Red Dirt Revue - Blaine Bailey & Mallory Eagle

Blaine Bailey is a Keetoowah Cherokee singer-songwriter from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, redefining country music with an uncompromising voice rooted in his heritage, community, and lived truth. A citizen of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Blaine first picked up a guitar as a kid at family jam sessions, soaking in the blues, classic rock, and red dirt country until those influences became the pulse of his own voice. Since then, Blaine has grown into one of the most compelling Indigenous voices in modern country music. Rolling Stone praised his 2025 album Indian Country for celebrating his Cherokee heritage and for the way it blends traditional country sounds with Native storytelling. Blaine’s earlier two albums, Home and Lost City, put him on the map as a thoughtful, authentic songwriting and exceptional guitar player. Along the way, his music has reached new ears through TV placements such as “Cigarettes and Roses” on Reservation Dogs, and his appearance on the CBS music competition The Road, where he stayed true to himself and his cultural voice. Honest, unhurried, and full of Cherokee fire, Blaine continues building his own lane in country music while honoring the land, stories, and community that shaped him.
From Oklahoma City, Mallory Eagle is a rising presence in Country and Americana music. Inspired by honky-tonk, country rock, and bluegrass,her music pays homage to traditions with a modern flair. Influenced by Krauss, Welch, and Patsy Cline, Mallory crafts honest, energizing songs with powerful vocals that connect intimately with listeners. Originally from Nashville, she released "Red Dirt Home" in 2018, and now, back in Oklahoma, she's released her 9-track album,"The Neon Waltz," in early 2024. Mallory's music reflects her roots, honors influences, and showcases her dedication to storytelling. Her warm melodies offer an emotional journey, leaving a lasting impression, one trucker ballad at a time.