Griffen Palmer Explained

Griffen Palmer
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:25 September 1995[1]
Origin:Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Instrument:Guitar, vocals
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2018-present
Label:Big Loud

Griffen Palmer is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He is signed to Big Loud Records. Palmer released his debut album Unlearn on April 28, 2023.[2] He has charted with the singles "Second Guessing" and "Heart of Exes".

Early life

Palmer was raised in Pickering, Ontario, and credits his early love of music to his father, who played in bands while Palmer was a child.[1] He began playing instruments when he was eight years old, and gained a strong interest in country music while he was a teenager in high school.[3] [1] After graduating high school, Palmer moved to Ohio to play rugby and study at Bowling Green State University, while continuing to play in bands.[4] Palmer cites John Mayer, Elton John, and Kings of Leon as artists he listened to as a kid, but considers Chris Stapleton and Sam Hunt to be more recent musical influences.[3] Canadian television personality and former professional football quarterback Jesse Palmer is Palmer's first cousin.[5]

Career

After completing his degree, Palmer returned home to Pickering and met songwriter Geoff Warburton at a house party.[4] They formed a partnership, and Palmer signed a management deal with Starseed Entertainment.[6] Shortly thereafter, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he promptly signed a publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing in 2019.[7] In 2020, Palmer appeared on the NBC television show Songland, where he performed the original song "Second Guessing" for American country duo Florida Georgia Line and the judges.[8] After working on the track with the show's judges, it was selected as the winner of that episode, and Florida Georgia Line released it, later including it on their Life Rolls On album.[9] That same year, two songs Palmer wrote became radio singles as Keith Urban recorded "Polaroid", and MacKenzie Porter recorded "Drinkin' Songs".[10] [11] Additionally, he has written songs that were recorded by other artists including Jade Eagleson, The Band Camino, Chelsea Cutler, Diplo, Tyler Shaw, and Nate Haller.[12] [13] [14] [15]

In January 2023, Palmer signed with Big Loud Records, and released his own version of "Second Guessing" as his debut single.[16] [17] [18] [19] The next month, he returned to national television in the United States and performed "Second Guessing" on ABC's reality television show The Bachelor.[20] [21] In March 2023, Palmer released the songs "25 to Life" and "Unlearn", with the latter being released concurrently with the announcement that his debut album Unlearn would be released on April 28, 2023.[22] [2] [23] He received a nomination for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year" at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards. In November 2023, Palmer released the single "Heart of Exes”.[24]

Discography

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
CAN Country
[25]
2023"Second Guessing"10Unlearn
"Heart of Exes"58

Music videos

Awards and nominations

!Year!Association!Category!Nominated Work!Result!Ref
2023Canadian Country Music AssociationBreakthrough Artist or Group of the Year[33]
2024Country Music Association of OntarioAlbum / EP of the YearUnlearn[34]
Fans' Choice

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who Is Griffen Palmer? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music. Country Swag. February 24, 2023. April 6, 2023.
  2. Web site: Griffen Palmer Releases Title Track From Debut 'Unlearn'. Lorie. Hollabaugh. Music Row. March 31, 2023. April 3, 2023.
  3. Web site: Q&A: Griffen Palmer Reflects On His Music Journey Ahead Of Debut Album Release. Madeleine. O'Connell. March 31, 2023. Country Now. April 6, 2023.
  4. Web site: Griffen Palmer Lands Deal And Releases His Songland Single "Second Guessing". Jenna. Weishar. January 9, 2023. Front Porch Music. April 6, 2023.
  5. Web site: Jesse Palmer Reveals Cousin Griffen Palmer Will Perform On The Bachelor. Lorianne. Palinkas. February 1, 2023. Screen Rant. April 6, 2023.
  6. Web site: Meet Griffen Palmer: The Canadian Country Artist Everyones Been Talking About. March 20, 2023. Front Porch Music. April 6, 2023.
  7. Web site: Griffen Palmer Signs With Big Loud Records. Music Row Magazine. Lorie. Hollabaugh. January 9, 2023. April 6, 2023.
  8. Web site: Florida Georgia Line Light Up 'Songland' Winner 'Second Guessing' [Watch]]. Taste of Country. Philip. Trapp. May 19, 2020. June 14, 2020.
  9. Joseph. Hudak. Florida Georgia Line Ready New Album 'Life Rolls On'. Rolling Stone. December 4, 2020. February 11, 2021.
  10. Joseph. Hudak. Keith Urban Hosts a Freeze-Frame Pool Party in 'Polaroid' Video. Rolling Stone. 24 April 2020. 23 June 2021.
  11. Web site: MacKenzie Porter Releases "Drinkin' Songs". Erica. Zisman. NY Country Swag. September 29, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112230106/https://nycountryswag.com/mackenzie-porter-drinkin-songs/. January 12, 2021. April 6, 2023.
  12. Web site: Griffen Palmer discusses his 'Second Guessing' single, and his music. Markos. Papadatos. Digital Journal. February 17, 2023. April 6, 2023.
  13. Web site: SACHA unveils new single, "Confident" ft. Tyler Shaw. Nanci. Dagg. February 6, 2023. Canadian Beats Media. April 6, 2023.
  14. Web site: Waterloo's Nate Haller Hits The Road with Tenille Townes. Whitney. South. November 9, 2022. 519 Magazine. April 6, 2023.
  15. Web site: Lily Rose, Diplo introduce 'Sad in the Summer'. Buddy. Iahn. April 28, 2023. The Music Universe. November 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: 'Songland' Winner Griffen Palmer Signs With Big Loud Records. Jeff. Lynn. January 9, 2023. AllAccess. April 6, 2023.
  17. Web site: Songland's Griffen Palmer Signs with Big Loud Records. Holler. February 6, 2023. April 6, 2023. Maxim. Mower.
  18. Web site: Griffen Palmer Makes Label Debut with New Song "Second Guessing". Country Swag. January 13, 2023. Erica. Zisman. February 6, 2023.
  19. Web site: Griffen Palmer releases debut single, 'Second Guessing'. Holler. February 6, 2023. Maxim. Mower.
  20. Web site: Griffen Palmer To Perform 'Second Guessing' On 'The Bachelor'. Emma. Toth. Country Now. February 6, 2023. February 6, 2023.
  21. Web site: Griffen Palmer To Make National TV Debut Performing "Second Guessing" On 'The Bachelor'. Andrew. Wendowski. February 6, 2023. Music Mayhem Magazine. February 6, 2023.
  22. Web site: Griffen Palmer Commits to '25 to Life'. Broadway World. Michael. Major. March 10, 2023. April 6, 2023.
  23. Web site: Griffen Palmer Announces Revealing, Vulnerable Debut Album "Unlearn" And Releases Title Track Today. All Country News. April 6, 2023.
  24. Web site: Griffen Palmer Shares New Song "Heart Of Exes". Erica. Zisman. Country Swag. November 3, 2023. November 9, 2023.
  25. References for Canada Country:
  26. Web site: 25 to Life – Single by Griffen Palmer. April 6, 2023. March 10, 2023. Spotify.
  27. Web site: Unlearn – Single by Griffen Palmer. April 6, 2023. Spotify. March 31, 2023.
  28. Web site: Griffen Palmer - Second Guessing (Official Music Video). YouTube. April 6, 2023. video. January 13, 2023.
  29. Web site: Griffen Palmer - 25 To Life (Official Music Video). YouTube. April 6, 2023. video. March 10, 2023.
  30. Web site: Griffen Palmer - Unlearn (Performance Video). YouTube. May 7, 2023. video. March 31, 2023.
  31. Web site: Griffen Palmer - Put Me Through Hello (Performance Video). YouTube. April 28, 2023. video. May 7, 2023.
  32. Web site: Griffen Palmer - Put Me Through Hello (Performance Video). YouTube. May 2, 2023. video. May 7, 2023.
  33. Web site: 2023 CCMA Awards Nominees. Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230714125710/https://ccma.org/2023-nominees/. July 14, 2023.
  34. Web site: 2024 CMAOntario Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614162909/https://cmaontario.ca/2024-awards/. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. CMAOntario.

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