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Donna slater

DONNA SLATER

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Donna Slater’s vocal style is best described as pure americana and is the perfect complement to her songwriting. Donna’s spirit shines strong through her originals as she ventures into reflections on navigating life’s challenges and temptations. Her new album of originals “Let it Burn” is available on all digital platforms.
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Jessie Ritter

JESSIE RITTER

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Based in Nashville, Tennessee, and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country with plenty of charm. Ritter released her debut album, Coffee Every Morning, in 2018. Later that year, she won Cumulus Radio’s Nash Next Competition, earning her a record deal with Big Machine. Ritter released her soul-stirring single “Home” in November of 2020. The tune received accolades as a semi-finalist in the Unsigned Only music competition, was featured on CMT, and reached #1 on The Country Network’s Top 20 Countdown.
Jessie’s sophomore record, Little Town In America, takes her storytelling to a whole new level, exploring the dichotomy of longing for adventure and yearning for home. The album garnered recognition at the Josie Music Awards, where Jessie has been nominated for Modern Country Female Artist of the Year, Modern Country Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. This success was followed by the release of her EP Living The Dream in August 2023. Recently, she paired with Country Road TV to create her own show, Camp The Country with Jessie Ritter. The show follows her road trip adventures and features Jessie’s original music. Season two is currently in production.
A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter continues to tour heavily through the Midwest and the Gulf Coast. She spends her time offstage raising her son and daughter, always writing new music.

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JONATHAN PUZAN

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Born and raised on the island of Guam, Puzan then relocated to Southeast Missouri to pursue audio engineering, songwriting, and art.

Currently living on the Gulf Coast, Puzan plays feel-good easy listening music, “a little bluesy, a little rock, but unlike anything you’ve ever heard.” His style of music is embraced from honky tonks to coffee shops.

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ROSS ORENSTEIN

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Award-winning children’s songwriter Ross Orenstein started his children’s songwriting career licensed by the National Crime Prevention Council to write music for McGruff the Crime Dog. He followed that up by creating his own character, the Safety Ape. The Safety Ape was licensed by Liberty Mutual Insurance for a Radio Disney Tour to teach children important safety messages using music as the messenger. Ross produced a puppet production on reading and literacy for Coca-Cola and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for their Story Traveler Tour featuring his original music. He produced a children’s show featuring Eco the Butterfly and The Eco Team puppets as a partner in Music as Message. The pilot episode aired on WSRE/PBS on Earth Day 2018.The “Be a Green Hero” spinoff short film won best score music short at Show Low Film Festival in 2022.  Ross has written over 600 songs for the non-profit Songs of Love Foundation and released his “RossO’s Happy Songs for Kids” album on YouTube and all streaming media. He is now writing songs for the Sing Me a Story Foundation. “Waiting to be a Waitress,” a musical comedy that he wrote the music and lyrics for, premiered in Pensacola to sold-out crowds in August 2023 and raised $30,000 for Gulf Coast Kids House. Ross serves on the Board of Directors of the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and coordinates the school visits.

 

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JOSH MILLER

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Josh Miller, affectionately known as “MILLER,” is a talented musician hailing from the charming town of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Now thriving along the vibrant Gulf Coast, MILLER’s musical journey began in the humblest of settings. Working on the farm alongside his father, he found inspiration in the melodies that filled the airwaves of the 90s. From the folkish sounds to southern rock and traditional country, MILLER would sing along in his trusty Ford truck, dreaming of a future in music. His musical adventure took root at riverside bonfires, where he and his buddies, including a friend who played “Cotton Eyed Joe,” would gather. The sounds of Alabama, Hank Williams, and other legends blared from the speakers, creating unforgettable moments of camaraderie and support for MILLER’S singing. Encouraged by these experiences, he eventually made his way to the heart of Nashville’s music scene. In 2019, a significant move to the Gulf Coast marked a new chapter in MILLER’S career. Immersed in a music scene that echoes his Nashville roots, he actively participates in the local music community. From playing writer nights to performing cover songs at popular coastal venues, MILLER’s presence is felt throughout the region. He is also deeply involved in the Pensacola Beach Songwriter Festival, contributing both as a volunteer and a performer each year. Currently, MILLER is in the studio, pouring his passion and unique blend of country and coastal influences into an upcoming EP. He released his first Single “Hay Girl” in May 2025. With a heart full of dedication, his main goal is to create the best unique experience for his listeners, whether it’s live or on the airwaves. MILLER’s journey is a testament to the power of dreams, hard work, and the unwavering support of friends and family.

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BRIGITTE LONDON

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Brigitte has released 10 albums and recorded on projects that included legends like Jerry Reed, Porter Wagoner, Marty Stuart, and more. After Waylon Jenning’s passing, his longtime producer and legendary drummer, Richie Albright, became her producer, mentor, and bandleader for several years. Brigitte’s powerhouse vocals and heartfelt lyrics mix country, soul, and blues, and with her ability to connect right to the soul, she has impacted audiences across the country.

In pursuit of fueling Independent Artists, Brigitte has launched and produced several music series, festivals, and events (including Spirit of The Outlaws, Last Honky Tonk Music Series, Songs on the Bayou), co-founded Outlaw Magazine, and hosted/produced multiple radio shows, including her current show, “The High Road With Brigitte London”, syndicated in eight countries. She was also featured on the Discovery Channel’s Killing Fields season two, performing her song “She’s in the Bayou”.

Brigitte believes in the art of poetry and the transcendent healing power of music, and loves to discover new ways to experience the joy of this with others.

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Goldie Lahr

GOLDIE LAHR

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Goldie Lahr is a singer/songwriter and full-time musician based in Pensacola, FL. Her heart is providing comfort and entertainment through singing. She grew up near Ft Worth, Texas, and spent many years in Central Oklahoma. She often travels the US singing and sharing her songs at music festivals and events. Goldie loves writing about the places she’s been and people’s connection to their “home,” wherever that may be. Along with writing for ‘herself,’ she also enjoys writing and composing for other songwriters, bands, and film scores.

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SANDRA KAYE HINNANT

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Sandra Kaye Hinnant’s “When? by the Girlsinger” is typical of her writing from personal experiences, and her Rock/Gospel/Pop/Country/Southern Rock musical roots make for a challenge when trying to place her songwriting in any one particular genre. Her vocals compare to many Artists, yet she has a vocal uniqueness all of her own. Pensacola Native who enjoys saltwater, seeing people dancing and singing, using music as her tool to bring happiness to the world. Appeared on The Nashville Network (TNN) with her song, “Hard Drinkin’ Good Timin’ Woman,” and traveled the Circuits for 5 years. The past few decades, she’s played 5-piece house band gigs and now travels solo with her tracks. Many of her Festival events include: Jimmie Rodger’s Festival, Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores, Springfest, and Pensacola Musicians Memorial. She has four songs that gained nationwide airplay on local radio stations. She’s shared the stage with many “greats,” including Billy Joe Royal, Leon Everett, Eric Burton, Billy Gibbons, Steppenwolf, and Pee Wee King. Sandra is a Trustee of The Auxiliary VFW Post 706, where she sometimes performs. Her music is available on AMI Jukeboxes, YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, iHeart Radio, and a host of many others.

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TEEA GOANS

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This Nashville-based singer spent the past ten years performing around the country, making numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry while also appearing nationally on radio and TV. But in 2020, when the world shut down, songwriting became a therapeutic outlet and ultimately changed her life.  Teea self-released her very first, all-original album, “All Over The Map”, in 2021, featuring co-writes with some of Music City’s most highly regarded songwriters, Jim “Moose” Brown, Don Sampson, and James LeBlanc.

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TANYA GALLAGHER

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Southern songstress Tanya Gallagher is a modern-day troubadour. Born and raised near the Florida-Alabama line, she spent her formative years quietly making waves along the Gulf Coast with her thoughtful musicality and elegant stage presence. With a husky voice, an acoustic guitar, and a gift for crafting tender, quirky folk songs, Gallagher has spent the last decade touring around the US and Canada, sharing her songs with anyone who will listen.

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