Country-Folk Singer-Songwriters: Jonathan & Abby Peyton w/ Hunter Blalock

Jonathan Peyton is an independent singer/songwriter from Woodstock, Ga. He writes emotion-evoking songs that tell a story and captivate audiences by their relatability and honesty. With his upbringing in North Georgia, Jonathan found himself gravitating towards music to help process his life experiences and soon started writing music to tell his stories.

Jonathan and his wife Abigail teamed up with Sadler Vaden of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit for their 2nd studio album “Nothing Here’s the Same” which released in 2024. They quickly found themselves back in the studio in for their next album “How We’ve Come So Far” which releases in August of 2025.

Jonathan and Abigail have had the opportunity to open for acts such as Zach Bryan, The Head and the Heart, Charles Wesley Godwin, Wyatt Flores, Drew Holcomb, and more! In 2023 they opened 2 nights at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, for Zach Bryan.

Hunter Blalock is a songwriter who doesn’t shy away from the heavy stuff. With a worn notebook, a beat-up guitar, and a voice that feels like late nights on the road, he writes songs that say the things most people are afraid to. His music digs into the raw, real parts of life—the quiet battles, the heartbreaks, the unspoken truths—offering connection in places where silence usually lives.

Proudly from Northwest Georgia, Hunter carries the grit, grace, and storytelling spirit of home into everything he does. That place—its people, its stillness, its struggles—has shaped him as both an artist and a person.

He’s been touring for years, carving out a space on stages big and small, and building a following one honest song at a time. His debut record, Cherokee Hills, released in November 2024, captures that spirit—stories wrapped in melody, meant to meet people where they are.

Hunter’s not chasing fame—he’s chasing truth. Whether it’s a dim-lit venue or the middle of nowhere, his songs carry a kind of quiet gravity, and find you when you need them most.

Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our "speakeasy"-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing [email protected] . .

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