Every Monday I share something I am currently listening to and I love getting to spend some dedicated time each week deciding what song or artist to feature. Sometimes it’s an older song, other times it might be an artist you’ve never heard of before. With so many potential songs to choose from, it was hard to narrow down the list to just 10 songs. I tried to make sure there was a good variety in this list — party jams, ballads, and up-and-coming performers. What was your favorite Music Monday of the year?

*These songs and artists are listed in no particular order.

 

 

  • 1

    Reckless Kelly

    Reckless Kelly is an Austin, Texas-based band made up of Willy Braun providing vocals and guitar; Cody Braun playing fiddle, mandolin and harmonica; David Abeyta on lead guitar; Jay Nazz on drums; and Joe Miller on bass. The group has released eight studio albums. I

  • 2

    High Valley

    Canadian duo High Valley was formed by brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel and Bryan Rempel, who has since left the group. They have opened for Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Little Big Town, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and Reba McEntire, and have performed with Ricky Skaggs.

  • 3

    Shelley Skidmore

    Shelley Skidmore, originally from Stanton, Ky., holds a degree in music business from Belmont University. She has had two songs featured on the ABC show “Nashville” and has collaborated with Deana Carter, Kathy Mattea and Brandy Clark.

  • 4

    Adam Sanders

    Singer and songwriter Adam Sanders was raised in Florida but spent summers in Nashville before moving there. He written or co-written songs recorded by Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery and Chase Rice. Additionally, he has shared a stage with Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Randy Houser, Josh Thompson, Easton Corbin, Gary Allen, the Cadillac Three and more.

  • 5

    Paul Cauthen

    Paul Cauthen is originally from Tyler, Texas and was one-half of the Americana duo Sons of Fathers before pursuing solo career. His debut solo album is My Gospel and he has co-writing credits on all of the songs on the album.

  • 6

    Jesse Moskaluke

    Jess Moskaluke was born and raised in Canada. She h\as a few awards to her name having won the New Artist Showcase Award in 2011 at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards and went on to win the Canadian Country Music Association Awards title of Female Artist of the Year in 2014. She released her debut EP in 2012, and her debut album in 2014.

  • 7

    William Michael Morgan

    William Michael Morgan sings, writes songs and plays guitar. Originally from Vicksburg, Mississippi, before moving to Nashville, Morgan just released he debut EP.

  • 8

    Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

    Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors formed in 2006 as an Americana band from Tennessee.They have released nine albums. The band is comprised of Drew Holcomb, Ellie Holcomb, Nathan Dugger and Rich Brinsfield.

  • 9

    Two Story Road

    Two Story Road is composed of husband and wife duo Brandon and Jamelle Fraley. Both have degrees from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and this is their first effort as a duo. Previously Brandon toured with Gretchen Wilson and Jamelle provided back-up vocals for Carrie Underwood.

  • 10

    Luke Combs

    Luke Combs is a singer, songwriter and guitar player. The country newcomer is originally from Asheville, North Carolina, and attended Appalachian State University before moving to Nashville. He, along with his band, The Wildcards, have released EPs “The Way She Rides” and “Can I Get an Outlaw” and their first album, This One’s For You.

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