Ava Bently is getting recognition on an international stage. Rolling Stone UK included her in a recent feature on Media With Drake, the Nashville-based artist development agency that’s been making waves in the independent country music scene throughout 2026.
The piece, written by Kyle Russell and published in partnership with Media With Drake, highlighted several artists under the agency’s wing, but it was Ava’s story that led the roster.
Her single “Just Not Enough” hit the No. 1 spot on Amazon Country New Releases, a milestone the article pointed to as proof of her ability to connect with listeners well beyond any single market or region.
What sets Ava apart from the other artists profiled is something the article made a point of revealing: Ava Bently is an AI-generated artist, with her creator Angela Barrow serving as the mastermind behind the music and the lyrics.
It’s a distinction Rolling Stone UK didn’t bury or treat as a footnote. It framed Ava’s chart success as evidence that audiences are responding to the songwriting and the sound itself, regardless of how the artist behind the mic came to be.
The feature also noted that Ava isn’t slowing down. She’s currently in the middle of a meet & greet tour, building direct connections with fans, while laying groundwork for a full performance tour set for 2027.
Founded by music marketing specialist Drake Tigges, Media With Drake has built a reputation for spotting talent early and helping artists develop sustainable, long-term careers rather than chasing a single hit.
The agency’s approach centers on marketing support, strategic guidance, and label-style services tailored to each artist.
Alongside Ava, the article profiled UK country newcomer Hannah Trim, Kansas City’s Jimmy Harris, and veteran singer-songwriter Rachael Warfield, each at different stages of that same development pipeline.
For Ava, the inclusion in a Rolling Stone UK feature marks another step in a career that’s already defying expectations about what an artist, and an artist’s origin story, can look like.
As she moves toward a 2027 tour, the No. 1 chart placement for “Just Not Enough” stands as an early marker of just how far that momentum could carry her.
Read the full Rolling Stone UK feature here.
