Under 21 with Guardian

Brooke Mertz
Brooke Mertz is a 19-year-old pop-country artist turning real life into songs. She recently released her new single "strings" which is the result of finally having full creative control and finding her authentic self through her writing. Inspired by artists like Taylor Swift, Avery Anna, and Kelsea Ballerini, Brooke values genuine lyrics that people can connect with and relate with.
Already opening for artists including Forest Blakk, Tre Mutava, and American Idol’s KAYKO, as well as recently recording a live EP at Brandy Melville studio in New York City! She's quickly carving her own space with music that’s raw, honest, and impossible not to feel.

https://linktr.ee/brookemertzmusic?fbclid=PAdGRleAMtwF5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_D82411cC3ACNFVkGC3-oO5CEZ90v080bSVCEg9KNCK90zJBv85nTA2hW7A_aem_hF9q8-8shruktQ0TpU-Hkw


Kirra Alexis
Kirra Alexis is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Kansas City Missouri. She got her first guitar when she was 8, and ever since then has been very involved in the local music scene through gigs, open mics, and more. From an early age music has always been her passion, and she loves performing. She writes and performs original songs that blend folk, country, and pop, creating a sound that’s all her own.
Kirra has been hand selected to attend the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Advanced Songwriting Camp two years in a row. She consistently showcases her new original material and favorite cover songs at open mic nights around the Kansas City metro and has had the opportunity to share her music on stages in Nashville at well respected venues for songwriters such as the Bluebird Cafe, The Commodore Grille, The Row and Rippy’s.

https://m.facebook.com/kirraalexismusic/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kirraalexismusic

https://www.instagram.com/kirraalexismusic/?hl=en



Haley Burke
Haley Burke is a Kansas City guitarist and vocalist bringing fire and soul to the blues. As a young woman making her mark in a genre long dominated by men, she delivers performances full of grit, heart, and authenticity. With her band Black HǑK, she’ll represent Kansas City at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3TJYENWe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.instagram.com/haleyburkemusic?igsh=eDFhMnpuMnR4bzQw