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    Heartstrings Songwriters Circle Showcase; Episode 10 1:16:20
    Heartstrings Songwriters Circle Showcase; Episode 10
    by Jeff Blackburn, Cliff Kretzer, and Hallee McBeth Davenport

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NEXT SHOWCASE:
Our next showcase is on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at The Hall on Main Coffee and Cafe in Winchester. The doors open at 6:30 PM and the showcase starts at 7:00 PM.

Artist Line-Up: Rohs Opera House, Cynthiana, November 12th

John Isaacs

John Isaacs is a Kentucky singer-songwriter from Berea, raised on the sounds of traditional country music and drawn to the kind of songs that put the story first. His writing is plainspoken and character driven, built around real people, hard earned lessons, love, faith and the places that shape us.

 His sound leans into the roots of country music rather than chasing what happens to be on the radio. Whether performing alone with an acoustic guitar or backed by a band, Isaacs brings the same approach to the stage that he brings to his songwriting: keep it honest, keep it grounded, and let the lyrics do the work.

 With new music in the works and a growing catalog of original songs, Isaacs continues to build his place in Kentucky's independent music scene-one song, one room, and one audience at a time. 

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Greg Lynd

Born in Ashland, Kentucky, singer-songwriter Greg Lynd draws inspiration from his years in Appalachia and Eastern Kentucky, with influences that span decades and genres. Now based in Louisville, he reunited with musician and producer Matt Page in 2022 to form the duo Lynd-Page. Their debut album, Lime Tree, was released June 6, 2025 on Electric Sleep Records. 

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Wells Addington

Wells Addington grew up in the Appalachian hills of southern Ohio, spent time in Alabama and North Carolina, and now lives and picks in central Kentucky. Inspired by the lyrical craftsmanship of masters like John Prine, Lucinda Williams, and Leonard Cohen, he writes songs that straddle the line between folk and country. He hopes to bring you beauty and maybe break your heart.

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Artist Line-Up: The Hall, Win., Oct. 22nd

Rick Potter

RICK POTTER is a musician/singer/songwriter from Boyd County in Eastern Kentucky. Started writing songs in 2011 before retiring 2022 as Steelworker. Rick’s songs mainly stayed in his phone until late 2021 until he started recording with the help of Shelby Lore. His first single was released in January 2022 and first album titled These Days was released in April 2022. Rick was raised in a very musical family, developing a taste for bluegrass from his grandfather and classic country from his dad. Rick personifies a lot of old school country with a little bit of Appalachian bluegrass twang.

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Brian Glover

​​​​​Brian Glover is a family-friendly singer-songwriter from Richmond . He sings a wide variety of original music and cover songs, covering classic and modern country, classic through alternative rock, and many styles in-between. His original songs tell stories of his diverse life experiences with raw honesty, sometimes with cheesy or ironic humor to laugh at tougher situations.

Listeners have compared Brian's classic sounding vocals to the likes of Johnny Cash, Eddie Vedder, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Aaron Lewis, among others. His writing, depending on the song, has been compared to the likes of John Prine, Keith Whitley, Weird Al for the Halloween parodies, and more.  

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Bill Napier

Bill Napier’s love for music and guitar began at an early age, when his mother showed him his first chords on the guitar. He continued with that passion by playing music at his small country church throughout his early years. Like most people, his passion was put on hold while he built a career and raised a family. But his love for music was always there in the background. After his retirement in 2020, he knew he wanted to get back to his musical roots. He began playing his guitar again and learning more and more. His desire to do more with his music and learn all that he could eventually lead him to Morehead State University’s Traditional Music Program. He studied song writing, recording, took mandolin and banjo lessons, and played in a bluegrass ensemble. He plays at several jams around the area and his music keeps evolving. And according to Bill, it's never too late to learn and grow, and keep following your passion.

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“I had a wonderful time listening to phenomenal artists sing their own songs. It was better than any reality music TV show!”

— B. Akers

“I had a great time playing the Heartstrings Songwriter's Circle. Trish creates a positive and inviting environment for artists and audience alike. I highly recommend that artists apply for this opportunity. I also highly recommend attending an event! It's a unique and interactive experience. Get to know the songwriters behind the songs a little better!”

— V. Davis

“!!!!!!!AN INTIMATE AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE THAT IS A MUST DO PERIOD ❤️!!!!!!!”

— B. Higgins

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