Colby Acuff (born October 15, 1996) is an American country singer-songwriter from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His major label debut album Western White Pines released just one month after signing to Sony[4] in May 2023.
Early life
Acuff was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[5] He is the son of Pat Acuff and Heidi Acuff.[6] He grew up fishing, hunting, and learning how to play instruments at the age of 5.[7]
He graduated from the University of Idaho[8] while studying economics and was offered a junior stockbroking job but turned it down to pursue his musical career.[9]
Career
Acuff starting performing when he was 12 years old.[10]
Once he graduated highschool, he continued doing local shows. Eventually releasing three independent albums from 2020 to 2022.[11] This includes If I Were the Devil which went viral soon after its release.[12]
His debut album, Life of a Rolling Stone, released on January 15, 2020. Due to Covid-19, his plans were put on hold.[13] This led to him returning to his job as a fly-fishing guide on the Columbia River.[14]
On February 15, 2021, Acuff released If I Were the Devil, which amassed 6 millions streams in the first 6 months of its release.[15]
On May 5, 2023, Acuff announced he was signing to Sony Music Nashville.[16] One month later, he released his first major label record Western White Pines on June 9, 2023.
On September 15, Acuff released Western White Pines (Deluxe), which is the deluxe version of his album Western White Pines and contains 6 additional songs.
On August 23, 2024, Acuff released his sixth album; American Son.
