Dalton Dover

Twenty-three-year-old Dalton Dover first started singing at church as a kid, winning his fifth-grade school talent show performing Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” In that moment Dover’s love of performing was born. By the age of 16 he had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Enamored with the honesty and storytelling found in country music, Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes” was the first song Dover taught himself to play on guitar. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R Veteran and founder of Droptine Recordings, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover.

Married to his high school sweetheart, Faith, the two have lived in the same rural Georgia small town, population 1,200, all their lives, important for the Dovers to give their two young children, Taylor and Alyiah, the same idyllic childhood they had growing up—the life one finds in a small town. And it’s that pace and familiarity he enjoys so much that he sings about on his debut track “You Got a Small Town.” Produced by McV and available now on Droptine, “You Got A Small Town” earned praise fromBillboard, sharing “the song’s tale is lifted by blazing guitar lines and Dover’s soaring vocals, transforming the track into a smoky love letter to small towns.” 

Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch and is set to release new music throughout the remainder of 2022.

Tommy Karlas

Tommy Karlas is a professional country music singer/songwriter from East Alton, IL. He started writing songs and taking trips to Nashville at the age of 14. He finally made the move to Nashville in 2001 at the age of 19 where he soon met Jeff Carlton who signed him to his first publishing deal. Since then, Tommy has written songs for artists such as Blake Shelton, Warren Zeiders, Old Dominion, Randy Travis, Montgomery Gentry and many more, including the multi-week No. 1 “Roll With Me” which went on to be the fastest rising and most downloaded song of Montgomery Gentry’s long career, also penning Tommy an ASCAP Songwriter of the Year nomination. Tommy released his debut songwriter album in October of 2021 entitled “Put It In Drive.”

Alex Maxwell

Signed to a partnership deal with Droptine Music / Verse 2 and Sony Music Publishing, it all started for Alex at just 3 years old – “a Garth Brooks cd, a cheap (very small) guitar, cowboy boots, and what ever I could make look like a microphone was what started it all.” Alex would put on “shows” every time there was some type of gathering and that was where he fell in love with the idea of performing. By the time he was 16, Alex began writing songs and performing throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Alex’s passion for music took a giant step when just 3 days after his high school graduation he moved to Nashville, leaving behind everything in Western Pennsylvania. “Moving to a place where you don’t know a single person definitely is a gut check. Going out everywhere by yourself, just trying to find anyone you can talk to takes a toll on you but made me mature fast” and that it absolutely did. At only 24, Alex is well ahead of his time which is shown in his admirable determination and work ethic.

Now no longer a stranger around Nashville, Alex has co-written with number one writers and has received Over 20 major label cuts including Kidd G’s current single, cuts on chase Mathews, Trey Lewis, Kameron Marlowe, Dalton Dover, Bryce Leatherwood and more. Coming from a wide variety of influences, there is an unmistakable sound from his songwriting, guitar playing, and vocal performances that has a catchy – honky tonk feel that will get boots stomping or hearts melting.

Alex is currently playing shows and writing daily. He has recently released a track that is a collaboration with friend Trey Lewis called “Good To Know People.”

Russell Sutton

Russell Sutton was born and raised in Austin, Tx, and grew up around the country music scene, with his father playing guitar and tour managing for country star Rick Trevino. In 2017, He spent the year touring the country as a part of the duo Grassroots Revival, sharing the stage with the likes of Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Billy Currington, Brothers Osborne, Cole Swindell, Aaron Watson, Walker Hayes, and others. 

As a songwriter, he recently had his first #1 single “My Boy” by Elvie Shane, as well as having a handful of songs with Sony recording artist Drew Green. Russell recently had his second number one single, “Whiskey On You,” which was released by Sony recording artist Nate Smith. He resides in Nashville, TN with his wife, Melissa, their baby girl Phoebe and their dog Bubs.

Cody Hibbard

Adair, Oklahoma native, Cody Hibbard grew up running and working on the family farm with dreams that spread across the horizon. Cody attended the United States Naval Academy where injuries would bring him to a different part of his life, Pipelining.  But music was always in his heart and at the end of the day, Cody just wants to continue to prove that dreams are fueled by hard work and drive!

Lil’ Skinny

At the young age of 23, Lil’ Skinny has already traveled many miles and played countless numbers of bars from small towns all around the country, to the big bright lights of Nashville, TN.

At 15 years old, Skinny’s career started with a golden ticket to Hollywood on the famous music TV series American Idol. Where he would later return to compete again 6 years later at age 21, finishing in the Top 40.

Since then, he has had many different achievements from graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry, studio work for Dolly Parton, performing 100+ shows a year,  and also playing for fans from Las Vegas to Key west and everywhere in between.

After signing with Droptine music, Skinny plans to start releasing new music by Fall of 2023 with the help of industry vets Jim Catino and Jimmy Ritchey.

Lil’ Skinny is known for his hell raising shows, full of southern rock and his own unique style of songwriting. 

Luke Borchelt

Rising country act Luke Borchelt has been making music for over a decade. Initially releasing tracks on SoundCloud and performing regionally in Maryland, Indiana, and New York, Borchelt has always had a passion for storytelling through music. 

After 7 years of performing in another project, Borchelt taught himself to play guitar and began releasing music under his own name. This shift marked a new chapter in his musical journey, allowing him to write more personal and impactful songs. His dedication and talent soon led to significant milestones, including opening for Shaboozey on his latest tour, signing a record deal with Droptine Recordings and Grey Area Records, and being officially signed to Sony Music Publishing.

Growing up in a musically diverse environment, Luke draws inspiration from a range of artists and genres, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Frank Ocean, Ye, Atmosphere, and Tyler Childers. His music is a testament to his roots in Maryland and reflects a blend of influences from country, and DMV hip-hop, resulting in his unique sound.

Luke describes his music as a journal, a way to process and compartmentalize life events. With a focus on storytelling, his songs often explore themes of relationships and personal experiences, particularly those rooted in his Maryland upbringing. His songwriting process typically begins with a compelling image and follows the principles of “show, don’t tell” and “good writing costs you something.”

Luke has pursued his passion for music relentlessly, balancing seven years of making music for fun with three years of hard work and dedication to make music his career. His journey reflects his commitment to his craft and his belief in the power of vulnerability and authenticity in music. Outside of music, Luke is passionate about disaster relief and works with Mercy Chefs, an international disaster relief nonprofit based in Portsmouth, VA.

DROPTINE also represents the catalogs of Ben Gallaher, Carlton Anderson and Wesley Davis