Colby Acuff
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Colby Acuff | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Colby Acuff[1] |
Born | October 15, 1996 |
Origin | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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Years active | 2020-present |
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Website | https://www.colbyacuff.com |
Colby Acuff (born October 15, 1996) is an American country singer-songwriter from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His major label debut album Western White Pines released just one month after signing to Sony[4] in May of 2023.
Early Life
Acuff was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[5] He is the son of Pat Acuff and Heidi Acuff.[6] He grew up fishing, hunting, and learning how to play instruments at the age of 5.[7]
He graduated from the University of Idaho[8] while studying economics and was offered a junior stockbroking job but turned it down to pursue his musical career.[9]
Career
Acuff starting performing when he was 12 years old.[10]
Once he graduated highschool, he continued doing local shows. Eventually releasing three independent albums from 2020 to 2022.[11] This includes If I Were the Devil which went viral soon after its release.[12]
His debut album, Life of a Rolling Stone, released on January 15, 2020. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, his plans were put on hold.[13] This led to him returning to his job as a fly-fishing guide on the Columbia River.[14]
On February 15, 2021, Acuff released If I Were the Devil, which amassed 6 millions streams in the first 6 months of its release.[15]
On May 5, 2023, Acuff announced he was signing to Sony Music Nashville.[16] One month later, he released his first major label record Western White Pines on June 9, 2023.
On August 1, 2023, Acuff made his Grand Ole Opry debut.[17]
On September 15, Acuff released Western White Pines (Deluxe), which is the deluxe version of his album Western White Pines and contains 6 additional songs.
Discography
- Life of a Rolling Stone (2020)
- If I Were the Devil (2021)
- Honky Tonk Heaven (2022)
- Western White Pines (2023)
- Western White Pines (Deluxe)
References
- ^ "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Acuff". The Underdog Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Acuff". The Underdog Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "colby acuff signs with sony music nashville". Sony Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "'You Have to Love it'". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "'You Have to Love it'". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Acuff Music: Starlight Ranch (Amarillo, TX) w/ Paul Cauthen". Moore News.
- ^ "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Colby Acuff Music: Starlight Ranch (Amarillo, TX) w/ Paul Cauthen". Moore News.
- ^ "colby acuff signs with sony music nashville". Sony Music Nashville.
- ^ "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.