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Mark Nesler comes to us from a long line of legendary Texas writers and artists. He has given us honest, heartfelt country songs in the true spirit and tradition of all the country music greats, with a continued focus on today’s sound. Nesler’s first notable success was in 1985 when he landed an Ed Bruce cut “If It Ain’t Love,” a top 20 Billboard hit for 16 weeks; many hits later, he has earned an impressive career with hits that span four decades.Nesler was inspired by his father Bobby Nesler who had a passion for performing bluegrass and traditional country music. Encouraged by his father early on, Nesler began writing and performing locally as young as 8 years old. This set the stage for Nesler’s career and soon he set out touring with his band, Texas Tradition. In 1982, they toured the USA backing up the state finalists for the Wrangler Starsearch talent contest, the tour ended with a nationally televised, CBS special in Nashville. After many years on the road, Nesler landed a major publishing deal with MCA and then began playing guitar for recording artist, Tracy Byrd, who cut 19 of Nesler’s songs. Nesler continued to evolve as a songwriter and performer while touring with Byrd. Nesler released an album in 1998, I’m Just That Way, on Nashville!s Asylumlabel. The album gained him the respect and praise of a legion of fans and music industry executives.Over the years, Nesler!s songwriting talent has taken many artist to the top of the charts,including Tim McGraw who had a six-week #1 single and most played song of the year, with the Nesler-penned song “Just to See You Smile” on his multi-platinum-selling Everywherealbum. George Strait has had two #1 singles with Nesler!s songs, “Go On” and his three-week#1 “Living and Living Well” and the trend continues with Darryl Worley!s #1 hit, “I Miss MyFriend,” Aaron Tippin’s hit “For You I Will,” Tracy Byrd’s “Heaven In My Woman’s Eyes,” and “Just Let Me Be In Love.” Billy Currington’s “Why Why Why,” Bucky Covington’s “A Different World,”Joe Nichols’s “It Ain’t No Crime,” and Keith Urban’s smash, “You Look Good In My Shirt.” Mark’s second Billy Currington hit “Let Me Down Easy” reached #1 in 2011, and Josh Turner!s “Time IsLove,” became Billboard!s most played song of the year in 2012. Nesler also broke new groundwhen his song “Country Strong” was chosen as the theme song for a feature film starring Gwyneth Paltrow, and the film’s producers were so impressed with his work, they renamed the film Country Strong. Nesler’s latest number one is Luke Bryan’s “Country On”. Many other well-known artists have recorded Nesler’s songs, including Tammy Wynette, Lee Greenwood, David Frizzell, Trace Adkins, Mark Chestnut, Rhett Akins, George Jones, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Wills, Pam Tillis, John Conlee, Trent Willmon, Andy Griggs, Dierks Bentley, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, Lee Ann Womack, Easton Corbin, Reba MacEntire, Scotty McCreery, Darius Rucker, Granger Smith, Don Williams, Big and Rich, Randall King, Mo Pitney, Donice Morace, Clay Walker, George Navarro, Zach Top, Kameron Marlowe, and Luke Bryan… just to name a few.Mark Nesler currently resides in Nashville, where he continues to write as one of Nashville!smost successful and respected songwriters and artists

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Seasoned seems to be the best way to describe Bernie Nelson.  Both as a writer and a performer. With over 30 million certified sales of songs he has written for some of country music’s biggest artists, he has learned the craft of writing songs that last over time. He credits his close relationship with songwriting icons like Guy Clark, Red Lane, Mac Davis and Wayne Carson to name a few with his ability to remove the filters from his songs. ” Songs are nothing more then everyday conversations put to music”  is one of Nelson’s favorite perspectives on songwriting. Bernie’s songs have been recorded by such artists as Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Kenny Chesney,  Wynonna, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris Ledoux and many others. As a veteran performer he is ever so comfortable while entertaining his audiences.  You feel like you are a part of the evening and equally connected to his rich history by way of his stories that Nelson paints during one of his shows. It is an intimate connection that you feel right away.   Bernie Nelson, songwriter, artists student of life.

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Nashville-recording artist and singer-songwriter Seth Michael, first started belting out tunes in his
Georgia home at the tender age of five. He later quickly realized that his voice was a gift and an
instrument – and by the time he was 12 years old he had the opportunity to sing in front of Billboard
chart-toppers, Rascal Flatts. “I had an aha moment when I sang with them at a meet-and-greet and they
told me I could make a career out of it,” he explained.

A few years after, Seth picked up a guitar for the first time and simultaneously began writing his own
music. Growing up in the South, inspired by some of the world’s greatest country singers, Seth’s ability
to write from firsthand experiences came naturally. His performances started to showcase his natural
talent and pure passion for doing what he loves. After just 4 years of making the move, Nashville took
notice as Seth began collaborating with some of the best songwriters and performers. That same talent
and unmatched work ethic, made SoNash Publishing take notice and offer Seth his very first worldwide
publishing deal In December of 2022. Seth says it best in his own words: “I am an aspiring country artist
wanting to make an impact and be the next spark of light to emerge in country music history.” There is
no doubt that Seth Michael is about to light this industry up.

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Brice has enjoyed a successful 25+ year music career. As a songwriter he has had well over 200 of his songs cut with artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Chris Young, Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson, Casey James, Randy Travis, Trace Adkins, John Michael Montgomery and many more.

Brice’s songwriting hits include the #1 singles “Heartache On The Dance Floor” by Jon Pardi and “Nothing On But The Radio” by Gary Allan. Randy Houser’s “Like a Cowboy”, a song that also garnered Brice a CMA nomination for Song of the Year. Other hits include Randy Houser’s debut single, “Anything Goes”, “Today” from Gary Allan, Casey James’ “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” and Jon Pardi’s, “What I Can’t Put Down”.

Brice Long is signed to Sony Music Publishing. He is a native of Hopkinsville, KY. His self-titled album is available wherever digital music is streamed and sold.

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At 19 years old, Jason Byrd fulfilled a lifelong dream when he became the third generation to serve as a firefighter at the Tallahassee Fire Department. But at this same time, a new and unexpected dream began to consume him. It was to write and perform Country music. Raised in Tallahassee, Jason grew up on hymns and Country music. Deep appreciation for the music genre turned to profound ambition as his undeniable talent for singing and songwriting became clear.

It was in the nineties, that Jason found himself balancing his career in the fire service with a career in Music City. Traveling 490 miles each way, almost weekly, he was determined once again to turn a dream into a reality. They say Nashville is full of musicians who have spent years hoping to get in front of the right person. Someone who can change the trajectory of their whole career. For Jason, it was no different. But for him, that person was none other than legendary Country music artist George Jones. Unexplainable fate found Jason sitting in the living room of George and Nancy Jones, and his life and career changed forever.

The two began managing Jason’s music career and providing him with the mentorship that he needed to be successful in this ever-changing business. Small gigs at local bars and honkytonks turned into a long run of playing on stages across the United States and Canada opening for powerhouse artists including, but not limited to, Billy Dean, Joe Diffie, Tracy Lawrence, Confederate Railroad, Mark Chesnutt, Loretta Lynn, Dierks Bentley, and, of course, George Jones. Additionally, Jason has had several appearances on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and The Nashville Network. Jones passing in 2013 brought a time of deep reflection for Jason, and he returned home to focus on family and his career at the fire department. But music was in his blood. In 2019, Jason left his position in the fire department after a distinguished 28 years of service. Eager to focus solely on music, Jason knew he wanted to re introduce himself to the world by paying tribute to the man who defined country music for legions of fans.

In 2021, Jason released his first single to country radio. A self-pinned duet with George Jones called, “Better Life.” Which was nominated for the 2022 “Single of the Year” by the Josie Music Awards. “I am humbled and honored to give George Jones fans the chance to hear him again on the radio and hear one of the last things he recorded before he passed. “I miss my friend and hope he is proud of me for “keeping it country”! I truly believe country music fans are starving for traditional country music, and I plan on giving it to them.”

Jason’s latest single, “She’s Coming Back Saloon” will be released On March 29, 2024. Additionally, in November, Jason and Award-winning Singer/Songwriter Billy Dean recorded and released a special Christmas duet of “There’s a New Kid in Town” written by the late Keith Whitley. Jason recently had two songs nominated for the 2023 Josie Music Awards “Song of the Year”, “Honkytonk and the Altar” and “No End in Sight”.

Jeremy Bussey grew up in the small town of Sylvan Springs, Alabama just outside of Birmingham. After moving to Nashville to hone his craft Jeremy Bussey landed a publishing deal with Universal and now Spirit Music Nashville. These days, he has become the “go to guy” for great lyrics and song ideas. Jeremy Bussey was nominated for Best Country Song at the 2019 GRAMMY ® Awards. Jeremy’s songs have been recorded by Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Ashley McBryde, Chase Rice, Tyler Farr, Thompson Square, Lonestar, and more. Jeremy has also landed songs for synch with tv/film including Pepsi, Ram Trucks, Dallas Housewives, Heart of Dixie and others.

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