Michael Carter (musician)

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Michael Carter
Born Sylvester, Georgia, U.S. [1]
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician, record producer
Instruments Guitar, Piano
Years active2007-present
Associated acts Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell

Michael Carter is an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, known for his work with Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell.

Carter is Bryan's lead guitarist and bandleader. He and Swindell, a former merchandise vendor of Bryan's, co-wrote Craig Campbell's "Outta My Head", Thomas Rhett's "Get Me Some of That", Swindell's "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight", and Bryan's "Roller Coaster". [2] [3] Carter also produced Swindell's self-titled debut album. [2] [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Conaway, Alanna (September 29, 2014). "Behind the Song: Ups & Downs". Country Weekly . 21 (39): 16.
  3. Bonaguro, Alison (August 1, 2014). "How Luke Bryan's Guitar Player Got on the "Roller Coaster"". Country Music Television . Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  4. "Five Questions With Cole Swindell". Country Music Is Love. November 15, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.