Winter Music Series with Bayker Blakenship and Colton Bowlin

Opening for Bayker is Colton Bowlin, Colton grew up in the small Appalachian town of Albany, KY, where he developed a deep connection to the traditions of country music. Influenced by iconic country artists and shaped by his small-town upbringing, Colton’s music reflects his roots and authentic storytelling. Now independently producing and recording his latest work, Colton Bowlin stays true to his craft, delivering a sound that is both timeless and uniquely his own. Keep an eye on this rising voice in country music.

Nineteen-year old Bayker Blankenship from Livingston, Tennessee has had one heck of a few months, going from playing his first home town gigs to signing his first record deal and going viral with his first hit “Maxed Out” in a short amount of time. “Maxed Out” is hitting new peaks at such an incredible speed- to name a few, it reached #2 on the Spotify Viral charts, #43 on Apple Country, and has over 100k creates on TikTok. Bayker has garnered over 40M+ streams in just a few months. “Maxed Out” highlights Bayker as one of Country’s rising stars, with fans falling for his bright personality and warm heart along the way. Bayker’s debut EP “Younger Years” released in July 2024, hitting over 4M+ streams the first week and making it obvious he is far from a one-hit wonder.