Qualified Records Announces 2025 Slate of American Roots Releases

Qualified Records is pleased to announce its 2025 slate of American Roots releases, continuing its commitment to quality songwriting, authentic production, and support for both established and emerging artists in the Americana, blues, and roots-rock space.

The lineup features King Size from roots-rock ensemble Big Shoes Band ; Need to Know, the second album from Yates McKendree, following Buchanan Lane, his highly acclaimed, chart-topping, BMA Nominated debut; and Last Nite Live at the Bluebird, a posthumous live album from Grammy-winning, BMA and artist Mike Henderson, recorded at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe, where his "Blue Monday" Residency was held for over 30 years.. Mike was a Grammy™ winner, a two-time CMA award winner, a four-time Grammy nominee, an IBMA award winner, a two-time ACM nominee and a multi-platinum, #1 hit songwriter and musician.

All projects were produced by Grammy winner Kevin McKendree and executive produced by John Heithaus with Janet Henderson on the Last Night Live from the Bluebird CD.

Releases will be available in high-resolution digital formats, limited-edition vinyl (soon) and Limited Edition CDs, on Bandcamp, and across all major streaming platforms.

Qualified Records’ artists have earned national radio airplay, Grammy(R) Ballot nominations, Blues Music Award Nominations, festival appearances, and widespread critical praise. With this new slate, the label reaffirms its role as a trusted home for compelling, roots-driven music.