Drake White

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Drake White
Birth nameWilliam Drake White
Born (1983-10-03) October 3, 1983 (age 40)
Hokes Bluff, Alabama
Origin Hokes Bluff, Alabama
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2011-present
Labels MCA Nashville, Dot, BMLG

William Drake White (born October 3, 1983 [1] ) is an American country music singer and the leader of Drake White & The Big Fire.

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Early life

White was born in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, [2] where he attended Hokes Bluff High School. White started writing his thoughts down when he was 14, some of which would later become lyrics in his songs. He started singing when he was asked to join the youth choir at First Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff by his parents. [1] He later attended Gadsden State Community College and then Auburn University, graduating with a degree in building science. Later, he worked with a general contractor in Nashville, Tennessee before quitting that job in favor of a musical career. [1]

Music career

In concert, he and his band ("Drake White & The Big Fire") opened up performances for such musicians as Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Bryant, and Channing Wilson. White has opened for Little Big Town and the Zac Brown Band.

In early 2013, he released his debut single "Simple Life" through MCA Nashville. [3] [4] White signed to Big Machine Records' re-establishment of Dot Records in June 2014. [5] The first single, "It Feels Good" released to country radio on February 24, 2015. The second single, "Livin' the Dream" released to country radio on December 7, 2015. On August 19, 2016, White released "Spark", his debut album under Dot Records. It charted at No. 4 on the Top Country Albums chart. [6] The album's third single, "Makin' Me Look Good Again", was released in 2016. A new 5-song EP titled "Pieces" was released on May 4, 2018.

Personal life

In January 2019, White was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare vascular disorder. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
US Country
[8] 		US
[9]
50 Years Too Late——
Spark
  • Release date: August 19, 2016
  • Label: Dot Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
434
The Optimystic
  • Release date: March 11, 2022
  • Label: Reverend White
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
——
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays

TitleDetailsSales
It Feels Good
Pieces [11]
  • Release date: May 4, 2018
  • Label: BMLG
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Drake White and the Big Fire Live [13]
  • Release date: December 4, 2018
  • Label: Reverend White
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Stars
  • Release date: April 17, 2020
  • Label: Reverend White
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
The Bridge
  • Release date: October 6, 2023
  • Label: Reverend White
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart
positions		SalesAlbum
US Country
[14] 		US Country Airplay
[15] 		US Bubbling
[16]
2013"The Simple Life"—36——
2015"It Feels Good"3833—Spark
"Livin' the Dream"20124
2016"Makin' Me Look Good Again"3226—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2015"It Feels Good" [18] Roman White
2016"Livin' the Dream" [19] P. R. Brown
2017"Makin' Me Look Good Again" [20] Shaun Silva

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