Hudson Westbrook

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Hudson Westbrook
Born
Hudson Brown Westbrook

(2004-05-21) May 21, 2004 (age 21)
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020–present
Labels
Website www.hudsonwestbrook.com

Hudson Brown Westbrook (born May 21, 2004) [1] is an American country singer-songwriter based in Lubbock, Texas. He is known for his country music accomplishments at such a young age, having gone viral on social media.

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Early life

Although currently living in Lubbock, he was born and raised on a cattle farm in Stephensville, Texas. He attended college at Texas Tech University, where he worked at a feed store and pursued a major that would prepare him for a career as a landman. [2] He began singing as a freshman in high school, just for fun, to his mom and friends. However, he never thought he was good enough to make a career out of it. [3]

Career

Texas Tech University Seal Texas Tech University Seal.jpg
Texas Tech University Seal

His music career took off after his debut single "Take It Slow" went viral on TikTok, garnering millions of views, compelling him to drop out of Texas Tech to pursue music full-time. When it blew up, he decided it was time to start chasing his real dream, immediately buying a bus to begin touring and writing an album. [2] He broke the news of dropping out to his mom on stage during one of his performances. His parents were skeptical at first, but quickly hopped on board after realizing he has a real talent that can take him far. [3] Since then, he has released notable tracks such as, "Two Way Drive", the follow-up to "Take It Slow", and "House Again", a ballad inspired by his parents' divorce, which became his first charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 47. His debut album, Texas Forever, [4] was released on July 25, 2025, featuring 17 songs with a country-rock sound. The album includes the tracks "Funny Seeing You Here," "Momma Raised a Winner," and "Lie to Me" featuring Mackenzie Carpenter, [5] and debuted at number 59 on the US Billboard 200. The original idea was to remain loyal to Texas, but now he is touring elsewhere.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[6]
US
Country

[7]
Texas Forever 5910

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleEP details
Hudson Westbrook
  • Release date: January 13, 2025
  • Label: River House Artists

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[8]
US
Country

[9]
US
Country
Airplay

[10]
CAN
[11]
CAN
Country

[12]
"House Again"20254710109136Texas Forever

Promotional singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearAlbum
"Take It Slow"2024Non-album single
"Mine Tomorrow"2025Texas Forever
"Dressed Down"
"Bad Reputation"Non-album single
"Sober"Texas Forever

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bubbling

[14]
US
Country

[9]
"5 to 9"2024Hudson Westbrook
"Painted You Pretty"20252136Texas Forever
"If He Wanted To"49Exclusive

References

  1. "Hudson Westbrook – Age, Birthplace, Bio". countrybios.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  2. 1 2 CBS Mornings (September 15, 2025). Hudson Westbrook on debut album "Texas Forever" . Retrieved December 7, 2025 via YouTube.
  3. 1 2 "Hudson Westbrook Reveals Mom's Reaction After He Dropped Out of College to Pursue His Country Music Career (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  4. Pauley, Joel Reuben (July 25, 2025). "Hudson Westbrook, "Texas Forever" – Album Review". Country Central. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  5. "Hudson Westbrook on debut album "Texas Forever"". CBS News. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  6. "Billboard 200: Week of August 9, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  7. "Billboard Country Update: August 4, 2025" (PDF). Billboard . Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  8. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  10. "Country Airplay: Week of December 27, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  11. "Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 25, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  12. "Canada Country: Week of November 15, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  13. 1 2 "American certifications – Hudson Westbrook". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  14. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of November 22, 2025". Billboard . Retrieved November 19, 2025.