NASHVILLE (September 21, 2026) -- Gaither Music Group recording artists Brothers of the Heart (Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers , and Ben Isaacs) will join an extraordinary gathering of musicians at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, taking place September 26-27, 2026, at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Known for their signature four-part harmonies and acoustic blend of country, gospel and bluegrass, Brothers of the Heart will join a star-studded lineup assembled by legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. The 2026 festival brings together celebrated artists from across musical genres for two days of performances and collaborations, with proceeds benefiting Crossroads Centre Antigua, the treatment and education facility founded by Clapton.

The invitation marks a special milestone for Brothers of the Heart and continues a relationship between the festival and acclaimed vocalist Bradley Walker, who first appeared at Crossroads in 2019 and returned in 2023. In a festival built around many of the world's most celebrated guitarists, Walker has carved out a unique place as a vocalist, earning repeated invitations to share his unmistakable country voice with the Crossroads audience.

Clapton discovered Walker when he ran across a YouTube performance of him singing "Drifting Too Far From The Shore" and sent him an email invitation to join the 2019 Crossroads Festival in Dallas where he performed alongside Vince Gill, Albert Lee, and Jerry Douglas and participated in the festival's all-star finale. He returned to Crossroads in Los Angeles in 2023, performing with the Del McCoury Band, Sierra Hull, and Jerry Douglas before joining Clapton for a memorable performance of "Always On My Mind." In addition, the two artists collaborated on a cover of Willie Nelson's song "Always On My Mind" released in 2023 in celebration of Nelson's 90th birthday.

Now, Walker returns with his Brothers of the Heart bandmates for the group's first appearance at the festival.

"It still seems surreal to say this, but Eric Clapton has become a dear, dear friend to me since he first invited me to sing at Crossroads in 2019," says Walker. "The world knows Eric's talent, but God has blessed me with the opportunity to know his heart. Our friendship is something I truly cherish. I'm so thankful for the chance to now share the Crossroads experience with my Brothers. It is a very special thing, and an honor of a lifetime to be invited. We are going to have a blast!"

"When the four of us started making music together, we weren't thinking about where it might take us. We just knew how much we loved singing together," says Fortune. "To see that journey lead us to a stage like Crossroads, surrounded by some of the greatest musicians in the world, is incredible. I'm thankful for the invitation, and I can't wait for people to hear what these Brothers are bringing to Austin."

"Crossroads represents musicianship at the very highest level, so to be invited to be part of this event is both humbling and exciting," says Isaacs. "What I love about Brothers of the Heart is that each of us brings something different to the table, but when we come together, the music becomes something all its own. We're honored to bring our style of country, gospel, and roots music to the Crossroads stage."

For Rogers, the opportunity carries special significance as he prepares to share a stage with one of his lifelong musical heroes.

"Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would get to share the stage with someone who is not only my guitar hero, but a musical hero to countless people around the world," says Rogers. "It is such an honor to be part of his festival and to share the stage with so many incredible artists he has invited. What a day this is going to be!"

Hailed by Cowboys & Indians Magazine as a "country, bluegrass, gospel dream team," Brothers of the Heart features four award-winning artists whose individual careers span the worlds of country, gospel and bluegrass music. Fortune, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame-inducted Statler Brothers for more than two decades, wrote and sang lead on some of the group's signature recordings. Walker has earned acclaim for his baritone voice and traditional country, bluegrass and gospel performances. Isaacs, a member of the award-winning family group The Isaacs, is an accomplished vocalist, musician and producer, while Rogers brings years of experience as a vocalist, musician and songwriter.

Together, their harmonies and acoustic arrangements have made Brothers of the Heart a distinctive collaboration built on friendship, musicianship and a shared love of timeless songs.

"Brothers of the Heart are four world-class musicians who have built something incredibly special together," says Paul Sizelove, President of Sun Label Group and Gaither Music Group. "Bradley's history with Crossroads speaks volumes about the respect he has earned among his peers, and to now see Jimmy, Ben, and Mike joining him onstage is an exciting moment for the group. We are incredibly proud to see Brothers of the Heart representing the Gaither artist family alongside such an extraordinary collection of artists."

Each member has enjoyed a hugely successful career before coming together as Brothers of the Heart and still maintains their individual careers.

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival will take place September 26-27, 2026, at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The event will feature performances and multi-artist collaborations spanning generations and musical genres, with proceeds benefiting Crossroads Centre Antigua. For additional festival information and tickets, visit the official Crossroads Guitar Festival website.

ABOUT BROTHERS OF THE HEART

Comprised of Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers, and Ben Isaacs, Brothers of the Heart brings together four celebrated voices from the worlds of country, gospel, and bluegrass music. Combining impeccable four-part harmonies with acoustic arrangements, the quartet has earned acclaim for breathing new life into classic songs while maintaining the authenticity and musical traditions that inspired each member. Brothers of the Heart records for Gaither Music Group. You can listen to recently released projects from the group here.

About Gaither Music Group

One of the largest Independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill, and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum.

These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Sandi Patty, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Whitney Houston, The Isaacs, and others.

The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 50 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God's Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate.

Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008, and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, and Universal Music Group remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 4 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 4 million subscribers.

 

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