Nashville singer/songwriter Ben Rector hit a welcoming groove in his fifth album, inspired by the whispered intimacy of Paul Simon (“Making Money”) and the warmth of Jack Johnson (“Thank God for the Summertime”). There are also moments of reverberant rock (“Beautiful”) to give full flight to his tremulous, powerful voice.
- Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
- Mat Kearney
- Parachute
- The National Parks
- Jordy Searcy
- Jake Scott
- Colony House