Dave Kennedy:
With a voice big enough to grab your attention and songs great enough to hold it, Dave Kennedy has spent years developing his craft as a performer and prolific writer. His songs are equal parts heartbreak, redemption, whiskey and truth. His ability to connect with an audience through both his works and performance is a testament to both his traditional roots and his soulful voice.
Rob Snyder Bio:
Rob Snyder is a Singer-Songwriter from West Chester, PA. Snyder’s appetite for music began at an early age and was encouraged by his family, as both of his Grandfathers were musicians and writers. Snyder launched “Revival” at the Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street in Nashville in 2013. With the moniker “Hank and Jesus are watching”, “Revival” showcases some of country music’s most talented songwriters on the planet. Snyder has had songs recorded by Luke Combs including 4 Week Billboard Number One Song “She Got The Best of Me,” Adam Hood, ZacBrown Band, Will Hoge, Channing Wilson, Tim Montana, Ashland Craft, Vince Herman, The Davisson Brothers Band, Andy Frasco, Warren Zeiders, See Creature & more. In 2020,Snyder released his debut Album “The Way That I Am” and continues to put out new music available on all streaming platforms.
Wyatt Durrette Bio:
Wyatt Durrette is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Richmond, VA. Best known for his work with Luke Combs and Zac Brown Band, Wyatt’s songs have garnered a record-setting collection of hits. Most recently, Combs’ song “Even Though I’m Leaving” co-written by Wyatt, reached Number One and received SESAC’s Song of the Year in 2020 along with a CMA Nomination. Their previous collaboration, Number One hit “Beautiful Crazy” received SESAC and CMA’s Song of the Year in 2019 andhasgone10X PLATINUM, sitting at #1 for seven weeks and is one of only 7songs in Country music to reach Diamond status (and one of only 122 in the history of music to go Diamond). In total, more than forty artist song collaborations have led to over10BILLIONdigital streams,24MILLIONsingles sold,10 MILLION albums sold,14 Numbers Onesand17 Number One sat Country & Rock Radio. His songs have helpedsecure8 GRAMMY Awards and countless nominations. Wyatt has been presented with the incredible honor of the CMA Triple Play Award not once, but twice, as Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried,” “Whatever It Is,” and “Toes” were all chart-topping hits within a twelve-month period, followed by “Highway 20 Ride,” “As She’s Walking Away,” and “Colder Weather.” He has received SESAC’s Song of the Year award 3 times; in 2015 for “Homegrown,” in 2019 for “Beautiful Crazy,” and in 2020 for “Even Though I’m Leaving” a song Wyatt co-wrote with Luke Combs and Ray Fulcher. In2024, Wyatt is showing no signs of slowing down. He co-wrote 5 songs on the latest Zac Brown Band album “The Comeback,” co-wrote Niko Moon’s hit single “Easy Tonight,” and many more. Wyatt will be taking his curated premiere songwriter round SOUTHERN ROUNDS on the road this year.
Adam James Bio:
Adam James was raised on a farm in central Illinois. As a child of 90s country radio, he always dreamed of making music in Music City. Now, Adam currently writes for Universal Music Publishing Group and his songs have been recorded by Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Dustin Lynch, Nate Smith, and many more. He has four songs on Johnson’s new album “Leather” which won CMA Album Of The Year, and recently achieved his first #1 hit with Chesney’s “Knowing You”, which was also nominated for ACM Song Of The Year.
Sonia Leigh Bio:
Sonia Leigh’s musical abilities are boundless, effortlessly spanning country, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Her meticulously crafted lyrics tell stories that transcend genres, leaving listeners feeling engaged and empowered. Leigh catapulted onto the country music scene in 2011 with her major label debut, 1978 December, released under Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Records. Her single,
“My Name Is Money,” landed at #36 on the 2011 Billboard Hot 100 charts. Zac Brown Band’s Grammy Award-winning album Uncaged features two singles written by Leigh —“Goodbye In Her Eyes” and “Sweet Annie”—both of which reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts.
Musical fluidity has always been a catalyst for Sonia’s creativity. Her 2018 full-length release, Mad Hatter, showcased her co-production and engineering skills while seamlessly blending her versatile style. In 2020, she re-released her song “1978 December,” produced by Roger Taylor, drummer for the iconic rock band Queen, further highlighting her prowess on piano and her prolific songwriting abilities. Previous releases, King Without a Kingdom and Give You Love, dive deeper into her grungerock and pop influences. In addition to writing chart-topping hits, Leigh’s music has been featured in video games, sports, films, and television shows. She has rapidly gained recognition in the sync licensing world and signed on as a songwriter with BMG in 2019. Leigh has toured and shared the stage with an
impressive roster of artists, including Eric Church, Melissa Etheridge, Amos Lee, Zac Brown Band, Bones UK, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and Joan Jett. Leigh’s energetic performances are packed with magnetic conviction, capable of both quieting a room and shaking the walls with her raw, raspy delivery. Currently, Leigh leads several projects that showcase her diverse styles, including the hip-hop/rock duo TYGR TYGR under her hip-hop alias ELYVN ELYVN, alongside Daphne Willis (Position
Music). Additional projects include the lo-fi 90s hip-hop duo Indica Girlz and the mysterious grunge-pop project Rob The Man. Her hard-hitting 2023 single, “Thin Ice,” brims with pure rock-and-roll energy, encouraging listeners to break down barriers and realize their full potential. The track earned a spot on Apple Music’s New in Rock and Women Who Rock playlists. In early 2024, Leigh’s release of “Beautiful Mess,” featuring Rob The Man, continued to showcase her rock-pop prowess. Produced by Nick Furlong and Colin Brittain, the track also features a striking guitar cameo by Carmen Vandenberg of Bones UK.
Leigh’s 2025 single, “Never Stopped, ” taps into a Motown R&B vein reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and The Supremes. Her long-awaited full-length album, Songs About Ghosts, set to release on May 9, 2025, promises to captivate listeners by pulling at heartstrings while delivering a genre-blending experience. This project sees Leigh returning to her Country and Americana roots, tying together her diverse influences with a signature style that is uniquely her own.