Corey Kent
Birth nameCorey Kent White
Born (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29)
Bixby, Oklahoma, U.S.
OriginFrisco, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2015–present
LabelsRCA Nashville

Corey Kent White (born June 21, 1994) is an American country music singer known for his platinum single "Wild as Her" and his follow up single "Something's Gonna Kill Me".

Biography

Corey Kent White was born in Bixby, Oklahoma. Kent grew up listening to country music, taking influence from artists such as fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. Learning the road life early, Kent was just 11 when he joined a touring Western Swing group, traveling the country at the front of a “working class” band brothers for five years before they finally dissolved.[1] Still in high school and unsure of what came next, he nearly quit entirely – but after a chance encounter of being pulled out of the audience and joining Willie Nelson on stage, he was inspired to start writing songs, a new path emerged. At age 17, he moved to Tennessee, hit the pavement and scored a publishing deal. And then the bottom dropped out. He lost his publishing deal, decided to move back to Texas and then epidemic happened[2]

As the world started opening up, Corey began touring in Texas and Oklahoma[3] playing in night clubs and opening for bands like Randy Rogers, Parker McCollum, Kolby Cooper and Cody Johnson. Corey then emerged on to the Billboard charts in 2022 with "Wild as Her". Due to popularity on streaming services, the song charted in late 2022. The song is a follow-up to Kent's second studio album, 21.[4] Because of this song's initial charting success, Billboard reported that many Nashville labels were in a bidding war to sign Kent.[5] RCA Records Nashville signed Kent in August 2022 and began promoting "Wild as Her" to country radio.[6] "Wild as Her" amassed over 300 million streams in its first year, reached platinum status in March 2023 and reached the top spot at Country Radio in May of the same year.[7]

Kent's major label debut and third studio album, Blacktop, was released on June 2, 2023 via RCA Nashville. "Something's Gonna Kill Me" was released on July 10, 2023 as the second single.[8]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US
[9] 		US
Cou.
[10] 		US
Heat.
[10]
Long Way
  • Released: May 27, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
 — 42 19
'21
  • Released: December 28, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
 — — —
Blacktop 165 27[12] 2[13]

Singles

List of singles, with year released and selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[14] 		US
Country
[10][15] 		US
Country
Airplay
[16] 		CAN
Country
[17]
"Wild as Her" 2022 40 12 3 58 Blacktop
"Something's Gonna Kill Me" 2023 —[A] 31 40 —
"This Heart"[20] 2024 — 37 — — TBD

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with year released and selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Country
[21]
"To Make You Feel My Love" 2015 44 Non-album singles
"Why" 2016 49
"When I See You Smile" 38

Notes

  1. ^ "Something's Gonna Kill Me" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[19]

References

  1. ^ "In Focus: Corey Kent | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  2. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (2023-06-02). "Corey Kent's Major Label Debut, 'Blacktop,' Signals A New Sense Of Appreciation For His Life And Career". Country Now. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ^ "Country Star Corey Kent Coming in Concert to Sarasota, has hit, Wild as Her | 92.1 CTQ". Maverick. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ^ "Corey Kent Talks Chart-Topping Single "Wild As Her" And How Willie Nelson Took A Chance On Him". CMT. March 24, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Jessica Nicholson (April 26, 2022). "Inside Track: 'Wild as Her' Singer Corey Kent at Center of Nashville Bidding War". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  6. ^ "Corey Kent Reflects On Life-Changing Success Of 'Wild As Her:' 'It's Pretty Crazy'". Country Now. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (2023-05-15). "Corey Kent Lands First Chart-Topper With 'Wild As Her'". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  8. ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations | New Music Artist Free Song".
  9. ^ @billboardcharts (June 12, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved June 13, 2023 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ a b c Xander Zellner (June 27, 2022). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Corey Kent Debuts With 'Wild as Her'". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  11. ^ Roden, Ally (April 24, 2023). "Corey Kent Releases 'Something's Gonna Kill Me,' Announces New Album 'BLACKTOP'". Music Mayhem. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  12. ^ "Top Country Albums: Week of June 17, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of June 17, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  14. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 15, 2023. p. 4. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  16. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 12, 2023. p. 5. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  17. ^ "Canada Country: Week of January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "American certifications – Corey Kent". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  19. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of June 17, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  20. ^ "Single/Track Releases".
  21. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. June 12, 2023. p. 4. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
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