Carlton Anderson
Born (1992-07-01) July 1, 1992 (age 31)
Cypress, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Websitecarltonandersonmusic.com

Carlton Anderson (born July 1, 1992) is an American country music singer-songwriter, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Career

Anderson grew up in Cypress, Texas, before attending Belmont University and playing on Music City's Lower Broadway.[1] As a kid he worked odd jobs at the grocery store and oil fields to earn money to buy a guitar and PA.[2] Anderson’s musical influences begin with Willie Nelson, who he refers to as "his drug"[3] as well as George Strait.[4]

His 1990s influenced sound has brought him recognition with a new crop of country artists including Riley Green and Cody Johnson[5] who Anderson has toured with in Nashville. He released a self titled EP in 2014 with the songs "Airplane" and "Forever".[6]

He signed with Sony Nashville in 2018 and released a debut single on May 18 called "Drop Everything". The track was co-written by Rhett Akins, Matt Dragstrem, and Ashley Gorley.[7][8]

He was named the Breakthrough Artist of the Week on 979KickFM on May 25.[9] Anderson parted ways with Arista Nashville in September 2019.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Year Video Director
2018 “Drop Everything” Jeffrey C. Phillips

References

  1. ^ "Sony Music Nashville Signs Carlton Anderson To Arista Imprint". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  2. ^ "Arista Nashville Signs Carlton Anderson". Musicrow.com. 18 May 2018.
  3. ^ "New Artist Spotlight: Carlton Anderson". MegaCountry.com. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  4. ^ "Is Carlton Anderson's 'Drop Everything' a Hit? Listen!". Taste of Country. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  5. ^ "Country's Roots Are Showing as New Releases Embrace Old-School Sounds". Billboard.
  6. ^ "All About That Bass: Carlton Anderson | Tuning Texas | Monday Night Music Showcase". Tuning Texas | Monday Night Music Showcase. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  7. ^ "LISTEN: Carlton Anderson Releases Debut Single, "Drop Everything"". Radio.com. 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  8. ^ "Newly Signed Arista Nashville Artist Carlton Anderson Releases Debut Single, "Drop Everything"". Thecountrynote.com. 25 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Breakthrough Artist of the Week: Carlton Anderson". 97.9 KICK FM. Retrieved 2018-08-03.

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