It wasn’t that long ago that singer-songwriter Jett Holden had given up on a career in not only country music, but music entirely. Luckily, the desire to give up on his dream came right around the time Holly G, founder of Black Opry — an organization, tour & now record label celebrating & supporting Black artists in roots & country — stumbled upon his music online. Fast forward to now — hard work, sweat & more than a fair share of tears have led to him releasing his debut album 'The Phoenix' on G’s new label, Black Opry Records. Produced by Will Hoge (CMA & Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter) & recorded at Cartoon Moon Recording Studio in East Nashville, 'The Phoenix' highlights Holden’s sincere songwriting & sometimes gritty, always melodic vocals while featuring multiple talented Nashville musicians who Hoge tapped to lend their musicality to his 10 vulnerable tracks — a collection of songs that reflect on Holden’s experience as a Black, queer man growing up in the rural South.