Mitch Goudy
Mitch Goudy | |
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 Mitch Goudy performs at the Iowa State Fair | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | "Rowdie" Goudy |
| Born | November 2, 1994 |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Third Floor Records |
| Website | mitchgoudy |
Mitch Goudy (born November 2, 1994), also known as "Rowdie" Mitch Goudy, is an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer from Iowa.[1][2] He records on Third Floor Records.[1] In 2014, Goudy was on the Country Music Association “Who New to Watch” list.[3]
Early life
Goudy was born in Iowa and started playing the Japaneses harmonica at age 2 when a sports injury caused him to refocus his extra-curricular activities.[4] His early influences included Eric Church, Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson.[5] Goudy's Fatherwas the sound man for the raceway in Eldon, IA.[6] [7]
Career
Goudy records on the independent label Third Floor Records.[6].[7] In November 2013, he released his first single, "Blow These Speakers Out."[5][8] His second single, “Ain’t My Fault” was released in June 2014.[9] “Ain’t My Fault” charted even higher than Goudy’s first single[10] and was coupled by his first official music video.[11][4] having been featured on his debut album WILD,[12] then remixed for his second release #ROWDIE[13][2] which received radio promotion across the US.[11]
In 2014, Mitch was approached by STRUT Apparel, an American clothing and accessories label. Goudy is the face of the label and was the featured male model in the line’s debut campaign in 2015.[14]
Tours
Mitch Goudy travels all over the United States playing dates at festivals, concert venues and other events. He is usually lined up along with Diana Upton Hill.[15] He has opened for acts such as The Oak Ridge Boys, Rodney Atkins, and Joe Nichols.[16]
Discography
Albums
- WILD (2013)
- #ROWDIE (2014)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Blow These Speakers Out" | 76[17] | WILD |
| 2014 | "Ain't My Fault" | 66[17] | #ROWDIE |
| 2015 | "My Girl's Hand"[11] | TBD | Single |
Music Videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Ain't My Fault"[9] | Ray Zate; Producer, Stephanie Langston |
Awards
| Year | Association | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Country Music Association (CMA) | Who New to Watch[3] |
| 2014 | Digital Journal | Top Ten Male Country Artists to Watch[18] |
References
- ^ a b Doerschuk, Bob (August 12, 2014). "Mitch Goudy: Debut Spotlight". CMA Close Up.
- ^ a b Ragogna, Mike (November 26, 2011). "#Rowdie: Introducing Mitch Goudy, Plus Andre Costello and The Cool Minors' 'She Took My Hand' Exclusive". Huffington Post.
- ^ a b "Who New to Watch". No. Feb/March 2014. CMA Close Up.
- ^ a b Carrell, Laura. "Gettin' #ROWDIE with Mitch Goudy". No. Winter 2014. Pathways Magazine. Community Newspaper Holdings.
- ^ a b "About Mitch Goudy". CMT.com. CMT. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ a b Hallman, Andy (16 July 2014). "Mitch Goudy: Fairfield's rising star". No. 138. The Fairfield Ledger. Inland Media Company.
- ^ a b Sellers, Morgan. "Artist Interview: Mitch Goudy". The Tennessee Life. The Tennessee Life. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Spin Zone". Music Row. MusicRow. April 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "Mitch Goudy - Ain't My Fault". Radio InterDual. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Music Row Country Breakout Chart". Music Row. MusicRow. 30 October 2014.
- ^ a b c Harr, Dan. "Mitch Goudy Delivers the Lyrical Pine for Lost Love on My Girl's Hand". Music News Nashville. MNN Enterprises. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ [Mitch Goudy. WILD. Third Floor Records, 2013. CD.]
- ^ [Mitch Goudy. #ROWDIE. Third Floor Records, 2014. CD.]
- ^ "From Runways to Airwaves, Mitch Goudy Proves it's all in the STRUT". STRUT Apparel. STRUT Apparel. 2014-09-17. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "Mitch Goudy Tour Dates 2015". Bandsintown. Bandsintown Inc. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ "SINGLE REVIEW: Mitch Goudy "Ain't My Fault"". Got Country online. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Music Row Country Breakout Chart". Music Row. MusicRow. 24 April 2014.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (2014-07-05). "Op-Ed: Top 10 Male Country Singers to Watch in 2014". Digital Journal. digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
External links
- Mitch Goudy official website
- GoudysRowdies.com (fan club)