Steve Moakler

Steve Moakler debuts the video for his song "Suitcase," starring his wife Gracie.

Steve Moakler penned Dierks Bentley's hit "Riser," alongside Travis Meadows. And in this look backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, we get to see him take on the track in his own way.

Steve Moakler has taken the long way around on his road to country music success, but the rising singer-songwriter doesn't mind.

Steve Moakler and his wife have a lot of fond memories of “Red.” In fact Gracie calls the two months they spent on the Winnebago soon after they married the best time of her life. Neither knew it at the time, but those nights spent sleeping on a too-small bed would lead to the singer’s Grand Ole Opry debut.

Today we feature an up-and-coming singer and songwriter who was born and raised in two places that don't immediately bring country music to mind.