Our Artists



JOSHUA MELTON

Nashville based musician, Joshua Melton, joins Music City’s finest with an irresistible original sound. Joshua, the son of a Baptist Minister (father) and “Jack of All Trades” (mother) is a self-proclaimed and community recognized “Preacher’s Boy”. Born in Dutch influenced Holland, Michigan amidst a diverse and culturally rich community, music has always surrounded him. Musical influence didn't stop upon relocation to Midwest Ohio in his youth, but instead, became pivotal in his home school education. His mother, a pianist, and father, a singer, utilized musically rich hymns to teach and instill values and morals. Despite the musical world surrounding him, Joshua enjoyed playing audience and never took to instrumentation or performing until much later in his adulthood. Joshua spent most of his teenage years and young adulthood trying to master various extreme sports, including snowboarding and stunt riding. After time, his “calling” became clear - a purpose to write, create and perform music. In these past short years, since he first picked up a guitar, Joshua has made strides within the industry, performing in various venues throughout Ohio and in Nashville, TN. His warm presence and jovial character invites the crowd in, while his originality and identifiable lyrics keep the audience well engaged and begging for more. “Music City” has created large and diverse opportunities for Joshua. You’ll find him throughout many venues, leaving behind satisfied and dedicated patrons. His voice is likely to pierce the hearts and souls of each of his audience members, unmistakable, enjoyable and filled with character. 

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Official Site: www.JoshuaMeltonOfficial.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jJoshuaMeltonMusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JoshMeltonMusic
YouTube: www.youtube.com/JoshuaMeltonMusic
ReverbNation: www.reverbnation.com/JoshuaMelton
Instagram: @JoshuaMelton

CHRIS SHRADER

Chris grew up in a small Southern Tennessee community of Bodenham, in Pulaski, TN (where the local store by his house had a sign reading the population was 99- More or Less). Growing up Chris would earn his weekly allowance helping his grandfather do odd jobs around the county so the family would have a little extra money. While riding to the job sties Chris and his grandfathers would sing to the radio. This is where his grandfather noticed Chris's talent and always encouraged him to sing. At that time Chris was just worried about girls, sports, and his allowance...However if there were a family "get-together" on the weekend- the only way Chris would receive his allowance was IF he sang at the picking' and grinnin'. "Growing up- the only way you could get me to sing, was holding my allowance ransom- I was always way too nervous and more concerned with sports to sing." Being raised by a man who LOVED country music by Merle, Waylon, Willie, and Jones, and wouldn't listen to much else made their songs almost second nature to Chris because they were always together. Ask Chris how he first started playing music- he'll tell you "my parents bought me a mandolin for Christmas when I was 14. I guess it truly started there- but I've been HOOKED on country music since I was in a crib thanks to Dad."

As a standout football and baseball player, Chris had an opportunity to play football at the college levee, but things didn't fall into place as he had hoped, and he soon found himself working in the real world. Always searching for something to fill the void that sports left, Chris finally found it in music. After a very bad car accident that almost cost him his life, Chris Started taking up the guitar. "I figured if I'm going to have to lay on this couch rehabbing all the time, I want to learn to play the guitar." So he did, and then auditioned for a front man slot in a house band four nights a week at Sundance Saloon in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. "I went from playing for my girlfriend and 4-walls to playing for 500+ people a night on the weekend - like overnight." Six months later, he was recruiting Nashville-based musicians to play with him at various nightspots and dance halls in Tennessee to make his own start. By the end of 2010, the very friends that he had recruited- started recruiting him to move to Nashville. In the summer of 2011, he moved to Music City to officially make Nashville his home. Now he is an endorsed artist with GHS Strings, Bose, Lucchese Boots, Clayton Picks, Mogami Cables as well as others, playing over 200 shows a year for private events and the hottest honky tonks that Music City has to offer.
His songs and singing style like most reflect the music that surrounded him growing up, influences such s Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Hank Williams both Sr. and Jr. as well as Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Reba, and others...but it's favored by the eclectic rock music he listened to as a teenager and young adult: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Pearl Jam, 3 Doors Down, Tom Petty, CCR, Jimi Hendrix, Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. Mix in some of the contemporary country that is now on his iPod playlist (Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band), and you get a soulful, rocking style of traditional country music that is Chris Shrader's sound alone.
You can find Chris electrifying the stages- all these years later- each week- earning his "allowance" like he did as a boy...by singing the songs he loves, knows, and the songs that he now lives and writes.

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DAVID DANIEL FAIR


David Daniel Fair, Nashville’s native son, is redefining two words: Artist and Entertainer. As an Artist, David is blessed with a diverse musical background, beautiful voice and the ability to write lyrics that are grounded in the reality of life’s drama, no matter how raw. As a performer, his rockin’ guitar and harmonica playing and outgoing personality help him to affect audiences with his edgy Country/Americana/Folk Rock sound that grabs you by the heart. Born to a musical and songwriting family, David spent his youth surrounded by music. His love of Folk music is what piqued his interest in pursuing a musical career.
David has opened up for acts such as Tesla, Craig Morgan, Warrant, Skid Row, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Jewel, Quiet Riot, Big and Rich, Steppenwolf, Lee Ann Womack, , Trailer Choir, Eric Martin, Chris Cagle, Phil Vassar, Rose Falcon, Billy Falcon and Eric Church at historic venues such as The Filmore (San Francisco, CA) The Cannery (Nashville, TN) and Starwood Amphitheatre (Nashville, TN). David has played on stage with Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Kenny Olson (Kid Rock) Al Wilson (Taylor Swift) and many more. David has played major venues all across the country with his most recent band, The Mulch Brothers, at places such as the CMA Fest (Nashville, TN), the KOA Sugarloaf Music Fest (Sugarloaf, FL), I Play America (Freehold, NJ), Hog’s Breath Saloon (Key West, FL), Cowboy Bills (Key West, FL), Kentucky Downs (Franklin, KY), The Country Club (Augusta, GA), Beer Barrel Saloon (Put-In-Bay, OH), Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN), Newby’s (Memphis, TN), Wild Bull Saloon (Kalamazoo, MI), and The Bitter End (NYC). He’s also teamed up with SGT(R) Kim Munley in her fight for the victims of November 5th, 2009 terrorist attack in Fort Hood, TX by donating all of the proceeds from the song, “I’m All In” by The Mulch Brothers to The Kim Munley Foundation Non-Profit.

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Website: www.davidfair.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daviddanielfair
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidFair7

KATE McRAE

Kate McRae is a spirited artist from the heart of east Texas. Her unique sound delivers the perfect concoction of country infused with rock, pop, and a little blues. With sultry vocals, playful lyrics, and powerful emotion, her music is sure to keep your attention. This little brunette bombshell truly rocks her country roots. Confident in herself and her talents, she moved to Nashville after high school to be a country music artist, not just dream about it. She has been singing, writing, and performing for as long as she can remember. In her heart, she feels like this is what she was born to do. 

Kate is a prolific songwriter, with a very large catalog of original music. While in college at Belmont University, she released her first album in 2010. This album, entitled “Nothing but Shades,” is a fun blend of traditional country and more contemporary sounds. Her highly anticipated sophomore album, “Warning Label,” was released in January 2014. She kicked off her Warning Label tour on the Trace Adkins and Friends Country Music Cruise earlier this year. If the early reviews are any indication, 2014 should be a really big year for Kate McRae. She continues to perform and write music with her band, Texas Medicine. This group of insanely talented young men and women offers a bold new edge to the country music scene. Together, Kate McRae & Texas Medicine are taking the south by storm.

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Official Site: www.KateMcRae.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KateMcRaeMusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/KateMcRaeMusic


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