Name: Flat Iron
Start: 2024-11-20T21:30:00-04:00
Location: Flat Iron

SJ McDonald is an Appalachian cowgirl that fuses the nostalgia of 90s country and the grit of a modern songwriter. While being raised on a 5-generation cattle & turkey farm in the hills of Virginia, SJ found her work ethic, and love for country music. She moved to Nashville at 18, where she cut her teeth playing covers in the bars on Broadway, and recently signed a publishing deal with Major Bob Music, home to artists such as Garth Brooks, Zach Top, and now SJ McDonald. SJ is currently the CMT Next Up Now Artist, where her newest song and music video “Break a Cowboy” has been airing on the CMT Music channel across the country.

Today’s new music cries for standout voices unique enough to stamp their fingerprints on the era. To anyone following Florida native Madison Hughes’ (The Voice—Team Blake) fast rising career, it’s her signature sultry, smoky tone that drew you in. Millions of fans have connected with her voice that “grabs ya by the soul” and “feels like home.” Inspired by 70s folk-rock and soul, Madison’s unique storytelling voice is that of an old soul. Her original music captured Billboard Magazine’s attention: “The immensely talented Hughes is on a star-making trajectory.” Rolling out singles all summer long, Madison’s debut album will release end of this year!