PHOTOS: "Country at Koger" brings up-and-coming country artists to the midlands

Carolina Productions held its “Country at Koger” event at the Koger Center on Aug. 27, 2023. The free event for students featured performances from country artists Jordana Bryant, Vincent Mason and Will Cullen. Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused the event to move indoors where each artist performed their hit songs and covers of popular country artists including Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and others. Will Cullen performed mashups of popular songs and various genres during his headlining act.

Jordana Bryant (right) and Riley Bria (left) perform on stage during the "Country at Koger" event on Aug. 27, 2023. The two artists originated from Pennsylvania and now make their living in Nashville, Tenn.

A Koger Center sign describing the venue's improved seating sits behind the stage during the "Country at Koger" event on Aug. 27, 2023. The event, hosted by Carolina Productions, featured performances from country artists Jordana Bryant, Vincent Mason and Will Cullen.

Jordana Bryant performs during the "Country at Koger" event on Aug. 27, 2023. Bryant performed some of her original hits including "Penniless and Broke," "u don't get 2," and her new song, "Whiplash."

Vincent Mason performs at the Koger Center on Aug. 27, 2023. The Roswell, Ga., native performed covers of popular country songs and many of his hit songs including "The Breakdown," "Everybody Loves Her," and "Hey Texas."

Students clap during country artist Vincent Mason's performance at the Koger Center on Aug. 27, 2023. Mason has been writing music for four years and has been performing in Nashville, Tenn., for the past three years.

Will Cullen puts a capo on his guitar during his headlining performance at the Koger Center on Aug. 27, 2023. Cullen, a Whitewater, Mich., native performed a mix of country and pop mashups and some of his hit songs.

Students clap during Will Cullen's headlining performance at the Koger Center on Aug. 27, 2023. Cullen performed a mashup of popular songs and played some of his original tracks.

Vince Mason (left) and Will Cullen (right) perform a duo at the end of the "Country at Koger" event on Aug. 27, 2023. The free event for students featured performances from country artists Jordana Bryant, Vincent Mason and Will Cullen.

Fourth-year environmental science student and President of Gamecock Productions D'Asia White talks to the crowd at the end of the "Country at Koger" event on Aug. 27, 2023. The free concert featured performances from country artists Jordana Bryant, Vincent Mason and Will Cullen.

The outside of the Koger Center for the Arts on Aug. 27, 2023. The "Country at Koger" event featured performances from country artists Jordana Bryant, Vincent Mason and Will Cullen.