Drew Green Explained

Drew Green
Birth Place:McMinnville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2018–present

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]

Early life and songwriting career

Green 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

In 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

Singles

EPs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-02-11. Video Premiere: Drew Green’s Take On Sammy Kershaw’s "Politics, Religion, and Her" - C&I Magazine. 2021-11-28. Cowboys and Indians Magazine. en-US.
  2. Web site: Green gets to be a "Dirt Boy" again. 2021-11-28. www.countrystandardtime.com.
  3. Web site: 2021-05-19. Exclusive Premiere: Drew Green Debuts 'She Got That' Music Video on Outsider. 2021-11-28. Outsider. en-US.
  4. Web site: Kucirek. Melissa. 2020-09-12. Drew Green. 2021-11-27. Country Beat Magazine - Your Source for Country Music!.
  5. Web site: Kucirek. Melissa. 2020-09-12. Drew Green. 2021-11-27. Country Beat Magazine - Your Source for Country Music!.
  6. Web site: Green gets to be a "Dirt Boy" again. 2021-11-27. www.countrystandardtime.com.
  7. Web site: Megloranzo. Janeen. 2020-07-20. Exclusive: Getting to Know Drew Green. 2021-11-27. The Country Note. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2020-06-30. Honky-Tonk Favorite Drew Green Signs with Sony, Drops New Single. 2021-11-28. American Songwriter. en-US.
  9. Web site: Bernstein. Jonathan. 2018-12-21. Hear Florida Georgia Line Embrace Diversity in New 'People Are Different'. 2021-11-28. Rolling Stone. en-US.
  10. Web site: Cobb. Mark Hughes. Conner Smith song 'I Hate Alabama' dwells on a lost love, not just the dominant Tide. 2021-11-28. Tuscaloosa News. en-US.
  11. Web site: 2018-11-09. Drew Green Signs Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell Nashville And Cornman Music. 2021-11-28. MusicRow.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2020-06-09. Sony Music Nashville/Villa 40 Sign Drew Green. 2021-11-28. MusicRow.com. en-US.
  13. Web site: Geurts. Jimmy. Top 10 concert picks for Sarasota-Bradenton-Charlotte: June 3–9. 2021-11-28. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. en-US.
  14. Web site: Pandora Predicts the Artists to Watch in 2021. 2021-11-28. en-US. February 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210217234909/https://blog.pandora.com/us/pandora-predicts-the-artists-to-watch-in-2021/. dead.
  15. Web site: Nachman. Neal. 2021-08-16. Mitchell Tenpenny Headline "To Us It Did" Tour. 2021-11-27. Country Beat Magazine - Your Source for Country Music!.
  16. Web site: Ellwood-Hughes. Pip. Drew Green – ‘Dirt Boy Vol. 2’ review. 2021-11-28. en-US.
  17. Web site: 2021-06-24. Drew Green Signs With WME [Exclusive]]. 2021-11-28. MusicRow.com. en-US.

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