New Artist Spotlight: Bottomland Brings Southeast Texas Grit and Heart to Country’s Center Stage

In a landscape where viral hooks and polished production often dominate, Bottomland is taking the long road—and it's working.

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The up-and-coming Southeast Texas duo, made up of singer-songwriters Cannon Brand and Justin Lane Gates, isn’t chasing trends. They’re chasing truth. With a sound rooted in southern rock swagger and country grit, Bottomland has emerged from the honky-tonks of the Lone Star State with a style that feels refreshingly lived-in and undeniably electric.

Their story isn't built on overnight stardom or social media gimmicks. It’s built on years of dues paid in smoky bars, long drives, and live shows that convert skeptics into believers. In fact, it’s the stage—not the screen—that has become the backbone of Bottomland’s growing momentum. The pair’s raucous, raw performances are quickly earning them a reputation as one of the most compelling young duos to watch in the genre.

Their breakout single, “Over You, Over It,” is a heart-on-the-sleeve anthem that has already crossed the 1 million stream mark, proving that authenticity still has a seat at the table. With over 150,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Bottomland is clearly striking a chord—not just with fans, but with a music industry eager for stories that hit home.

And that’s precisely what they do best.

In a genre that has always cherished the power of a good duo—from Brooks & Dunn to Maddie & Tae—Bottomland is adding their own flavor to the legacy. Their harmonies hit hard, their writing cuts deep, and their presence on stage feels like something far bigger than two guys with guitars. It’s southern storytelling wrapped in gritty energy—unpolished in all the right ways.

As the duo continues their grassroots climb, they’re not just building a fan base. They’re building a movement—one that values connection over perfection and soul over spectacle.