Colby Acuff | |
Birth Name: | Colby Acuff[1] |
Birth Date: | October 15, 1996 |
Origin: | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho |
Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
Years Active: | 2020-present |
Website: | https://www.colbyacuff.com |
Colby Acuff (born October 15, 1996) is an American country singer-songwriter from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His major label debut album Western White Pines released just one month after signing to Sony[2] in May 2023.
Acuff was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[3] He is the son of Pat Acuff and Heidi Acuff.[4] He grew up fishing, hunting, and learning how to play instruments at the age of 5.[5]
He graduated from the University of Idaho[6] while studying economics and was offered a junior stockbroking job but turned it down to pursue his musical career.[7]
Acuff starting performing when he was 12 years old.[8]
Once he graduated highschool, he continued doing local shows. Eventually releasing three independent albums from 2020 to 2022.[9] This includes If I Were the Devil which went viral soon after its release.[10]
His debut album, Life of a Rolling Stone, released on January 15, 2020. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, his plans were put on hold.[11] This led to him returning to his job as a fly-fishing guide on the Columbia River.[12]
On February 15, 2021, Acuff released If I Were the Devil, which amassed 6 millions streams in the first 6 months of its release.[13]
On May 5, 2023, Acuff announced he was signing to Sony Music Nashville.[14] One month later, he released his first major label record Western White Pines on June 9, 2023.
On August 1, 2023, Acuff made his Grand Ole Opry debut.[15]
On September 15, Acuff released Western White Pines (Deluxe), which is the deluxe version of his album Western White Pines and contains 6 additional songs.
In June 2024, Acuff announced his upcoming album; American Son, which is set to release on August 23, 2024.