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Erick Baker is an Emmy Award-winning, heart-on-his-sleeve troubadour from Knoxville, Tennessee, writing soulful Americana that turns personal confessions into songs that feel like your own.

With a powerful voice that Asheville’s Mountain Xpress describes as “a smoke-and-whiskey tenor with plenty of range and emotion,” Erick brings an unguarded, heartfelt honesty to his music, driven by a raw intensity that hits you right in the chest.

Born and raised in small-town Tennessee, Erick’s sound blends elements of folk, rock, country, and soul into something distinctly his own. He writes about the shared joys and quiet struggles that connect us all, exploring stories of love, loss, hope, and heartbreak. His songs feel lived-in, intimate, and deeply human. As a result, Erick’s music is blurring genre lines and resonating with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.

WestWend is an Americana/country duo comprised of Jonathan Maness (guitar, vocals) and Wendy Crowe (vocals). Established in 2011 in Knoxville, Tennessee, they perform and record new traditional country music. With Jonathan’s roots in bluegrass and Wendy’s roots stemming from the Delta blues, classic country, and Motown, they have come together to create a sound all their own.

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