shay's spotlight artist of the week

Houston native Cory Morrow is a singer/songwriter who has made a name for himself in the Texas Music scene. He tours non-stop throughout the state and beyond spreading great music to anyone who will listen.

Reckless Kelly is an unlikely Texas Music band as they are originally from Oregon. Started by brothers Cody & Willie Braun they eventually relocated to Austin in 1997. Fast forward a few years and the group has made their name a staple on the charts and have even been nominated for a Grammy award.

Chase Rice is new to the country scene but don't let that fool you into thinking he's not a big deal. This guy can write, sing, and put on an electric show all while making you think he's just the guy next door. He's got the drive and ability to make a name for himself in the business. Here's a little about Chase and what makes him the entertainer he is.

The alternative country band, American Aquarium, from North Carolina was formed in 2006. They have released seven albums with an eighth on the way in February. They were recently named "the hardest working band of 2014" by Bandsintown.

Illinois native, Brett Eldredge, began singing in front of crowds at the tender age of 15. He now has two #1 singles under his belt and is the reigning CMA 'New Artist of the Year'.

Little Big Town is made up of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet and they've been together since 1998. However, it wasn't until 2005 that they received radio success. Now they are the CMA's reigning Vocal Group of the Year.

Sam Hunt maybe new to some of us but he's actually been around longer than you think; it's just been more behind the scenes. Hunt is a songwriter who has written hits for Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and Billy Currington to name a few. Now Hunt is hitting the stage as a performer.

Logan Mize  is a name you may not be familiar with just yet but you've more than likely seen him and just didn't know it. Logan is a singer/songwriter and guitarist and he has begun to carve out his own little niche in the music scene.

Tennessee native Dustin Lynch has been heralded as the next George Strait; with his balance of uptempo contemporary and laid back traditional country music. He signed with Broken Bow records in 2011 and has steadily released great country hits since.

Stoney LaRue was born in Texas but raised in Oklahoma. His name is Stoney LaRue Phillips and he has a brother, Bo Phillips, who is also in the music business. Stoney began playing music at an early age but it wasn't until college that he began to take it to a more serious level.

Florida Georgia Line is a duo made up of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. Brian is from Florida and Tyler from, you guessed it, Georgia. They met while in college and now are one of the hottest bands in country music.

Roger Creager could be doing a lot of other things; he chooses music because he loves it. It also allows him the luxury of traveling and doing fun and sometimes dangerous things. It's his fans and the music that always bring him back to the stage though.