Rising Star Ink Captivates Stagecoach with Powerful Festival Debut

The singer-songwriter delivered an impressive performance at the country music festival's closing day, marking her first appearance at the prestigious event.

Ink, whose real name is Atia Boggs, made her much-anticipated Stagecoach debut on Sunday, taking to the stage for a standout performance that capped off the festival's final day. Born in Germany to a military family and raised in Georgia, the 39-year-old artist expressed her gratitude to the crowd, saying, "It feels like home out here, I came all the way from Georgia."

A Performance to Remember

The accomplished songwriter and producer commanded the stage in striking attire—a studded black leather vest paired with fringed pants, accessorized with turquoise jewelry that complemented her aesthetic perfectly. Throughout the afternoon performance, she showcased several tracks from her EP Big Buskin', a project inspired by her formative years as a street performer in Atlanta.

Her setlist included fan favorites "God's Been Drinkin'" and "Hoedown," along with an emotional rendition of her debut single "Turquoise Cowboy." Following the performance, an visibly moved Ink reflected on the significance of the moment, sharing, "Now I'm out at Stagecoach with ya'll, living my dream!"

An Accomplished Artist

The Nashville artist has established herself as a sought-after collaborator, working alongside some of the industry's most prominent names while skillfully traversing multiple musical genres. Her recent achievements include a Grammy nomination for her cowriting work on "Luther" from Kendrick Lamar's album GNX at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony.

Additionally, Ink played a significant role in Beyoncé's critically acclaimed album Cowboy Carter, which earned Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards. She co-wrote three tracks on the project: "Texas Hold 'Em," "Sixteen Carriages," and "American Requiem."