Drew Parker (musician)
Drew Parker | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Covington, Georgia |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Labels | Warner Music Nashville |
| Spouse(s) | Mallory Sauls Parker |
| Website | www |
Drew Parker is an American country singer-songwriter. He has released two EPs under Warner Music Nashville and charted for his song "While You're Gone." He has co-written numerous songs which have peaked at No. 1 and also received a Grammy Award nomination for co-writing the song "Doin' This."
Early life and education[edit]
Parker is originally from Covington, Georgia and grew up singing in church. As a senior in high school, he began singing country music at open mic nights.[1] He released several gospel CDs while in high school and also won the Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year Award from the Georgia Country and Gospel Music Association in 2008.[2] He moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 24 where he began to write for country musician Luke Combs.[1]
Career[edit]
Parker co-wrote the song "Homemade" for Jake Owen in 2019. The song went on to peak at No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Music and US Country Airplay charts.[3] The following year he signed with Warner Music Nashville and released the EP While You're Gone. The self-titled single from the EP peaked at No. 42 on the US Country Airplay chart.[4] He also co-wrote the Luke Combs song "Forever After All" which was certified 5× Platinum and earned him the BMI Country Award for Song of the Year in 2022.[5] In 2021, he went on tour with Combs as his opening act.[6] He also co-write the songs "1, 2 Many" and "Nothing Like You," and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2022 for co-writing the song "Doin' This."[7]
Parker began his headline tour ("At The End of the Dirt Road") in 2023.[5] The same year he released an EP with the same title.[8]
Discography[edit]
Extended plays[edit]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| While You're Gone |
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| At the End of the Dirt Road |
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Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | Country Airplay | ||||
| 2021 | "While You're Gone" | — | 42[4] | While You're Gone | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||
Personal life[edit]
Parker lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Mallory.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Kawashima, Dale (August 3, 2021). "Country Singer/Songwriter Drew Parker Co-Writes #1 Hit "Forever After All" For Luke Combs, And Releases His EP, While You're Gone". Songwriter Universe.
- ^ a b Spigolon, Tom (March 17, 2021). "Drew Parker is Newton County's rising star". The Covington News.
- ^ Asker, Jim (March 24, 2020). "Jake Owen Tops Country Airplay With 'Homemade,' Celebrating the 'Most Important Thing in Life'". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Covington's Drew Parker nominated for Grammy Award". The Covington News. November 21, 2022.
- ^ a b Farthing, Lydia (November 11, 2022). "Drew Parker Announces Headlining Tour For Winter 2023". Music Row.
- ^ Peveto, Kyle (May 13, 2021). "Country artist Drew Parker can finally sing his songs to live audience, will perform in Gonzales on Saturday". The Advocate.
- ^ Milliken, Paul (December 27, 2022). "Covington native celebrates first Grammy nomination". Fox5 Atlanta.
- ^ Rooten, Melanie (June 2, 2023). "Drew Parker Releases His Label Debut EP, "At the End of the Dirt Road," Featuring an Extra Special Track With His Wife (Exclusive)". Celeb Secrets Country.