Drew Green is an American country music singer-songwriter signed to Sony Music Nashville.[1] Before becoming a performer, Green wrote songs for other artists including Florida Georgia Line and Conner Smith.[2] In 2020, he released his debut project, Dirt Boy Vol. 1. The lead single, "Little More Be Alright," began playing on SiriusXM's The Highway channel.[3]
Drew Green | |
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| Born | McMinnville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Website | drewgreen |
Early life and songwriting career
editGreen was born and raised in McMinnville, Tennessee, where he worked on his father's nursery.[4] He grew up listening to hip-hop and country music, citing Eric Church, Alan Jackson, and Sammy Kershaw as some of his early influences.[5]
While in college, Green started playing shows locally while pursuing a degree in finance.[6] The owner of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge saw one of Green's performances, and afterward invited him to play at the Nashville bar. The set turned into a regular weekend gig for Green.[7]
After graduating, Green began working at a local bank, but soon after quit the job and relocated to Nashville in order to pursue a songwriting career. He began co-writing with local musicians including Hardy.[8]
In 2018, Florida Georgia Line cut "Colorado", which Green wrote with Hardy and Hunter Phelps.[9] The song was included on the band's fourth studio album Can't Say I Ain't Country. Green co-wrote Conner Smith's viral song, "I Hate Alabama".[10]
In November 2018, Green signed a publishing deal with Cornman Music, a joint-venture between Warner/Chappell and musician Brett James, who signed on as Green's manager.[11]
Record deal and debut EP
editIn June 2020, Green signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and released his debut single "Little More Be Alright".[12] In September, he released his introductory EP, Dirt Boy Vol. 1.[13] Pandora named him an "Artist to Watch in 2021".[14]
In August 2021, Green was announced as the main opener on Mitchell Tenpenny's headlining tour.[15] Two months later, he released his sophomore project, Dirt Boy Vol. 2.[16] In June, Green signed an exclusive deal with WME.[17]
Discography
editSingles
- "Just Talkin" (Independent, 2018)
- "Little More Be Alright" (Sony Music Nashville, 2020)
- "Right Where I Be" (Sony Music Nashville, 2020)
- "Hooch" (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
- "The Rest of Our Lives" (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
- "Cold Beer and Copenhagen" (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
EPs
- Dirt Boy Vol. 1 (Sony Music Nashville, 2020)
- Dirt Boy Vol. 2 (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
References
edit- ^ "Video Premiere: Drew Green's Take On Sammy Kershaw's "Politics, Religion, and Her" - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. February 11, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Green gets to be a "Dirt Boy" again". www.countrystandardtime.com. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive Premiere: Drew Green Debuts 'She Got That' Music Video on Outsider". Outsider. May 19, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Kucirek, Melissa (September 12, 2020). "Drew Green". Country Beat Magazine - Your Source for Country Music!. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ Kucirek, Melissa (September 12, 2020). "Drew Green". Country Beat Magazine - Your Source for Country Music!. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ "Green gets to be a "Dirt Boy" again". www.countrystandardtime.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ Megloranzo, Janeen (July 20, 2020). "Exclusive: Getting to Know Drew Green". The Country Note. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ "Honky-Tonk Favorite Drew Green Signs with Sony, Drops New Single". American Songwriter. June 30, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Bernstein, Jonathan (December 21, 2018). "Hear Florida Georgia Line Embrace Diversity in New 'People Are Different'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Cobb, Mark Hughes. "Conner Smith song 'I Hate Alabama' dwells on a lost love, not just the dominant Tide". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Drew Green Signs Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell Nashville And Cornman Music". MusicRow.com. November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Sony Music Nashville/Villa 40 Sign Drew Green". MusicRow.com. June 9, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Geurts, Jimmy. "Top 10 concert picks for Sarasota-Bradenton-Charlotte: June 3–9". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Pandora Predicts the Artists to Watch in 2021". Archived from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Nachman, Neal (August 16, 2021). "Mitchell Tenpenny Announces [sic] Headline "To Us It Did" Tour". Country Beat Magazine - Your Source for Country Music!. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip. "Drew Green – 'Dirt Boy Vol. 2' review". Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Drew Green Signs With WME [Exclusive]". MusicRow.com. June 24, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.