Drew Parker (musician) explained

Background:person
Drew Parker
Origin:Covington, Georgia
Genre:Country
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Label:Warner Music Nashville
Spouse:Mallory Sauls Parker

Drew Parker is an American country singer-songwriter. He has released two EPs under Warner Music Nashville and charted for his song "While You're Gone." He has co-written numerous songs which have peaked at No. 1 and also received a Grammy Award nomination for co-writing the song "Doin' This."

Early life and education

Parker is originally from Covington, Georgia and grew up singing in church. As a senior in high school, he began singing country music at open mic nights. He released several gospel CDs while in high school and also won the Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year Award from the Georgia Country and Gospel Music Association in 2008.[1] He moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 24 where he began to write for country musician Luke Combs.[2]

Career

Parker co-wrote the song "Homemade" for Jake Owen in 2019. The song went on to peak at No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Music and US Country Airplay charts.[3] The following year he signed with Warner Music Nashville and released the EP While You're Gone. The self-titled single from the EP peaked at No. 42 on the US Country Airplay chart.[4] He also co-wrote the Luke Combs song "Forever After All" which was certified 5× Platinum and earned him the BMI Country Award for Song of the Year in 2022.[5] In 2021, he went on tour with Combs as his opening act.[6] He also co-write the songs "1, 2 Many" and "Nothing Like You," and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2022 for co-writing the song "Doin' This."[7] Parker began his headline tour ("At The End of the Dirt Road") in 2023.[5] The same year he released an EP with the same title.[8]

Personal life

Parker lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Mallory.[1]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
While You're Gone
  • Release date: 2020
  • Label: Warner Music Nashville
At the End of the Dirt Road
  • Release date: 2023
  • Label: Warner Music Nashville

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
US Country Airplay
[9]
2021"While You're Gone"42While You're Gone
2024"Love the Leavin'"[10] 60Camouflage Cowboy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spigolon . Tom . Drew Parker is Newton County's rising star . The Covington News . March 17, 2021.
  2. Web site: Kawashima . Dale . Country Singer/Songwriter Drew Parker Co-Writes #1 Hit "Forever After All" For Luke Combs, And Releases His EP, While You’re Gone . Songwriter Universe . August 3, 2021.
  3. Web site: Asker . Jim . Jake Owen Tops Country Airplay With ‘Homemade,’ Celebrating the ‘Most Important Thing in Life’ . Billboard . March 24, 2020.
  4. Web site: Covington's Drew Parker nominated for Grammy Award . The Covington News . November 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: Farthing . Lydia . Drew Parker Announces Headlining Tour For Winter 2023 . Music Row . November 11, 2022.
  6. Web site: Peveto . Kyle . Country artist Drew Parker can finally sing his songs to live audience, will perform in Gonzales on Saturday . The Advocate . May 13, 2021.
  7. Web site: Milliken . Paul . Covington native celebrates first Grammy nomination . Fox5 Atlanta . December 27, 2022.
  8. Web site: Rooten . Melanie . Drew Parker Releases His Label Debut EP, "At the End of the Dirt Road," Featuring an Extra Special Track With His Wife (Exclusive) . Celeb Secrets Country . June 2, 2023.
  9. Billboard Country Update. Billboard. August 16, 2024. August 17, 2024.
  10. https://musicrow.com/single-track-releases/

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