This June, Country Central will once again sponsor a showcase at the CMA Fest on the Close Up Stage at Fan Fair X, headlined by Kameron Marlowe, Vincent Mason, Waylon Wyatt, and Emily Ann Roberts. The event will take place inside Nashville’s Music City Center, where Fan Fair X runs from June 5th through the 8th, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with doors opening at 10:00 AM. Tickets and details are available at CMAfest.com/FanFairX.
The lineup highlights some of country music’s most promising talents. Kameron Marlowe, a North Carolina native, has carved a niche with his soulful baritone and emotionally charged songwriting. As a sneakily consistent hitmaker, songs like “Giving You Up,” “Strangers,” “Girl On Fire” have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase in just a few short years.
Vincent Mason, a Georgia-born artist, burst onto the scene with his 2023 single “Hell Is a Dance Floor,” blending heartfelt lyrics with a smooth hook that quickly caught virality like wildfire. His raw storytelling and viral TikTok presence have made him a truly exciting act to watch, especially as he’s picked up opportunities on the road with the likes of Luke Bryan and Parker McCollum.
Waylon Wyatt, an 18-year-old from North Carolina, channels traditional country influences like Merle Haggard and George Jones. His 2024 debut EP, Til the Sun Goes Down, showcases his old-soul vocals and classic storytelling, earning praise for its authenticity. With his second one Out of the Blue on the way next month, Wyatt is quickly picking up steam as one of the most exciting figures in the indie-country youth moment right now, channeling outlaw influences far beyond his years.
Emily Ann Roberts, a Knoxville, Tennessee, native and The Voice Season 9 runner-up, has blossomed into a truly compelling neo-traditional since her 2023 album Can’t Hide Country. Peppy cuts like “Scratching Out a Living” and “Easy Does It” highlight her vibrant vocals and knack for blending traditional and contemporary sounds, very much in the style of 90s greats like Reba McEntire and the Dixie Chicks.
This showcase underscores Country Central’s dedication to spotlighting the genre’s rising stars. For more information, visit CMAfest.com or follow Country Central on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
