When Niko Moon first emerged with his triple-platinum smash “GOOD TIME,” the Texas-born singer/songwriter lit up the country scene with his larger-than-life energy and heartfelt message of radical positivity. On his latest LP AMERICAN PALM, the Nashville-based artist takes that mission to a whole new level and immerses the audience in the idyllic landscape that never fails to lift his spirits: the sun-soaked serenity and mind-blowing splendor of the beach. A top-notch lyricist who got his start as a co-writer for the Zac Brown Band and later penned hits for superstars like Morgan Wallen and Rascal Flatts, Niko matches his feel-good fusion of country and timeless pop with plenty of colorful storytelling, instantly submerging the senses in the blissed-out surroundings of the coast. Made with producer Danny Majic (an L.A.-based producer/songwriter who’s worked with OneRepublic, Flo Rida, Galantis, and more), the result is a seaside getaway in the form of an album—equal parts carefree, contemplative, and wildly life-affirming.

Whether he’s delivering a summer-ready anthem like “BOAT SONG” or a gently swaying country tune like “KING OF THE ISLAND” (a duet with his father, Cris Cowan), Niko imbues every song on AMERICAN PALM with the deep intentionality he’s embraced since “GOOD TIME” (a No. 1 single that served as the title track to his Billboard 200-charting 2021 debut album). Through the years Niko’s sense of purpose has only gotten stronger, leading him to launch the Happy Cowboy Foundation (a nonprofit that supports mental-health initiatives and addiction-recovery programs) and Happy Himalayan (a premium artesian water brand infused with pink Himalayan sea salt).

As his reach continues to expand exponentially, Niko looks forward to taking AMERICAN PALM on the road and interacting up-close with his vast community of fans. “Very few things can unite thousands and thousands of people from all walks of life, but music can,” he says. “It’s an incredibly powerful energy, and as artists we’re able to utilize it for good or for bad. My goal is always to harness that energy to take people in a positive direction, and create an experience where we can all gather and connect and celebrate life together.” 

Mark Mackay

Blazing guitars and reflective storytelling; spirited swagger and compassionate vulnerability. The artistry of Mark Mackay is inclusive, projecting a vivid panorama of arena-ready rock and roll crosscut with country soul -- an authentic genre of pure American music channeled through the captivating sincerity of an eloquent singer-songwriter.  

 Mark Mackay has performed thousands of shows as a headliner at clubs, concerts, festivals, and fairs, and as an opening act for rockers like The Steve Miller Band, REO Speedwagon, and Night Ranger, and country hitmakers Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Eli Young Band, and Gary Allan. He has commanded center stage at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, and in 2025, Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.  

He envisions his newest slate of seven songs for Bungalo Records/Universal Music Group as a prologue to the next phase of his ever-evolving career. His creative team includes behind the board master and multiple ACM Guitarist of the Year nominee Adam Shoenfeld, with multiple contributions from Mark’s frequent co-writer and co-producer, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Jeffrey Steele.

Whether fronting his band of A-list players, or in intimate solo performances, Mark’s audience connection is profound. “I’m staying true to myself, and the kind of music I like, and the stories I like telling,” Mark avows. “I don’t make a big deal about driving, but yeah, I am always zipping around the country, interacting with people, and reminiscing about their stories, and how music brings us all together.”

On his lead single, “Old Songs and Old Trucks” Mark is a confiding storyteller, embracing sweet nostalgia behind the wheel of a S-10 Chevy truck. Memories echo in the bittersweet “Things You Say,” a song that Mark explains onstage as: “A song about taking stock of your whole life and all the decisions you’ve made along the way.” Charged with adrenaline, “Get Away” is a full throttle riff-driven road burner. “Crash” is narrated with sly undertones, in the words, “You weren’t after my money/But you knew I had plenty to bail you out.” The spooky “Crazy About the Moonlight” is ignited by thunderous rock intensity, while “Let Her Fly,” is aloft with acceptance. In tune with tumultuous times, “I Am Love,” is a galvanizing anthem of unity that Mark introduces in concert with these words, “Here’s a song about something we should sing more about in this country every day.”

With his first fashion collaboration, designing a t-shirt in tandem with Ventura, CA based apparel company Iron and Resin, Mark is initiating new creative outlets. Now in its third year, the national month-long “Rockin’ and Rollin’ Guitar Slinging Christmas Tour” has expanded to include multiple dates in California, Utah, Montana, Colorado, Ohio, and New York.

Based in Nashville, Mark Mackay was raised on the sounds of his native California, from Laurel Canyon to Bakersfield. With a classical piano background, he gravitated to the electric guitar, studied at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, and began writing songs and recording demos in a garage studio.

“There are some striking similarities to what I’ve been writing lately and what my music was like back then,” he muses. “The nuts and bolts are eerily similar. It’s a litmus test, back to me and my guitar and what I feel like singing.” Like his legendary musical heroes, he embraces the sound of his personal truth. “I grew up on Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. I’m so moved that over the years they were up there in denim jackets singing songs about America that were meaningful and emotional. I still believe in great songs and guitar solos. That’s become my rallying cry.”