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OurStage Snapshot: Wendy Newcomer

Sounds Like: The timeless country sounds of Loretta Lynn or Patty Loveless

Influenced By: Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson

Why She's Blowing Up OurStage: At Merlefest, the annual Americana music festival in North Carolina, Wendy's song 'Runaround' received a Chris Austin Songwriting Award. A seasoned tunesmith, she has a knack for writing songs people can relate to, including the infectiously funny 'Too Much Vodka.' Wendy is now busy writing her next record.

OurStage Snapshot: Ben Cyllus

Sounds Like: Ryan Adams on a pop binge

Influenced By: The Beatles, Gram Parsons and Elvis Costello

Why He's Blowing Up OurStage: He has toured with My Morning Jacket and the Wallflowers, and Emmylou Harris once told him that he's on her iPod! But this young singer credits his success on OurStage as "the right time for me as an artist to show my hard work."


Hear Cyllus' song, 'Cry Later,' and read a candid interview with the rising star after the jump.

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OurStage Snapshot: Ashleigh Flynn

Sounds Like: A smooth mix of Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris and Ryan Adams

Influenced By: Neil Young, Lyle Lovett and Patty Griffin

Why She's Blowing Up OurStage: Recently selected to perform at this summer's Bonnaroo Festival, the Portland based singer-songwriter has just released a documentary of her night spent playing with Sneakin' Out -- a Portland alt-bluegrass band.

OurStage Snapshot: American Babies

Sounds Like: Ryan Adams meets Neil Young, with a hint of Gram Parsons

Influenced By: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash

Why They're Blowing Up OurStage: Founded by Philadelphia-bred songwriter Tom Hamilton, American Babies' sound combines Hamilton's urban mindset with the country music he grew up listening to. Scoring major gigs at this year's SXSW and Bonnaroo festivals, the foursome has already made a big splash in the country and Americana music scenes.


Watch the American Babies SXSW video blog after the jump.

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