Drew Parker
OriginCovington, Georgia
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
LabelsWarner Music Nashville
Spouse(s)Mallory Sauls Parker
Websitewww.drewparkermusic.com

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

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

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

Extended plays

Title Album details
While You're Gone
  • Release date: 2020
  • Label: Warner Music Nashville
At the End of the Dirt Road
  • Release date: 2023
  • Label: Warner Music Nashville

Singles

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

Parker lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Mallory.[2]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b Spigolon, Tom (March 17, 2021). "Drew Parker is Newton County's rising star". The Covington News.
  3. ^ Asker, Jim (March 24, 2020). "Jake Owen Tops Country Airplay With 'Homemade,' Celebrating the 'Most Important Thing in Life'". Billboard.
  4. ^ a b "Covington's Drew Parker nominated for Grammy Award". The Covington News. November 21, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Farthing, Lydia (November 11, 2022). "Drew Parker Announces Headlining Tour For Winter 2023". Music Row.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Milliken, Paul (December 27, 2022). "Covington native celebrates first Grammy nomination". Fox5 Atlanta.
  8. ^ 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.