Max McNown

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Max McNown
Origin Bend, Oregon
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2023–present
Website www.maxmcnown.com

Max McNown is an American singer-songwriter from Bend, Oregon, based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his 2023 single "A Lot More Free".

Contents

Career

Early life

McNown graduated high school in 2020 and attended college for two years. In August 2022, moved to South California and learned guitar. [1]

2023–present: Career beginnings

In April 2023, McNown released his debut single "Freezing in November". [1]

McNown signed with Fugitive Recordings and in August 2023, released his debut EP A Lot More Free. [1]

In April 2024, McNown released his debut album Wandering. [2] This was followed in September 2024 with the EP Willfully Blind. [1]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
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Extended plays

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A Lot More Free99
Willfully Blind
  • Released: September 20, 2024
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
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