Tennessee native Lucas Leon, an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has appeared on American Idol, brings his fresh blend of country, Americana, and blues to the stage. Joining him is award-winning songwriter Stephony Smith, whose hits include Tim McGraw’s “It’s Your Love” and Reba’s “How Was I To Know,” along with rising Nashville artist Mark Taylor, known for his feel-good ’90s country sound and award-winning songwriting. Don’t miss this intimate round of songs and stories from three unique Nashville talents!

Lucas Leon:

Lucas Leon hails from Gallatin, Tennessee, just 30 minutes north of Nashville aka “Music City.” In a town full of transplants, he’s what we call “born and bred.” The singer-songwriter began playing piano at six years old and picked up the guitar shortly after. “The first song I learned on guitar was Chris Stapleton’s ‘Millionaire,’” says Leon, “and from there I was hooked.” It didn’t take long for Music Row to take notice, and soon a serious songwriter emerged. Honing his craft with some of Nashville’s finest, he’s penned well over a hundred songs in the last two years. Reminiscent of a young Taylor Swift, he has drive, talent and determination. And like Taylor, is seriously likeable.

On the vocal front, Leon has been compared to Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, but his musicianship truly sets him apart. Equally as inspired by a great guitar lick as he is a great lyric, one can’t help but see a young Keith Urban or John Mayer emerging. Growing up on a mix of country and blues, it’s not hard to hear a little Ray Charles making his way into the mix too. Leon lives and breathes music, and his work ethic matches his determination. While Leon easily fits into the current Americana/Country landscape, his goal is to outlive any current trend and truly bring a style that can go the distance. He knows it takes laser-focus, “There is no ‘Plan-B,” Leon says, and he means it.

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Stephony Smith:

Stephony Smith, BMI’s 1998 Songwriter of the Year, began her career in Memphis writing over 4,000 award-winning jingles. She later worked with legends like Al Green and Willie Nelson before moving to Nashville in 1989, where she signed with Polygram Publishing. Her hits include Tim McGraw’s “It’s Your Love,” Reba’s “How Was I To Know,” and Heidi Newfield’s “Johnny and June,” which earned an ACM Song of the Year nomination. Stephony is also a respected background vocalist with credits on major albums and national TV performances.

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Mark Taylor:

Mark Taylor, a 24-year-old Nashville resident, is gaining attention with his feel-good 90s country sound, characterized by smooth vocals and soulful melodies. He has opened for country stars like Big & Rich, Russell Dickerson, Joe Nichols, Jon Pardi, and Bryan White. As a songwriter, Mark has written songs recorded by Amii Stewart, Whey Jennings, Hayley Payne, Molly Lovette, and more. His single "I'm Down" peaked at #11 on a fan-voted country chart, and "Dust Off That Dirt" has nearly a quarter of a million streams and extensive radio play. Mark won ASCAP’s 2023 Harold Adamson Country Lyric award for "Dust Off that Dirt." His song "Just Before the Dawn," recorded by Whey Jennings, is featured in the award-winning film "American Outlaws." Mark is a proud member of the Country Music Association (CMA) and The Recording Academy.

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