Tenille Townes

An astute observer of the human condition, Tenille Townes’ discography is rife with stories that reverberate with heavy truths. Following the release of a duet with world-superstar Bryan Adams, the revered songwriter, and CCMA Entertainer of the Year, released a five-song project called the Train Track Worktapes in 2023. Townes conceptualized, wrote, and recorded the EP on a 15-day, 3,000-mile, train trip where she played 65 shows at stops in communities across Canada. 

Townes is a 15-time Canadian Country Music Association Award winner (CCMA), a two-time JUNO Awards Country Album of the Year Winner, and a two-time ACM Award-winner. She is also the first female artist in Mediabase Canada history to achieve two No. 1 singles (Music Canada Gold-certified “Jersey on The Wall (I’m Just Asking),” Music Canada Platinum-certified and RIAA Gold-certified “Somebody’s Daughter”). 

Townes has opened for legendary artists such as Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain and George Strait. Townes has also toured extensively outside of the US – last year she performed for fans in Australia, Ireland, Germany, and had a sold-out run of headlining shows in the UK. Her international touring efforts earned her a nomination for the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. 

A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Townes has been featured by NPR, Variety, Refinery29, Billboard, Rolling Stone, NBC’s “TODAY,” BBC and more. Additionally, she has raised over $2.5 million for Big Hearts For Big Kids, a non-profit she started when she was 15 years old to benefit a youth shelter in her hometown, which has grown to support US-based organizations including the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, S.A.F.E. Animal Haven, and the Manna House.

Emily Hicks is a Utah based folk-pop singer/songwriter who has captured the hearts of audiences through her soaring vocals, intimate lyrics, and quippy stage banter.

With a passion for storytelling, Emily’s music is a reflection of her experiences and emotions, offering a glimpse into her world and connecting with listeners on a personal level. Her unique blend of folk, country, and pop influences creates a sound that is both timeless and contemporary, making her music accessible to a wide range of listeners.

Born and raised in a small midwestern town, Emily first discovered her love of music as a classical pianist and music educator before transitioning into a career as a singer/songwriter. In 2021, Emily made her debut into the Americana/folk-pop music scene with the release of three singles produced by Grammy nominated songwriter, Monty Powell. “Goodbye Indiana” - Emily’s ode to her home state before making the move out west - has since become her most popular and top requested song among fans. 

Today, Emily continues to hone her craft as a songwriter and performs frequently at local venues in both Utah and Nashville, which she considers her “second home”.

This year, Emily is excited to begin releasing new music and has a debut album slotted for the fall of 2024. Emily is also looking forward to touring through different regions of the country this year in hopes of connecting with new fans.