Artists

Jens Kruger (banjo, harmony vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar, lead and harmony vocals) and Joel Landsberg (bass, harmony vocals) are a world-renowned band who blend bluegrass, American folk and classical music into stunning arrangements and songs that are uniquely their own. Originally from Switzerland, Jens and Uwe are now based in North Carolina but continue to tour the globe. The Kruger Brothers band as well as the Kruger Brothers Music Academy support Musicians Mission of Mercy and our Compassionate Commissary program.

Mark has enjoyed an unprecedented career for more than 30 years as a first call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He was voted “Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers” in a Modern Drummer Reader's Poll. Mark has done four record-breaking world tours with P!NK and continues to work with her after 14 years. Mark’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of international rock n’ roll royalty including acts such as Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Cher and many more. Mark is also a published author and inspiring motivational speaker.

Formed in 1996, Sanctus Real has become a global staple of contemporary Christian music. The trio has won a Gospel Music Association Dove Award®, been nominated for six others and received two GRAMMY® Award nominations. Their nine studio albums have sold more than 1.2 million copies to date and chalked up eight No. 1’s and eight Top Five singles on multiple Christian radio formats. Sanctus Real’s music has been streamed more than 210 million times around the world.

Alex key is a red-hot and rising country music start. His latest album “Neon Signs and Stained Glass” debuted at #1 on Amazon Music’s country music best-sellers. Alex’s first album “Barstools and Saddles” featured several iTunes Top 40 hits. He is nominated for Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Video of the Year for the 2022 Josie Music Awards.

Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb has played hundreds of dates across the country, earning thousands of fans with his keen vocals and distinctive guitar skills. His single and accompanying lyric video “She’s Carolina” has received over one million views on Facebook, as well as 100k+ streams and growing. In addition, Cody co-wrote “Memories Are Made Of” with Luke Combs and Ray Fulcher, landing on Comb’s debut album, “This One’s for You.”

Mitchell Lee became one of America’s fan favorites on Team Blake after appearing on NBC’s hit show The Voice in 2017 but had an established career beforehand as the front man of his previous band, Southwood (which also included Henri Gates, now with Saluda Shoals). Starting as a solo acoustic cover artist, Mitchell put together a band that would become one of the Southeast’s most sought after acts sharing the show bill with superstars including Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and Hootie & The Blowfish.

Band founder Ric Blair and fiddler Laura McGhee from Dundee, Scotland are two of the world-class musicians who comprise the renowned Nashville Celts. This uniquely original band features the lively hybrid sound of Irish/Scottish/American music, delighting audiences around the world.

Finalists in the International Blues Challenge 2015, The Good, the Bad, and the Blues tear it up and lay it down wherever they perform. They are fronted by guitar and vocal sensation Aayan Naim.

Catherine Steele, co-founder of Musicians Mission of Mercy, has merged music and ministry for nearly two decades. She is a singer/songwriter/guitarist and radio personality. For more than 13 years, Catherine coordinated ministries that brought food and supplies, along with live music, to underserved populations in the Appalachia region. She is expanding the model to serve more communities with Musicians Mission of Mercy.

Huge popularity and success in Charleston, SC paved Saluda Shoals’ way to their current home in Nashville. Henri Gates and Cassie Verhaeghe were voted Carolina Country Music Awards’ “Duo of the Year” in 2018 and runner-up in 2019. Saluda Shoals is quickly becoming a staple in the hot Nashville music scene, with frequent performances at Tootsie’s, Legends, Belcourt Taps, Tin Roof and many other notable venues.

Carmen Miller is a powerhouse singer/songwriter who brings her unique brand of passion to the genres of rock & soul, adult contemporary, and Christian contemporary.