Music emanating from Music City in 2025 is going to be more eclectic than ever before.
At The Tennessean, we understand this, so consider this guide for artists to watch a cheat sheet for the most intriguing names breaking out anywhere in the music scene. And when it comes to stars skyrocketing in Nashville, there are dozens who will soon be the talk of the town.
Whether you’re headed to any one of the new or old venues able to hold over 100,000 people in downtown Nashville, sitting down at a honky-tonk in Lower Broadway’s Neon Neighborhood, or listening to your favorite Americana, country or pop radio station or streaming platform, you’re sure to come across some of these new — or new to you — acts.
Here are some artists worth knowing in the year-to-come.
Willow Avalon
The metaphorical equivalent of a heartbroken singer-songwriter debutante ball is attacking live stages and streaming platforms in overwhelming waves. From the same corner of the world that presented you with Maggie Antone and Carter Faith in 2024 comes Georgia native and current New York City resident Willow Avalon, who records her music in Nashville.