1. Kaleo
Kaleo is an Icelandic blues/rock band that was formed in 2012. In their six years of fame they have released two albums. Their number one hit "Way Down We Go" went platinum in the U.S. Their songs have been displayed on many television shows including Riverdale, The Vampire Diaries, Grey's Anatomy, and a variety of others.
2. Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves is known for her debut hits "Merry Go Round" and "Follow Your Arrow", which were released in 2013. She has worked with many artists including Miranda Lambert, who she helped write her hit "Mama's Broken Heart". Her newest album, Golden Hour is out now.
3. Joseph
Joseph is an American folk band that consists of three sisters from Portland Oregon. They self released their first album in 2014. In 2016 their second album "I'm Alone, No You're Not" was released. Their newest album was released at the end of 2017. This musical group has performed at various events including Bonaroo, Coachella, and many more.
4. The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers are an American folk rock banding residing from North Carolina. The band is made up of two brothers, Scott and Seth, along with a few other close friends. They combine many different genres to form one mixed up one including bluegrass, indie rock, ragtime, punk, and country.
5. James Bay
James Bay is an English singer and songwriter who is classified as a pop, soul, americana, and rock artist. He was nominated for two Grammys in 2016 with the release of his hit song "Hold Back the River" and album "Chaos and the Calm". His second album, Electric Light was just released in May of 2018.
6. ZZ Ward
ZZ Ward or Zsuzsanna Eva Ward is a blues rock singer and songwriter. Her debut album was released in 2012. Her latest album, "The Storm", was released this past year. Many of her songs have appeared on popular television shows including Pretty Little Liars, Degrassi, The Good Wife, and many more.
7. Brandy Clark
Brandy Clark is a country music singer and songwriter. She is very untraditional in the country sense in which she sings about controversial topics. Many of her songs have been recorded by country's hottest names including the Band Perry, Reba McEntire, and Darius Rucker. Her latest album "Big Day in a Small Town" was released in 2016.