ARTIST SPOTLIGHT   Lunch Show Series

Greg began singing on stage with bands his father played lead guitar for at the age of 5. His love of music stayed with him throughout his formative years and really blossomed when he discovered songwriting after graduating college. While balancing a career as a teacher, football coach and school administrator, Greg spent the next several years traveling from Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville to play in the various writer venues in Music City. In 2018, his song Music was the winning entry in the Nashville Songwriters Association International Top 40 contest. Greg has placed songs in Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Justified, Heartland, Angel and the movie Wieners. In 2019, Greg and his wife Michele decided to make the permanent move to Nashville to pursue a career in songwriting. He has quickly become a regular at many of the songwriter venues in Nashville and is also a heavily sought-after collaborator for many of the other writers in town. In 2020, Greg’s song When I’m a Memory won song of the year in the Online Pitch category of NSAI’s first ever Member Awards. Greg’s influence of traditional country, coupled with his “high lonesome” sounding bluegrass voice, shine through in each of the songs he writes today. He has a unique ability to make traditional country music sound relevant and fresh for today’s market. In 2024, Greg signed a publishing deal with Steve Bloch Music and is positioned to see a number of songs recorded by major artists in the near future. So, if you love music, real honest music, with heartfelt lyrics, just take a listen and you will no doubt become a fan.

Trey Ackerman is an exceptionally talented musician hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. Coming from a musical family, he was exposed to the vibrant music scene from a young age, growing up in renowned studios like Cinderella Sound, RCA, Columbia, Bradley's Barn, Quonset Hut, and even backstage at iconic shows such as the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw TV show. This early immersion in the music & television industry played a significant role in shaping his skills and passion for music.

With a deep appreciation for the rich musical heritage of Nashville, Ackerman seamlessly blends classic country traditions with a contemporary and innovative approach. His remarkable talents as a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter are a testament to his dedication and understanding of the high standards set by the artists in Music City. In fact, he achieved his first success as a songwriter at the tender age of 12, with a cut by country music legend Webb Pierce.

Today, Trey Ackerman is a well-known figure in the Nashville songwriter scene, combining his intimate knowledge of the Golden era of country music with modern folk/americana lyrics and melodies. His performances, which include over 70 shows a year, showcase his exceptional abilities and captivating stage presence. To discover more of Trey Ackerman's music, you can visit his official website at https://treyackerman.com or follow him on social media at Instagram and YouTube.

Songwriter Joe “The Biz” Bizelli has sold out showcases with his deep voice and charming stage presence including the famous Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room Nashville and The Focal Point Theatre. He’s had multiple songs on the NSAI Top 40 list and a song in the top 10 of the CMT/NSAI National Song Contest. Joe’s had multiple cuts with artists from the U.S and abroad including his summertime favorite “Float Trip” which was recorded by Cole Sitzlar and again by Brother Joe. Originally from New Melle, MO, (Pop. 485) Julie Brown Patton writes more about his successes in City Lifestyle Magazine. 

With his clean, catchy country/pop-driven melodies, country artist Justin Love has a way of crafting the perfect mix of commercially driven sounds with melancholic lyrics, making him an on-the-rise contributor to today’s country music scene. Originally from Waco, Texas, Love’s journey as a songwriter and performer has been defined by his unwavering passion for the music. When moving to Nashville in 2013, he began honing his craft through numerous writers rounds and co-writes that began to give him a reputation as a local force to be reckoned with. He has also performed on some of Nashville’s most notable venues like The Blue Bird Cafe, The Listening Room Cafe and 3rd & Lindsley. After a decade in town, he signed his first publishing deal June 23rd 2023 with SB21 Music, a music publishing company with songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Rascal Flatts and many more. Teresa Smith, founder of SB21 Music, expressed her excitement of having Justin join their team of writers and cannot wait to see where the music takes him as he continues to write, perform and release music.