You're Invited To: The Nash News' 12th On The Verge Writer's Round

The Nash News is excited to present our 12th writer's round with independent and up-and-coming country artists this coming Thursday, December 29th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Nashville at Assembly Food Hall in the Fifth and Broad complex.

Artists performing include Maura Streppa, Zach Stone, Sasha McVeigh, Casi Joy, Allie Keck, Nicole Miller, Morgan Johnston, Raleigh Keegan, and Mark Taylor.

Geto to know the artists and their music below:

Maura Streppa

There is a place where country meets soul meets pop. That sweet spot exists in the heart of singer/songwriter, Maura Streppa. Heavily influenced by Bob Dylan, John Prine, Lowell George, Levon Helm, Amy Winehouse, Kacey Musgraves, and more, Maura uniquely and effortlessly creates a home for lovers of the old and the new alike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD41Asfua5c

Zach Stone

Zach Stone is a dynamic performer who makes an immediate and memorable first impression; the 27-year-old exudes a magnetic humility that casually and comfortably translates his charismatic personality. With quiet impact and unsuspecting power, his modest confidence and subtle sex appeal make Stone every guy’s trusted friend and every woman’s wildest dream. The native Texan, and now Nashville resident, is making his mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FzCLD19SS8

Sasha McVeigh

Sasha McVeigh was born to be on the stage. Over the years the Nashville-based, British singer/songwriter has amassed over one million streams across platforms and has performed on the main stage of some of the most prominent country music festivals, alongside artists like Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and Eric Church. With a live show that will captivate any audience and a powerful voice that sings with genuine, soul-wrenching emotion, Sasha is making an impact and building a foundation on which she is establishing herself as a country music star.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-GeD1I-w30

Casi Joy

With over 40 million video views online and 350,000 followers, Joy has captured the attention of music fans around the globe who appreciate the way she melds traditional country and modern pop influences. A seasoned performer, her impressive social media presence eventually led to a highly-touted run on NBC's The Voice, where she instantly turned all four chairs and was singled out by Rolling Stone as having one of the top 10 best blind auditions of all time. Following her time on The Voice, Casi released her highly anticipated, sophomore EP "The Bright Side,” which debuted at #19 on the iTunes Country Album Charts. Following that success, she released singles "The Money," "Namaste," and "Senses Fail," which received an overwhelming response including premieres and features with People Magazine, CMT, Academy of Country Music, Taste of Country, and Sounds Like Nashville.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei3USoUVDFo

Allie Keck

Singer-songwriter Allie Keck is originally from central Illinois and has been in Nashville for 6 years. Her most recent single "Not Your Problem" was released in April 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucPejvFqxYU

Nicole Miller

Nicole Miller is a pop-country artist from West Des Moines, Iowa. Miller is part of ASCAP's GPS class of 2021, as well as an NSAI Fresh Finds pick. She looks forward to following her debut EP, Lonely on the Weekend with some new music this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQiBPdxcROs

Morgan Johnston

Massachusetts native Morgan Johnston has been releasing original songs since 2018. In 2021, she added to her catalog by putting out tracks "Just in Case" and "Pity Party." Last year, Johnston was nominated by the Boston Music Awards for Country Artist of the Year. She also got to perform alongside Dustin Lynch at The Music Circus in her hometown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TIE5Qwj5P0

Raleigh Keegan

Breakout country artist Raleigh Keegan was born in the Ohio State Penitentiary as his mother was incarcerated due to drug charges. He was then adopted a few days later into a large loving family in Ohio. His songwriting often pulls from his unconventional upbringing and he has spent his career as an independent artist growing his fan base, with nearly 150K social media followers and more than 200K monthly listeners across platforms. Raleigh Keegan released his third official EP on June 24, 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sieF6EAVuk4

Mark Taylor

Virginia-born, Maryland-raised, and now Nashville-living country musician, Mark Taylor, successfully blends country, rock, and pop in his music. Having opened for country icons Bryan White, Big & Rich, and Rap Superstar Wiz Khalifa, Mark has a unique set of experiences which is propelling him into the country music scene in a big way.

With a few singles already under his belt, his release “I’m Down” peaked at #11 on the country charts and achieved success on Spotify’s curated playlists. He has been featured in numerous print and TV placements and is also receiving national and international airplay in Australia, Ireland, London, Switzerland, and the U.K. Mark penned former #1 and platinum-selling artist Amii Stewart's current single, "Perfectly Beautiful.” He has played well over a thousand shows, performed during CMA Music Festival, and completed multiple tours across the United States. Find out more at www.MarkTaylorCountry.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkMmf5mTMos

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