AU Live Music Series

Hailing from the vibrant music hub of Nashville, TN, Daisha McBride is a rising force redefining what it means to be a genre-fluid artist. Seamlessly weaving hip-hop, R&B, pop, and country influences, McBride delivers a sound that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly boundary-less.

With numerous feature placements under her belt, country artist Andrea Vasquez is becoming a success story that future generations of aspiring country artists who share her Latino heritage will strive to emulate. She has blended her love of modern country & Latin-American roots to create a refreshing sound within the genre. With her undeniable stage presence, powerhouse vocals and songs that match mainstream country music, Andrea is quickly establishing herself as the one to watch.

From michaelwarrenonline.com, “Michael Warren’s journey in country music has been a full-circle one, from his Alabama roots to writing for artists like Toni Braxton and Jennifer Lopez, and back home along the I-65 corridor between Birmingham and Nashville. Known for his soulful blend of country, pop, and R&B, he’s shared stages with Walker Hayes, Gabby Barrett, and Sam Hunt. His breakout EP What’s Country To You celebrates“Southern things – faith, family, friends, football, barbecue, hard work.” earning millions of streams, major playlist placements, and Spotify’s “Artist to Watch” nod. Now Michael has released Getting Good at Telling Lies. a raw, honest collection that proves everything really will be okay.”

Rong “Krystal” Niu is a Chinese American acrobat who performs under the stage name Red Panda named after the animal with the same name. Her act involves riding a 8-foot tall unicycle while catching and balancing multiple metal bowls on her feet and heads, Red Panda learned the act from her father, incorporating balancing, flipping, and unicycling into a unique routine. She is known for her performances during halftime shows of National Basketball Association (NBA) games. She also appeared in season 8 of America’s Got Talent and series 18 of Britain’s Got Talent.

2’Live Bre is one of Nashville’s most dynamic country/hip-hop artists, celebrated for his powerful storytelling and high-energy performances. He recently completed his first self-funded tour across six states, creating shows designed to be both kid-friendly and community-driven. Bre has performed at major Tennessee festivals, including The Backwoods Music Festival, Whiskey Jam, the Juneteenth Nashville Festival, and The Eastside Bowl.

The Kentucky Gentlemen are reshaping country music with their bold, genre-blending mix of country, R&B, and pop. Twin brothers Derek and Brandon Campbell captivate audiences with a sound enriched by their southern upbringing and elevated by high-energy performances. Recently toured with The War & Treaty, their debut album, Rhinestone Revolution, released in 2025, showcased sultry ballads like “To the Moon” with vocals from Brittney Spencer. Paving the way for an empowering collaboration with Grammy award-winning artist Estelle on the critically acclaimed anthem “To Kill Me,” further cementing their place in conversations with industry heavyweights.

Scoot Teasley is a rising country artist from Northeast Georgia, blending Southern storytelling with soul, hip-hop, and R&B influences into a sound that feels both familiar and forward-leaning. Praised by Billboard for his “warm, distinct vocals” and by Music Row for the emotional depth of his songwriting, Teasley recently completed a nationwide run supporting Lily Rose on her I Know What I Want Tour, earning a reputation for engaging, high-energy live performances that connect across audiences.

Amelia Day is a genre-blending songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music lives at the intersection of folk, rock, and pop. Known for her perceptive lyricism, raw delivery, and unforgettable melodies, Day pairs heartfelt storytelling with a signature style marked by wordplay, double meanings, and rhythmic nuance. Her songs explore coming of age, identity, relationships, and the world around her, delivered with candor and emotional depth beyond her years.

The Meharry Singers were first established at Meharry Medical College many years ago from a group of students seeking a meaningful outlet from their rigorous academic demands. Over time, the ensemble evolved into what is now known as the Meharry Gospel Choir, an organization devoted to spreading the love of God through music while providing students with a positive and uplifting balance to their scholastic pursuits.

Meet The BoykinZ, a remarkable musical act whose roots run deep in the heart of Georgia. Featuring the undeniable talents of sisters Kylan, Anale, Nytere, and Alona, their distinctive ‘urban country’ sound blends their exquisite harmonies with elements of country, pop, and hip-hop. In 2022, The BoykinZ first introduced their unique brand on TikTok, and have garnered over 80 million views, half a million devoted followers, and more than 12 million likes on social media.

Julie Melucci is an artist, musician, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville, TN. Her original music has received nods from NPR’s Tiny Desk, American Songwriter Magazine, and editorial playlists across streaming platforms. As a touring and studio session guitarist/bassist, she’s been featured on the music of Benson Boone, Maren Morris, Drew & Ellie Holcomb, Greyson Chance, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Disney +, and many more. Her debut EP, Exposure Therapy is out now.

Performing during the halftime show of both Game 1 and Game 2, the “Divine Nine” (D9) refers to the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities that form the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), established to provide Black college students with support, mentorship, and community uplift during segregation. They are cornerstones of Black culture, emphasizing scholarship, service, and lifelong brotherhood/sisterhood, with notable members including civil rights leaders and artists, and their legacy continues through community engagement and initiatives.

On her new album Still + Bright, Tennessee-bred singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah explores the vast expanse of her inner world: her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, a near-mystical connection with the natural environment, the life lessons learned in her formative years as a self-described “anime-nerd mall goth,” and much more. Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashville studio, Kiah’s second full-length for Rounder Records merges her revelatory storytelling with a darkly cinematic twist on the rootsy alt-rock of her 2021 breakthrough Wary + Strange—an LP that landed on Rolling Stone’s list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021 and drew acclaim from major outlets like Pitchfork. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiah’s exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright makes for a vital new addition to a body of work largely dedicated to exploring the struggle and joy of true self-discovery.