The Made in the South Awards Judging Process

Max Rainer of Wilderado performs four songs, including “Morning Light,” which is included on the band’s new album, Wilderado Live. Recorded at Riverfront Revival in North Charleston, South Carolina

The rock duo from Harrisonburg, Virginia, performs four songs at the G&G offices, including “Heaven Bends” from their latest album, Sunburned

The North Carolina-based husband-and-wife duo of Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth perform four songs in the G&G offices, including the new tracks “Flow” and “Baby Get Back”

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The artists play two songs, including “Promises,” from their latest album, Second Nature. Recorded at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

The Florida-born guitarist and songwriter plays four tracks from his debut album, Wild & Precious Life, among them “Stare at the Sun,” which was influenced by the fearless guitar playing of his father, Dickie Betts of the Allman Brothers. Guitarist Johnny Stachela accompanies Betts

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The singer-songwriter performs three songs, including two from her 2021 album, History of a Feeling. Recorded at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

Four members of the music collective—Julie Williams, Jett Holden, Roberta Lea, and Tylar Bryant—perform songs. Recorded at the High Water Music Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

Wilder Woods, the stage name of South Carolina–born Bear Rinehart, performs three songs, including “Maestro (Tears Don’t Lie),” from his latest album, Fever Sky. Recorded at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

The Western Kentucky native plays three songs, including the Hank Williams–inspired “Solitaire.” Recorded at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

The singer-songwriter performs four songs, including two from his forthcoming debut album, This Far South: the title track and “By the Way,” a tribute to his late father, John Prine