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]
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
"Just Talkin" (Independent, 2018)
"Little More Be Alright" (Sony Music Nashville, 2020)
"Right Where I Be" (Sony Music Nashville, 2020)
"Hooch" (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
"The Rest of Our Lives" (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
"Cold Beer and Copenhagen" (Sony Music Nashville, 2021)
