Jeremy McComb (USA)
Good things come to those who wait, but luck favors the bold. And for Jeremy McComb, the balance comes natural. A storyteller epitomizing “been there and done that,” McComb has explored nearly every facet of the entertainment industry, all on his own terms. From radio to tour managing, releasing five albums, growing an international fan base, hitting the Billboard charts and writing songs for projects selling over 6 Million copies, including a Grammy-nominated soundtrack (Blue Collar Comedy Tour – One for the Road) and Songs recorded by country stars like Tracy Lawrence.
Proudly and fiercely independent in both spirit and style, Jeremy was born in Idaho as a sixth-generation musician. Music is in McComb’s DNA but he’s a distinct branch on the family tree. Obsessed with artists who share a gift for storytelling (and little else), he found inspiration in everything from Jim Croce to Tom Petty, and now bridges the canyons between country, rock and folk.
Alina Sebastian (Germany)
Alina Sebastian is the new voice of Country/Pop. In her music she unites traditional country elements and modern Pop music and shows a fresh international side as well as deep personal authenticity with that. With about 50 shows per year, solo or mostly with her band she played already a lot of stages in Europe and also in the USA. Her shows are rousing and emotional because she isn’t scared to open her heart on stage and creates an unforgettable connection to the audience. „Exuberant joy of life, but also tragedy and pain is expressed by the singers individual timbre. Sometimes restrained, sensitive, almost like breathed, then again radiantly bright or powerfully urgent.“ – (Lokalplus NRW)
With her mix of catchy melodies, honest lyrics and a unique voice, Alina Sebastian is an artist to keep and eye on. With „Eyes of the Highway“ Alina Sebastian presented her Debut Record which was released on June 2nd 2023 and is available on all common Streaming and Download Platforms as well as in CD form. Powerful productions with honest vocals, varied instrumentation and the feeling of freedom, always mixed with a little curiosity – that’s what awaits the listeners of the Debut Record of the Songwriter which contains topics as Wanderlust, heartbreak and joy of life. The Songs that are first going to be presented live in 2025 show Alinas musically development and have an emotional depth as known from the talented singer.
Gary Quinn (UK)
Born and raised in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Gary Quinn has become one of the most respected voices in UK country music. Inspired by country icons like Garth Brooks, Chris Young, and Cody Johnson, he has crafted a sound that blends classic storytelling with modern country melodies, resonating with fans on both sides of the Atlantic. His rich vocals and heartfelt songwriting have earned him multiple British Country Music Association (BCMA) Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year and UK Songwriter of the Year.
Gary has performed at every major UK country festival, including C2C: Country to Country, The Long Road, Buckle & Boots, Black Deer Festival and Millport Country Music Festival. His reputation as a must-see live performer has taken him beyond the UK, with tours across Europe. A standout moment in his career has been multiple performances at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café, a coveted stage for songwriters worldwide. Over the years, Gary has shared the stage with some of country music’s biggest names. Now, Gary is embarking on an exciting new chapter with his upcoming Nashville-recorded album, which showcases his evolution as an artist and songwriter. With a Nashville-produced album on the way, major festival performances, and a growing international following, Gary Quinn continues to help shape the future of UK country music.
Betty Roots (Norway)
Some say Betty Roots is the new Norwegian Country Queen. Betty grew up with the heart on her sleeve, and country music came always natural to her. Her voice is soft as well as it is big and suits the country scene. As she won the country competition in Norway 2022, doors have opened up, and she was invited to the big country festivals in Norway 2023 and 2024. She makes originals, but she also sings her own versions of traditional country covers.
In 2025 Betty and her team are making Country Music Television, and lifting country music in Scandinavia and Europe. Betty has also joined the women’s music group Heartland Countrytrio. First time in Lithuania with her band. Bettys bandboys are talented country musicians that know how to make the country people dance.
Amber Lawrence (Australia)
Amber Lawrence is one of Australia’s leading female country singers. She has been awarded 6 Golden Guitars, including her most recent award for Female Artist of the Year at the 2023 Golden Guitar Awards. Hot off the back of being announced the 2023 Female Artist of the Year at the CMAA Golden Guitar Awards and being inducted into the prestigious Galaxy of Stars – alongside legends such as Kasey Chambers and Lee Kernaghan, Amber is bringing her energetic show to towns all around Australia in 2023.
Amber is prolific as an artist, having released 7 studio albums and 3 children’s albums. She is well known as being one of the best entertainers in the business, expect a high energy show filled with hit singles, well known favourites and surprises of course! 2022 was the biggest year of Amber’s career so far – releasing her ARIA Number 1 Country Album “Living for the Highlights”, as well as going on to receive a Best Country Album nomination at the 2022 ARIA Awards, plus 6 CMAA Golden Guitar nominations, including Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, which she won. She was also the highest selling female artist for 2023.
Patricija & Anna (Latvija)
We are a 2 girl duet from Latvia. We are singing country music together for about 8 years and really love what we do! We’ve sang in Latvian country festivals, events and tv shows and hope to widen our borders. And we were in Lithuanian X factor this season- sadly didn’t make it to the live shows but we tried our best to show Lithuanians that we love country music and that we sing from our hearts. we will have extra 4 amazing musicians with us on stage, can’t wait to meet you all!
Aivars Birzmalis (Latvia)
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Matt Len (Lithuania)
From Lithuania’s Wild West, on a steel horse, a new country soul generation has arrived. Matt Len began his musical career in 2019. He sings, plays guitar, and saxophone. He performed in a band called Cadion, and in 2020, he released his debut song, “Northern Wind.” In 2023, he participated for the first time in Lithuania’s national Eurovision selection. Speaking about his musical evolution, Matt Len notes that each song reflects his life ideologies, philosophies, and principles.
“The Western genre and country culture have always attracted me. When I went to the USA, Los Angeles, to gain knowledge and learn singing, I had the chance to experience what true American life is like — I bought a hat and good boots,” says Matt Len. With this hat and an image inspired by Clint Eastwood, the artist Matt Len will perform on the Visaginas country stage.
Julia Patsevaitė (Lithuania)
Describes herself as “Hopelesly Country” (in Lithuanian lang. “Country” is homonym with “being patient”) Though she picked up wind instruments at age 10, and marched in wind bands in Vilnius, she discovered Country music in highschool. After her whole family moved to Visaginas, from her first steps on festival ground she knew – she absolutely must learn to pick guitar as good, and sing her heart as deep, as the stars gracing the stage. To learn the ropes first hand, she spent every occasion of her first two festivals getting autographs of performers, to have a chance to connect and ask all the right questions. Third year she joined volounteering as guide-interpreter hosting the musicians, so she could have all the time possible, tet-a-tet with living-breathing Country music encyclopedias. So passed another 15 festivals. At 3 of them Julia took stage with a bass guitar or mando in hands, joining bands arriving with their shows, including 2021 hour-long headlining performance of Alabama Band from Poland as sub bass. Time to step up and front the stage.
She treasures her first autographs of Virgis Stakenas, Michael Lonstar and Algirdas Klova to this day. When asked, “Why not take VisaginoCountry stage sooner?” she calmly states – “I see it as graduation exam, of all things. Can I bring back something good to Country music. Also, I got blessings for my flattop from all my mentors, but one. Said, he’s gotta see me live, playing it on this stage here at Visagino, first.”
