Rising Artists
Every episode of The Rugged Revival featuring Rising Artists — conversations with independent country, Americana, and roots artists.
Rebecca Porter
Rebecca Porter - From Guam to Rising Appalachian Honky Tonk Star | Rugged Revival
Born in Guam and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Rebecca Porter blends soulful melodies and fearless lyrics with her honey-smooth voice to create her own brand of Appalachian honky tonk. Her 2023 EP, "Queen of the Local", earned national acclaim and led to recognition in Rissi Palmer's Color Me Country Class of 2024, features on Ed Helms' Good Country and a debut on NPR's Mountain Stage. Known for electrifying live performances, Porter captivates audiences with her emotional intensity and grit. With her highly anticipated debut album, "Roll With the Punches", set for release in August 2025 (announcing April 25), Porter's personal and raw storytelling continues to push boundaries, projecting a cinematic soundscape that balances traditional country’s rugged spirit with an unapologetic journey of perseverance.
Daniel Cain
Daniel Cain – Kentucky Outlaw Country & Psychedelic Blues
Daniel Cain is a singer/songwriter from Stanford, Kentucky, USA. His music mirrors his Appalachian roots and family upbringing, so far, blending outlaw country, grassy folk, roots rock, and psychedelic blues. With influence from Chris Stapleton to Chris Cornell, he connects it all and does so with his own grit. Dubbed Kentucky’s Rising Star of Country Music in ‘23 by Renfro Valley, as well as an act to watch by Whiskey Riff and Kentucky Country Music blogs, Cain’s path and promise came to him as surprise as Cain began his public performing career in early 2021 only in hopes to honor his now late father, Jeff, who inspired Daniel to write and play like he did. With Cain’s authentic penmanship, impressive picking, and a deep, soulful, gravelly voice like you’ve never heard before, it doesn’t take long to see why this young man is on the rise.