An exclusive showcase of two award-winning New Country artists.

USA’s Sam Hatmaker is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt storytelling, soulful vocals and authentic approach to country music, signing her first publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music aged just 16. With influences rooted in country, Americana and classic songwriting, Sam’s music captures real-life stories with honesty and emotion, recording with Grammy-winning producer Nathan Chapman.

UK’s Hayley McKay is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose distinctive voice and heartfelt songwriting have earned recognition across the UK and internationally. Blending country, Americana and folk influences, she has shared stages with artists including Tom Jones and The Shires, and played Glastonbury and Country to Country London. She won UK Entertainer of the Year at the Hot Country TV Awards and International Single of the Year at the Singer Songwriter Awards in Atlanta. As one half of the Americana duo North Riding, Hayley continues to write and perform original music that celebrates authentic storytelling, earning support from BBC Radio 2.