Michael Schott
FYC 2026: Best New Artist
Michael Schott's "Biscuits" is a heartfelt tribute to family, home, and the memories that shape who we are. Through honest storytelling and traditional country roots, the song reminds listeners how something as simple as the smell of fresh biscuits can take you back to childhood, bringing loved ones, cherished moments, and the feeling of home rushing back in an instant.
Through its toe-tapping blend of acoustic guitars, soaring pedal steel, and Michael's unmistakable traditional country vocals, "Biscuits" transports listeners back to the golden era of country music, capturing not only the timeless sound of the genre, but the heartfelt emotion and storytelling that made it unforgettable.
Explore more into Michael Schott’s music and mission as he brings good ol’ traditional country heart and soul back into our modern era of music.
WORKING WITH APPALACHIAN MEMORY KEEPERS
I am excited to share that I am now working with the group of amazing folks at Appalachian Memory Keepers, a non-profit preserving the history and heart of Appalachia, for their new "Sundays with Schott" series!
We first worked together when I composed two original pieces of music for their "Money On a String" documentary, a historic tale of how green beans saved the population of Ashe County. Every Sunday evening, find me on their Facebook page playing an old gospel tune to close out our week with The Lord in our hearts!
What’s His Story?
Coming from a non-musical family of stone fabricators in Stella, North Carolina, Michael discovered his passion for music tuning into local bluegrass stations and digging up Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard records around his family farm.
Shortly after receiving his first guitar and songwriting notepad from his grandfather at age 11, he made his debut on PBS during the national airing of My Favorite Appalachian Folk Song, performing two originals at a theater in Virginia. By age 12, he had formed his own band to play local honky-tonks and festivals, where he was discovered by his future producer and mentor, Tom Yankton, at a benefit show in New Bern, North Carolina—an introduction that helped lead him to Nashville, Tennessee, where he debuted on Broadway and started connecting with local writers and musicians.
