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Linda Davis
Linda Davis is a Panola County native who moved to Nashville as a teenager to pursue her dream. Labeled a 'song stylist', Davis' unique ability to interpret a song soon made her one of the most sought after session singers in Nashville.  She caught the attention of label executives and landed her first record deal with CBS/Epic Records.  Davis quickly gained a legion of friends and fans in the music industry, one being superstar Reba McEntire.  "The first time I heard Linda sing was in 1989 when I was listening to songs for my next album.  I kept hearing this one particular female vocalist on the demos that just blew me away.  It had been a long time since a voice had moved me that way and I just had to find out who she was."  McEntire loved Davis' music so much that she invited her to become a featured entertainer on tour with her. Their mutual respect led them into the studio together where they recorded a duet entitled Does He Love You that went on to become a #1 hit and earn both artists several awards including a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. Read more about Linda Davis.

Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey, "singing cowboy poet", is not only the number one, best-selling singer/ songwriter of American Cowboy Music, he's one of the world's most respected singer/ songwriters in the Pop and Country-Western field. Michael’s hits include Wildfire, Carolina in the Pines, What’s Forever For, A Long Line of Love, I’m Gonna Miss You Girl, and a song with his son Ryan, Talkin to the Wrong Man.  He has received many awards including gold albums, 5 Wrangler awards from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame, and BMI awards for radio airplay. Read more about Michael Martin Murphey.

Neal McCoy
Neal McCoy got his start as an opening act for Charley Pride soon earning his own slot on the show.  McCoy’s career took an upward swing with the 1994 album No Doubt About It which netted his first two #1 singles, the title track and Wink.  McCoy’s stardom was further ensured with the title track from his fourth album You Gotta Love That.  His awards include: Entertainer of the Year in 1998 and 1999 at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards; Video of the Year in 1997 for Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards, ACM/Home Depot Humanitarian Award in 2005, 3 platinum albums, and 1 gold album. Read more about Neal McCoy.