Racheal Jackson of Guthrie, “Tonight’s the Night”

Born in Guthrie, Jackson is one of two children, who said she had a hard but was blessed as a child. The family moved to Oakland, Calif., where she started singing at 9. She sang in church, school choirs, and to family and friends.

“I’ve always had a passion for music. It’s a form of expression and therapy.”

Andrea Turner of Jenks, “Moon Song”

Andrea Turner was raised on crayons and vinyl. Growing up in Oklahoma, she thrived on drawing but also had a passion for playing guitar and singing great 1970s music. After 20 years of corporate graphic design jobs, she decided to re-enter the classroom.

After attending an Oklahoma Arts Institute songwriting workshop at Quartz Mountain, Turner began spending more time with her guitar and writing. Taking opportunities to perform and write, she feels fortunate to still be living a life filled with music and art.

Aaron Michaels of Muskogee, “I Love You More”

Michaels has been writing and playing music for the past 18 years performing as the front man in several different bands. He’s now gone solo. He is involved doing music at his church and coaching youth sports for his two sons. He said he loves spending time with his wife. His mission statement: “Saving the lost and keeping the saved motivated.”

Tucker Carter of Tulsa, “Man’s Gotta Work”

Carter is a singer/songwriter who plays a mixture of folk, blues, and Americana that is acoustically driven. He focuses on telling a story in a different manner as much as he focuses on making his feet tap as well as yours. His interests and inspirations have always come from the nooks and crannies of society and the world we live in, the ironic situations we find ourselves in sometimes. His family, including grandfather, Wilburn Carter, have supported him and pushed him onward.