Andrew Combs (musician)

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Andrew Combs
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Combs performing at the Heartland Festival in the Netherlands in 2018
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Warriner Combs
Born (1986-12-19) December 19, 1986 (age 36)
Dallas, Texas, United States
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Genres Country, Americana, Folk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Labels Loose Music (Europe), SESAC, Coin Records
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Andrew Warriner Combs [1] is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Dallas, Texas, who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Career

Andrew Combs released his debut EP, Tennessee Time, in May 2010, which has been compared to Mickey Newbury and Guy Clark. [2] In April 2012, Combs released a vinyl 7-inch called "Big Bad Love". [3]

In July 2012, Combs signed to the Nashville-based music publishing arm of New York City record label, Razor & Tie. [4]

In October 2012, Combs released Worried Man, which American Songwriter gave a 4-star review, writing: "As singer/songwriter first albums go, it’ll be tough to beat this as one of the years finest, from a newcomer who is hopefully just tapping into his talent." [5]

In 2013, Combs supported Shovels & Rope and Caitlin Rose on national tours [6] and performed at the Newport Folk Festival [7]

In 2015, Combs released All These Dreams, his second studio album.

In 2016, he performed on the main stage at the Country to Country festival in the UK alongside Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves and Eric Church.

In 2022, Combs performed on the first compilation released by 3Sirens, an East Nashville based indie label founded by The Grahams. [8] Appearing alongside Dylan LeBlanc, The Grahams and Caitlin Rose, Combs recorded a cover of Radiohead's 'High and Dry' for the special release. [9]

Discography

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References

  1. "HIDE AND SEEK". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. Inman, David (July 27, 2010). "Andrew Combs: Tennessee Time". American Songwriter . ForASong Media, LLC. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  3. Rodgers, D. Patrick (April 10, 2012). "Pre-Order Andrew Combs' 'Big Bad Love' 7-Inch". Nashville Scene. Retrieved June 1, 2015 via Nashvillescene.com.
  4. "Razor & Tie artist page: Andrew Combs". Razorandtiemuscipublishing.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  5. Horowitz, Hal (October 30, 2012). "Andrew Combs: Worried Man". American Songwriter . ForASong Media, LLC. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  6. "Andrew Combs: Gigography". Songkick. Retrieved June 1, 2015 via Songkick.com.
  7. "Nashville to Newport 2013". NewporfFolkfest.net. Archived from the original on September 2, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  8. "From Their Secret Studio in Nashville, The Grahams Cultivate a Community". The Bluegrass Situation. June 24, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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