Emily Ann Roberts

They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble beginnings on small Knoxville stages to numerous performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Roberts has diligently earned her place in the spotlight. Her journey began as a standout and runner-up finisher on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice,” a remarkable achievement even before graduating high school. Since then, Roberts has amassed more than 180 million global streams, solidifying her status as one of the most magnetic rising stars in country music. Her debut album, Can’t Hide Country, showcased her unique blend of traditional country and bluegrass roots, and was spotlighted by Billboard, MusicRow, People, and more. The project was followed by a new EP, Memory Lane. No stranger to the stage, Emily Ann has toured with the likes of Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, and more, and she’ll open for Thomas Rhett throughout 2026. Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Emily Ann is a CMA New Artist of the Year nominee, ACM New Female Artist of the Year nominee, MusicRow Discovery Artist, AIMP Nashville Rising Artist-Writer of the Year, a member of the Opry NextStage and MusicRow Next Big Thing Classes of 2026, a CMT Next Woman of Country, Nashville Briefing Artist to Watch, and is a featured artist in Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree attraction, performing “Try Everything” from “Zootopia” as Trixie St. Claire. From small-town beginnings to the national spotlight, Emily Ann Roberts continues to captivate audiences and garner countless fans with her tuneful twang, vivid songwriting and charismatic stage presence. For more information visit emilyannroberts.com.

Georgia-born crooner Kenny Whitmire sings, writes, and lives country music. His classic country bent and undeniable beer joint and ballroom appeal draws inspiration from Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis, and Daryle Singletary. Moving to Nashville in 2022 from Woodstock, GA after one semester of college, Whitmire quickly fell into the town’s artist-writer community, sharpening everyman lyrics and a quietly confident vocal while honing in on his authentic take on the throwback sounds he grew up on. Ascending to new heights at the end of 2025 with Charlie Puth-fueled virality, Whitmire is releasing his own originals now.