April Cushman & Shelly Fairchild

April Cushman:

Named a top 10 emerging artist and songwriter in 2023 by Tractor Supply and Grammy-winning and multi-ACM winning country artist, Lainey Wilson, New Hampshire native April Cushman is a vocal force in the Northeast.  April continues to be a sought-after artist who pulls in hearts and ears with every performance.  Commonly referred to as a "blend of Ashley McBryde with the story telling of Lori McKenna", April finds inspiration in the everyday to use as subjects for her music.

April has recently sold 500 tickets to her first big hometown show at The Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH and shortly thereafter was invited to perform as the halftime performer for 2026 AFC Champions, New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.  She has supported artists like Kip Moore, Rodney Atkins, Scotty McCreery, Lonestar, Chase and more, while making appearances at shows for artists like Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Old Dominion and Lainey Wilson.

April is a New Hampshire native, residing primarily in Swanzey, NH on her family farm (Highland Farm) with her husband and daughter, and part time in Nashville, Tennessee.  She has been writing songs with hit writers Marty Dodson, Blue Foley, Rob Snyder, Trick Savage and more in preparation for her sophomore album, "The Price I Pay", which is set to release this spring, 2026.

Shelly Fairchild:

Shelly Fairchild is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Born in Mississippi and shaped by a deep musical upbringing, Fairchild moved to Nashville at just 19 years old, where she began writing and recording professionally. Since then, she has built an extraordinary career marked by versatility, authenticity, and influence. She has toured with some of country music’s biggest names, including Martina McBride, Keith Urban, and Tim McGraw, and has appeared as a background vocalist for artists such as Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, Melissa Etheridge, Terri Clark, Lennon Stella, and many more. 

As a songwriter, Fairchild’s work has reached audiences far beyond the concert stage, earning more than 100 television placements. Her songs have been featured in hit shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, Riverdale, Selling Sunset, The Hills, Love Island, and American Ninja Warrior, among many others. Her compositions have also been recorded by artists such as Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker, and Ty Herndon. A regular guest on the Grand Ole Opry, Fairchild is known for her fearless musical range, confidently sauntering across genres while remaining grounded in emotional honesty and craft. 

She is also recognized as a pioneer and trailblazer for the LGBTQIA+ community within the Nashville music scene, helping to open doors and create space for greater inclusion and representation in country and Americana music.