Artists to Watch

It's an incredibly diverse group.

It's a very diverse bunch!

Jenkins' debut album throws the rulebook out the window.

Kane Brown built a career on posting videos covering country songs, and he hasn’t abandoned that practice since he’s become a young star. The artist posted a cover of Jason Aldean’s "Lights Come On" Jan. 3, featuring Brown and his band member hanging out on the tour bus and jamming out to the song.

Granger Smith has been chosen as Taste of Country’s No. 1 Hot Artist to Watch in 2016. His debut single, “Backroad Song,” is quickly climbing the charts.

Taste of Country's Hot Artists to Watch in 2016 list is being revealed day by day, artist by artist. Here's No. 2.

Taste of Country's Hot Artists to Watch in 2016 list is being revealed day by day, artist by artist. Here's No. 4.

Taste of Country's Hot Artists to Watch in 2016 list is being revealed day by day, artist by artist. Here's No. 5.

Taste of Country's Hot Artists to Watch in 2016 list is being revealed day by day, artist by artist. Here's No. 6.

Taste of Country's Hot Artists to Watch in 2016 list is being revealed day by day, artist by artist. Here's No. 7.