Many folks joke that there’s gotta be something in the water in Eastern Kentucky for the region to produce as many country music artists as it has. One musician filling his cup is Bath County’s Branden Martin. A self-taught guitarist who appeared on season 12 of NBC’s “The Voice,” Martin’s soulful country vocals paired with rock’n instrumentals evoke the spirits of Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson. This intoxicating sound led to his 2022 album “001” receiving praise from as far away as Germany as the artist continues to grow his brand and reach.