The next generation of country music stars are quickly developing, bringing us a ton of fresh new music. Some of these acts will be performing at the upcoming CCMA Awards in Hamilton and we’re sure it won’t be the last time they do. Whether you’re familiar with some of these names already or are just discovering them for the first time, check out our feature below and get to know country music’s future stars!
Andrew Hyatt
Dream Venue to Perform at: Massey Hall in Toronto is my favourite venue of all time. Arenas are cool, but playing Massey Hall is the one I’d like to check off my bucket list.
Dream Collaboration: I’d love the opportunity to write and play with Eric Church. His music has been a heavy inspiration for me.
Dream Mentor: I’ve already got them with Dallas Smith and Scott Cooke! Having Dallas and Scotty as part of my team has been amazing; they’re a huge support system and they know how to light a fire under me when I need it!
Dan Davidson
Dream Venue to Perform at: Playing at Wembley Stadium would be pretty amazing!
Dream Collaboration: A collaboration with Willie Nelson would be unreal, he’s one of the very few living legends.
Dream Mentor: Swedish producer Max Martin – I’d love to learn about his Jedi-like relentless hit making ways!
Jessica Mitchell
Dream Venue to Perform at: Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Dream Collaboration: Lady Gaga.
Dream Mentor: Elton John.
Jenna Walker of The Reklaws
Dream Venue to Perform at: Of course, our goals are to sell out big stadiums, but it would be awesome to play the Volcano Room in McMinnville, TN.
Dream Collaboration: I would love more than anything to write with Taylor Swift, she is such an inspiration to me.
Dream Mentor: Shania Twain. She has been through so many trials and tribulations, I feel that she would have so much insight about this career path.
Sons Of Daughters
Dream Venue to Perform at: Ryman Auditorium.
Dream Collaboration: The Cadillac Three.
Dream Mentor: Max Martin.
Tenille Townes
Dream Venue to Perform at: Madison Square Garden or Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Dream Collaboration: Little Big Town.
Dream Mentor: Bono, Ryan Tedder or Yoda.
Hunter Brothers
Dream Venue to Perform at: Ryman Auditorium.
Dream Collaboration: Ed Sheeran!! Or Ben Rector!!
Dream Mentor: Dolly Parton!!
Make sure to check out these up-and-coming acts along with many more on our Top Country Songs playlist on Spotify!
