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Artist
Stephen Flatt
6+ albums
about
Authentic country music still exists in Nashville; it thrives in the songs and voices of hard-edged southern storytellers like Stephen Flatt. Country music quite literally runs in this Nashville native’s veins, his great-uncle being bluegrass legend Lester Flatt. It was this traditional family influence that ultimately forged Flatt's grasp of musical authenticity and honest storytelling, as well as the rejection of mainstream Nashville’s oft-overproduced musical styles. After a lifetime in a musical family and performing in other projects, Flatt is set to release his solo debut Cumberland Bones — a vivid collection of character sketches born from the storied cultures of the American South, combining musical elements of country, Americana, folk, southern rock and, of course, bluegrass. A seasoned vocalist and guitarist, he honed his talents performing in bars, clubs and writer's nights while in college, and eventually formed the Americana duo Flatt & Alvis with fellow singer/songwriter Shane Alvis. Featuring an all-star cast of Nashville session players, Flatt & Alvis recorded and independently released their debut album Fields of Fire to critical acclaim. The band toured regionally during the early aughts, garnering a formidable reputation for their vocal harmonies and unique sound combining traditional Appalachian folk, southern rock and traditional country. In 2011, Stephen formed the blues/rock outfit known as The Tolleson Experiment; again, combining multiple musical