Originally from South Carolina, Grayson Lane is a multi-instrumentalist and a singer-songwriter who recently signed a song-publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music with his brother, Garrett. He draws inspiration from R&B and bluegrass music and is collaborating with writer-producers including Sam Bergeson, Dave Pittenger, and Daniel Tashain. Ricky Manning is a songwriter working in both Nashville and Los Angeles. His song “Someone Else & Jesus” went viral on TikTok, and his songs have also been recorded by Noah Floersch, Wyatt Flores, and Jamie Miller. Nashville native Elli Rowe is a singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist who grew up performing at bluegrass festivals and was among the top twenty-four contestants on American Idol’s twentieth season in 2022. She released the song “Fentanyl and Wedding Rings” in 2025. Amelie Sampson is studying songwriting and music business at Belmont University and released her most recent single, “Our Funeral,” in 2025. She is the daughter of Grammy-winning songwriter Gordie Sampson. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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