Key Track: Up To Me

The Story: Katie Belle Akin is young country pop sensation on the rise! Taking cues from her idols Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus. Her track Up To Me which was written and produced by grammy songwriter Jamie O’Neal is in the final selection and could be used for the United Way campaign.

Contact: gedd@mindspring.com

Key Tracks: Bell Tower and Winding Road

Performances: Has shared the stage with Lifehouse, Pete Yorn, Blues Traveller, Jason Mraz, Michelle Branch, Third Eye Blind, Barenaked Ladies, Tonic, etc.

Placements: songs featured in One Tree Hill, America’s Top Model, North Shore, Wes Craven’s ‘They’, MTV’s ‘The Real World, etc.

Showdates: July 1st at Canada Place – Vancouver, BC

Contact: info@ryanmcallister.com

Key Track: Falling Out Love

The Story: In November of 2009, the group released their debut EP “All The Wrong Places,” produced by Kevin Gates (Nevershoutnever, Romance On A Rocketship, The Ready Set). These six songs, along with facetime on MTV’s Teen Cribs, instantly brought attention to the band and allowed them to begin touring nationally.

Production: Most recent EP was produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Cartel)

Contact: Nick@collateralartists.com

Key Track: Tennessee Baby

The Story: This unsigned female duo finished their first record called Pockets Run Deep (scheduled for a self-release June 21st) which was co-produced at The Brown Owl Studio in Nashville. Laura Musten also tours with Owl City.

Contact: jay@fairfightmusic.com

Key Track: Open Up To Me

Performances: This alternative rock band has shared the stage with Cash Cash, Sparks The Rescue, Valencia, etc.

Placements and Press: The band is releasing their new self-titled EP on July 12. Featured on Real World Season Premier and mentions in AltPress, AbsolutePunk, etc.

Contact: matt.v@collateralartists.com