Drew Green

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Drew Green
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Years active2018–present
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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]

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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

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