UPCOMING SHOWS

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Nick Bentley

Brenda Lynn Allen

Steve Smith

The Story Behind Steve Smith… When it comes to West Virginia, people think Country Roads, mountains, coal…and MUSIC. Those are the roots that gave Steve Smith the depth he performs and writes songs with today. The story of his first banjo, a borrowed instrument he took to immediately, but in reality, one his family couldn’t afford. And at the age of 12, it just didn’t seem doable. But one look at his dirt bike and the owner of the instrument seeing Steve’s enthusiasm, a trade was made, and a musician was “born”.

He not only became proficient enough to play that banjo at festivals all over the region, he learned the art of making them, too. That first $800 banjo is still in Steve’s possession, and it was the one that won him the banjo pickin’ contest in Friendsville, MD in 2006. Not bad for a kid who learned by watching other picker’s fingers and listening to the radio in his daddy’s car!

That banjo gift got him an invitation by Rhonda Vincent to play her Bluegrass Cruise to the Bahamas. It started an impromptu jam session with Charlie Daniels in a western store in Nashville. It also landed him a gig as the Official Banjo Instructor at West Virginia University through their bluegrass programs. And as a craftsman, a banjo he built was chosen by Earl Scruggs to play at a South Carolina Gathering. It played so well that Earl insisted on signing the instrument…inside the rim and on the head. Needless to say, Earl was impressed saying “he had signed a lot of banjo heads in his day, but he wanted people to know that he signed and played THAT one!”

The banjo has certainly taken Steve more places than the dirt bike he traded for it! As an inducted member of the Wheeling Jamboree, Steve is honored to be a part of musical history with the second longest running country music broadcast in America, second only to the Grand Ole Opry. That also led to a popular podcast and morning radio show with his wife, KT on WWOV in Wheeling. Speaking of his wife, KT, she is his team captain on his musical journey.

Terri Knight

 Terri was born in Lubbock Texas but raised in the northwest until coming full circle back to Texas. She now lives in Abilene Tx where she is the music director for a country radio station and is very active in the Texas music scene. Terri's mom was the drummer in her first band at the age of 12. It never stopped all through life. Five years ago she started releasing her music to radio where she has seen her songs rising on the charts every release. Terri loves the connection between stage and audience taking every opportunity to get the music further out there. She has had several #1's in Europe and was recently inducted into the European Academy of Country Music Hall of Fame. 

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Kelly Hartsfield

 Kelly Hartsfield—Classic Country & GospelKelly Hartsfield is a Classic Country and Gospel singer known for her warm vocals, heartfeltperformances, and deep love of traditional country music. Her musical roots began in church, wheregospel music shapedher style and passion for singing, and those influences continue to shine through inevery performance.In 2023, Kelly performed at theTexas Country Music Hall of Fame Gospel Show, celebrating thestrong connection between gospel and classic country music. Over the past six years, she has alsoappeared atseveral Tony Booth Birthday Bashes, events that bring together fans and artists whoappreciate traditional country sounds.Kelly is a regular performer at theFayette County Opry in La Grange, Texas, andhas appeared atmany well-known venues and shows including theHometown Opry in Pasadena, Texas, theAlvinOpry (Alvin, Texas),Mary’s Music Barn in Stonewall, Oklahoma, and theBuckshot Jamboreein thenorth Houston area.  

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Craig Hendricks

After finding success performing at increasingly larger venues, Craig left his job of many years,
and with the support of his wife, they relocated to Northeast Alabama, and Craig began living his dream.

Craig recorded his first Single with Kimo Forrest which resulted in Radio Airplay and over 12 weeks at #! on Indie and UK Charts. Then just  after six months in Nashville, Craig landed a Publishing deal and his Debut EP "Destination Home", was recorded with Art Ward (Century Music Group).

Craig Hendricks may be from a small town, but he is making big waves in Independent Country Music. Over the last few years, Craig has managed to achieve recognition and success, having multiple nominations and awards for songwriting, vocal work, and performance, from numerous Music Associations. His original music and retro country style have been well received as his national tours have taken him from Florida, to Maine, to Alaska and just about everywhere in between.
 

Kathy Stommel

 Kathy Stommel is an authentic country, bluegrass, and country blues singer-songwriter whose heartfelt music flows from a life marked by love, loss, resilience, faith, and hope. Her deeply personal songs connect with audiences through honest storytelling and emotional authenticity. After raising her three sons following the loss of her first husband to cancer, becoming a licensed professional counselor, and later remarrying, Kathy returned to music with renewed purpose. Encouraged by a professor at Lesley College who recognized the unique emotional impact of her voice, she went on to study at Berklee College of Music, where she discovered her passion for songwriting. Today, her original music blends the rich traditions of country and blues with stories of heartache, healing, and hope, creating songs that touch the heart and linger long after the music ends.