Chief’s Outsiders Round w/ Skyelor Anderson & Ben Kadlecek w/ guests Ivy Alex, Sheyna Gee, Emily McGill, Rachel Schumacher

Join hosts Skyler Anderson and Ben Kadlecek for Chief’s Outsiders Round, a free monthly writer’s round that highlights some of Nashville’s best up-and-coming artists.

This Month’s Guests:

Ivy Alex

Ivy Alex is a Nashville-based, Florida-born multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, and producer blending neosoul, jazz, and dreamy pop. Classically trained with roots in musical theatre and jazz, Ivy’s influence range from Alicia Keys to Stevie Wonder. A Berklee College of Music alum with a study in Film Scoring, she’s toured internationally as a dueling pianist/vocalist and now brings her soulful storytelling and cinematic soundscapes to stages across Music City.

Sheyna Gee

Honkytonk troubadour Sheyna Gee is known for her unforgettable voice, show and songwriting. In 2025, she continues to captivate audiences across the U.S. and internationally, performing at renowned festivals like C2C, Country Norway, and Bonnaroo. Her dynamic performances and authentic storytelling have garnered millions of streams and viral success on TikTok. Catch Sheyna on tour and check out her new single “Broke.”

Emily McGill

Emily McGill is a Humboldt Tennessee native. Growing up in a family band, she knew early that she wanted to be surrounded by music for the rest of her life. Her rockabilly, Country, and rock roots run deep and she hopes you find peace in the music that she also finds shelter in.

Rachel Schumacher

Originally from St. Louis Missouri, Rachel is a 25 year old country artist currently working in Nashville Tennessee. She got her start singing at open mics & small dive bar shows, eventually ending up on Broadway in Nashville. Her honest lyrics & slight country twang are similar to Taylor Swift in her early days. She takes inspiration from other artists like Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Moroney, & Miranda Lambert. Her first song “Maybe I’m Crazy” came out in November 2022, after just 5 months of living in Nashville. Her most recent single, “Days That End In “Y” was released in March of 2025.  If you keep up with her schedule, you can find her on roadway singing her own original music as well as all the Country classics.

The Hosts

Skyelor Anderson

Born in Memphis, Skyelor Anderson has been making a name for himself in the country scene, blending soul, gospel, and country into a sound that’s all his own. A former X Factor contestant, he has opened for major acts like Jamey Johnson, Brothers Osborne, and Jon Pardi, proving he belongs on the biggest stages.

Ben Kadlecek

A Southern Rock/Alternative Country Artist from the Texas Hill Country town of Dripping Springs.  A piano player since the age of seven, Ben’s unique gift is the fact that he can command the stage behind both a keyboard and a guitar. He treats the craft of songwriting like a puzzle, trying to find the best way to make the pieces fit while weaving a meaningful story throughout the song. His first major cut as a songwriter is one he previously released on his own project “Brazos County Bound”.  Amen is the lead single from Nashville recording artist Jacob Bryant’s 2022 album “Barstool Preacher”.  Ben was busy in 2022 with singles “Ghosts” released in January and finding its way to BMI’s Texas Top Ten playlist and “Tell Me” landing on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country playlist following in February. In August 2023, Ben relocated to Nashville, Tennessee fulltime.  Since moving he has been busy writing and recording new music.  A five song project released in March 2024 followed by a single “Hell Mary” in October. 2025 is already looking to be a breakout year for the young singer/songwriter.