Liz Longley, The Young Fables, and Striking Matches

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Liz Longley

Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. With her deeply emotional
music, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship
Competition. Her self-titled debut album received critical acclaim, being described as “something more; a cleverness, a wit and a mix of musical styles” (Dallas Morning News) and “stunning” (HuffPost). Her follow up album Weightless, released in 2016, was praised as “a thing of beauty” (Pop Dose) and “packed with instantly memorable pop rock songs…” (Popmatters). The Berklee College of Music grad worked alongside 5-time Grammy-nominated producer, Paul Moak, on her much awaited sixth album, Funeral For my Past. Embraced by the press and music fans alike, Funeral For My Past was described as a “…stunning new album!” (Forbes), “…from Americana to gospel-flavored soul to shimmering pop anthems” (Billboard) and included in “100 Albums Released in 2020 to Put on Your Radar” (Newsweek). The Nashville-based musician
has found a loving give-and-take with listeners: Longley shares her music with the world, enriching fans’ lives, and in return, they provide her with the means necessary for her to make music on her own terms.

The Young Fables

Emerging from the musical tapestry of Maryville, TN, Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford collectively form The Young Fables—a dynamic duo that seamlessly
blends classic storytelling with roots music infused with pop sensibilities. Their distinctive sound has captivated audiences on a global scale, establishing them as a
noteworthy presence in the contemporary music scene. Known for delivering poignant lyrics exploring themes of love, vulnerability immersed in the creation of their much-anticipated fourth studio album, “SHORT STORIES,” Laurel and Wesley continue to push the boundaries of their craft.

Striking Matches

After meeting in a guitar seminar class at Nashville’s Belmont University in 2007, Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis combined their talents began honing their songwriting and performance skills. Shortly thereafter, they quit school to pursue their music career full-time. On a trip to Nashville, the music supervisor for the television series Nashville, Frankie Pine, heard Justin Davis and Sarah Zimmermann who performed for her at the office of Universal Publishing, and decided to use their songs on the show. When the Right One Comes Along became their first song to be featured in the show, and a total of nine of their songs have been featured in the show’s four seasons. The duo became signed to the newly revived I.R.S. Records label, their debut album Nothing but the Silence, produced by T Bone Burnett, was released on March 22, 2015. The album debuted at No. 25 on the Top Country Albums
chart, with 1,800 copies sold for its debut week. It also reached No. 1 on UK Country iTunes. The duo’s music has been described as being found at “that sweet spot at the intersection of country, rock and blues”. Regarded as a countrified Civil Wars/Black Keys, Striking Matches employ tight vocal harmonies in their guitar-driven music.