ERNEST, Rhys Rutherford, Cody Lohden, Chandler Walters
Biographie ERNEST, Rhys Rutherford, Cody Lohden, Chandler Walters
ERNEST
Nashville’s most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is “The Charmer” (MusicRow): a triple threat talent who “creates a sound all his own” (Pollstar) and one of Music City’s defining artist-writers who continues to push and challenge the artistic status quo. The GRAMMY-nominated, 4X ACM Award nominee (2024), 2X CMA Triple Play Award winner, and 2022 / 2023 Variety Hitmaker fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones, crafting a twist-heavy verse style that’s become his signature, proving its mettle, and earning him twelve No. 1 hits as a songwriter and one No. 1 at country radio himself. The eccentric free spirit released his highly anticipated full-length sophomore album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, last year, a set that “maintain(s) Nashville’s tethering to its legendary history while wholly embracing the soul of the city’s future” (The Tennessean), featuring 26 songs and collaborations with genre tastemakers Lainey Wilson, Lukas Nelson, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and more. The album was named one of the Best of the Year by Billboard, Los Angeles Times, The Tennessean, and Country Now, following in the footsteps of its critically acclaimed predecessor, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM), and its cleverly expanded deluxe edition, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses.
Chandler Walters
a multi-talented Marietta, Georgia native, is reviving the classic country sound with his energetic style. Already a seasoned steel-guitar player who has toured with Post Malone and ERNEST, Chandler is also a multi-Platinum, all-genre No. 1 songwriter for Post Malone’s 5X Platinum hit “I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen).” With his artistic career now taking off, Chandler’s music blends rock and country influences, positioning him as a fresh voice in the genre.
Cody Lohden
a powerhouse vocalist and gifted songwriter, is primed for a major breakout. A former firefighter and paramedic, Cody’s self-made success story is about to take a new direction. Raised in Garfield, Kentucky, Cody developed a deep love for country music early on, drawing inspiration from legends like Keith Whitley and Don Williams, while also incorporating the gritty rock influence of artists like Bob Seger. His distinctive sound and storytelling are setting him up for a promising future in country music.
Rhys Rutherford
a Nashville native with a powerful baritone voice, is making his mark as an emerging country songwriter. With a deep education in songwriting, Rhys was encouraged by ERNEST to pursue an artistic career, following in the footsteps of his father, Rivers Rutherford, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rhys’s mix of contemporary country and classic influences is quickly gaining attention, and he’s ready to showcase his craft to the world.
