Kaitlyn Paige’s “Stay” is a meditation on impermanence, born during the uncertainty of the pandemic and shaped by her own experience sitting with a dear friend in her final days. If you’ve experienced something like this, you already know how it can alter your own life moving forward. Listen to “Stay” to feel Kaitlyn’s perspective on this part of life.

Rooted in the American Roots tradition of honest storytelling, the song reflects on loss, resilience, and the beauty in change. With its organic arrangement and heartfelt performance, “Stay” transforms a deeply personal moment into a universal story, offering a timeless reminder to cherish what matters most.

Baileigh Rhodes’ “Music Going - Live” embodies the heart of the Americana roots with honest storytelling, raw performance, and a deep connection to the human spirit. The whole point of the song is that my true love of music keeps my music going.

The heart behind it reflects the roots of Americana itself, where music is not just sound, but life, legacy and love.

ok neighborhood’s “robin egg” is meant to capture the quiet intensity that comes with the fragile space between what’s ending and what’s about to begin. The song leans into stillness and subtle intensity, reflecting how transition can feel both heavy and hopeful.

In the spirit of American Roots, it tells its story with honesty and simplicity, carrying the weight of an experience many of us share but often struggle to put into words.

Bronson Louis’s “I’ll Still Be Here” is rooted in the heart of Americana with honest storytelling drawn from real life moments.

Through its lyrics and performance, the song carries a promise of presence: no matter the struggles and harshness I experience in this life, I’ll still be here waiting. My intent is to connect with listeners in a raw, heartfelt way that reflects the truth and human spirit of Americana.

The Jon Young Band’s “Apokalypsis” was born in the heart of the pandemic, when fear and uncertainty touched every part of life. For us, it wasn’t just about endings, but about survival and the grit it takes to keep going when the world feels like it’s unraveling.

These songs ride the ups and downs of that journey, rooted in folk and rock traditions that feel both raw and familiar. It’s our way of holding a mirror to those years and finding hope in the struggle, which is what Americana has always done best.