Colton Bowlin

With his small-town roots serving as his True North, country singer/songwriter Colton Bowlin crafts authentic and heartfelt songs that resonate with fans of artists like Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson. Born and raised in Albany, which straddles the Kentucky–Tennessee state line, Bowlin leaned into the grit and blue-collar ethos of his Appalachian upbringing on his 2024 debut album, Songs from the Holler, which included the streaming hits "Josey Wales" and Riverbank." He continued to explore themes of heartache, hope, and family on his assured 2026 sophomore effort, Grandpa's Mill, which showcased his relatable storytelling on potent songs like "State Line" and "Don't Come Home."