicago, IL. He grew up to a family of entertainers where he was involved in theatre, dance, and gymnastics since he was a kid. Wil has danced professionally for over a decade with two Cirque du Soleil shows under his belt, he joined ‘Volta’ as a standby for the lead character Waz, and ‘Paramour’ in Hamburg as part of the ensemble. Wil has performed with the Joffrey Ballet and more recently Sweetbird Productions, touring Europe four times! He is also seen dancing in Season 2 of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ and the season Finale of ‘Germany’s Next Top Model’ as well as Todrick Hall’s music video ‘Sorry Barbie’. Musically, Wil released his first single ‘I Smell Success’ with the Grammy-winning Producers Carl Seante McGrier and Kofi Owusu-Ofori of Wiidope. Wil is also a songwriter and wrote the lyrics to his second single “Dreaming Loud” with the Producers Killian Cruiser and Chris Rockaway. He is planning to release a few more singles this year with plenty of dance content on the way!

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10 March 2024

S2 E8

Ryan Argast

Ryan’s journey from the city of Chicago to the cornfields of Plainfield is a story of passion, resilience and a whole lot of music. Growing up, his love of performing became the focal point of bullying. Amid these challenges, Ryan formed his first band in middle school. However, during his college years, he laid the foundation for what would become the pop rock band Marina City. The band has toured nationwide, gracing some of the most prestigious stages, including Warped Tour, Riot Fest and South by Southwest. The band ventured into podcasting to better connect with fans and the music community. “Confessions of a DIY Musician” aims to impart valuable insights and tips to fellow independent musicians. Ryan has turned his success as a musician into a motivational speaker, visiting schools, industry panels and camps to inspire others to follow their dreams.

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06 March 2024

S2 E7

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05 March 2024

S2 E6

Karen Waldrup

Karen's passion for singing earned her a scholarship for the orchestra choir at the University of Southern Mississippi, leading to local popularity through performances at parties, football games and bars. Her viral cover videos have gained more than 437 million views, propelling her to amass over a million followers. She has released singles, an EP and album, with one single featured in Rolling Stone's "Top 10 Country Songs of the Week." Her music videos also have been showcased on CMT. Karen values personal connections through music and later collaborated with World War II D-Day veteran Jim Martin on a record called "Normandy." The record received recognition from Fox News and military outlets. In her downtime, Karen enjoys scuba diving and engages in charitable work, including collaborations with Mission of Hope in Haiti.

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01 March 2024

S2 E5

Joshua McCooey

Joshua McCooey's musical journey is deeply rooted in his family's passion for the arts. His father, a source of unwavering encouragement, was a major inspiration for Joshua to pursue his musical interests. Beginning his artistic journey at a young age, he dabbled in musical theatre alongside his siblings, whose vocal talents and dance performances fueled his creative upbringing. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, his unique blend of Pop/Rock promises to make him a standout artist in the music industry. Though only 17, the student of the world-famous Joffrey Ballet School applies a versatile set of strength and talent to a well-rounded artistic career, continuing to make his parents proud, which he deems his greatest accomplishment.

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29 February 2024

S2 E4

Kristen Brown

Kristen has known she wanted to pursue music since a young age. When she was 13, she formed a band with friends from her vocal studio and the trio hit the road. They went on to release original music and open for country artists such as Toby Keith, Morgan Wallen and Rascal Flatts. In 2021, Kristen began her solo music journey writing and producing her first solo song, "Christmas Spirit," in memory of her late aunt. The music video for the song has amassed nearly 94,000 views on YouTube. Over the last couple years, Kristen has been writing her own music, producing the tracks, marketing, directing and editing her own videos and booking her own gigs. Kristen gets her determined spirit from her parents, who have always told her if you work hard enough, you can accomplish any dream.

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22 February 2024

S2 E3

Blake Schmitz

20-year-old singer/songwriter Blake Schmitz, is a farmer from southwest Minnesota. Growing up in the countryside, creativity comes as a second hand. From making up yard games to telling stories around a campfire, Blake loves to make people smile. Music has always been a part of Blake's life. Stemming from long car rides, to skits, musicals, and other performances. His recent emergence comes from the support and belief of those around him. He has crafty rhymes along with catchy choruses that will leave you singing his sweet melodies throughout the day. Blake is deeply rooted in his faith as a Catholic Christian. With the mission to bring as many people closer to Christ as he can. Blake’s hobbies include anything and all things sports related. In high-school Blake played football, basketball, baseball, & ran track. Now he enjoys competitive leagues that he participates in. Music was never the main focus for Blake, but God had a better plan for him. Now Blake’s passion is to spread his love and positivity through music & social media. His first EP dropped on June 1st, 2023, and has been releasing ever since. His 3 main genres include Country-Pop-Christian. His advice to all, is to dream & never give up. If you are passionate about something do it, if you have an idea pursue it. Don’t listen to the voices telling you that you can’t do it, it’s impossible, be realistic. Dream big to win big! Be on the lookout for Blake Schmitz as he continues his music journey.

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03 February 2024

S2 E2

Ricky Forbes

Ricky Forbes is a man who stops at nothing to chase his passions. From documenting the wildest storms on the planet, to spending time with loved ones at home, Ricky's pursuits are all in the quest of a life well lived.

​For over a decade, Ricky has immersed himself in the heart of tempests, chasing storms that most would seek shelter from. With a career spanning 11 years in storm chasing, Ricky has witnessed over 400 tornadoes, including a heart-pounding encounter being caught inside the world's largest tornado—measuring an astonishing 4km/2.6m wide. This relentless pursuit of the extraordinary has opened doors to numerous opportunities, from documentaries and media appearances to guest starring on various shows, culminating in the creation of his own Netflix series, "Tornado Hunters.”​

But why expose oneself to the formidable forces of nature? For Ricky, being beneath these colossal storms brings a momentary suspension of life, leaving one feeling truly alive. He finds purpose in reporting on these storms to local and national organizations to get the word out and get others to safety. Fueled by his love for photography and videography, Ricky's journey is an undeniable pursuit of capturing the awe-inspiring beauty and raw power of the natural world.​

At home, Ricky finds solace in the warmth of family and the joy of simple pleasures. His fiancée, Tirzah Cooper, and stepchildren, Mason (13) and Vayda (18), form the core of his cherished world. Beyond the tempests, Ricky dedicates time to volunteering and engaging with diverse audiences through his inspirational talks. Aged 37, Ricky Forbes calls Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, home.

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07 January 2024

S2 E1

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Tanner Massey

Tanner grew up in an underground house built by his contractor grandfather, Billy, who designed and built the house as a precautionary measure against tornadoes and for its energy savings. Tanner shared a special bond with his grandpa, but unfortunately, he lost his battle with cancer three years ago. Tanner now wears his grandpa's dog tags as a constant reminder of his love and strength. Tanner has graced stages across Oklahoma since he was 12. He has performed the national anthem at prominent sporting events and was also a member of the esteemed kids' a cappella group Acapop! KIDS, led by Scott Hoying from Pentatonix. In a cover video, Tanner accumulated 16 million views on YouTube. Tanner also excels in acting and, during his early teens, would embark on trips to Los Angeles to audition for various acting opportunities.

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29 December 2023

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Kara Tenae

Kara has been singing since she was a kid and pursuing music professionally since her early 20s. She started a short-lived girl band after high school, which included a record deal. Kara had a short stint where she drove for Uber and would always serenade her passengers. She even had the opportunity to participate in an Uber campaign. She showed up on set and was put in a car, told to sing an original song and before she knew it, Julia Michaels was riding as her passenger. The campaign turned out to be a national commercial, and Kara's original song was showcased for the world to hear. Now, Kara works the nightshift as a caregiver for the elderly as well as individuals with developmental disabilities. During the day, Kara works on her music and songwriting, posts covers to her YouTube channel and, when she's not working, loves to gig at local bars and restaurants. Kara even dropped her first EP last summer, which garnered positive publicity and the opportunity to perform at venues in the U.K.

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15 December 2023

S1 E1