“For me, the demons of PTSD knock the loudest when it's quiet. When I have a guitar in my hands I find peace,” says songwriter, artist, and Army veteran Scotty Hasting. In April of 2011, he was left fighting for his life, flying out of Afghanistan on a medivac after being shot ten times.

In classic Nashville fashion, a chance encounter with the son of Black River Entertainment's President and CEO, Gordon Kerr, brought him into the sights of the independent label.

Now on a mission to help anyone struggling with loss or their mental health find solace through his music, Hasting strives to connect with his listeners by producing music that doesn't need an explanation. “I want to show people that it may be bad now, but I promise you it's going to get better." Having found his escape from PTSD through archery and music, Scotty devotes his time and talents to several organizations, including Creativets, Guitars 4 Vets, and more to offer other veterans the same tranquility.