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Ian Munsick
Image of Ian Munsick from 2024.
Image of Ian Munsick from 2024.
Background information
Born (1993-05-06) May 6, 1993 (age 31)
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, mandolin[1]
Years active2017–present
LabelsWarner Music Nashville
Websitewww.ianmunsick.com

Ian Munsick (born May 6, 1993) is an American country music singer-songwriter from Sheridan, Wyoming signed to Warner Music Nashville.[2][1] He has released a self-titled EP and two studio albums, the second of which was the inspiration for his 2023 documentary film White Buffalo: Voices of the West.

Early life and education

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Munsick was born and raised on ranches in Wyoming, which remains a major draw of inspiration for his music.[1] His family is multiple generations of cowboys and ranchers as well as musicians,[3] and he began performing alongside his father and two older brothers as The Munsick Boys at the age of 10. The group won "Group of the Year" at the 2017 Academy of Western Artists awards.[4] Munsick attended high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee with a degree in Songwriting and Music Business.[1]

Career

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Munsick played as a bassist and sang background vocals for others after moving to Nashville. He released his self-titled EP in 2017,[5] and he signed a solo record deal with Warner Music Nashville.[1][6] "Long Haul" was issued as Munsick's debut single with the label on April 12, 2021,[7] and served as the lead single to his debut studio album, Coyote Cry, which was released on February 26, 2021.[6][8] He made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, performing in October 2021.[9]

His second studio album, White Buffalo, was released on April 7, 2023.[10] It includes "Long Live Cowgirls", which was initially recorded as a duet with Cody Johnson and was certified Gold by the RIAA.[11] A solo version was issued to country radio in October 2023, peaking at 54 on Billboard charts.[11][10] On the album, he collaborated with Vince Gill on the song "Field of Dreams."[12]

In 2024, Munsick released the documentary film, White Buffalo: Voices of the West. The documentary original premiered at the Beverly Theater during the National Finals Rodeo in 2023.[13] It expands on the Western themes found in Munsick's sophomore album by displaying the relationship between ranchers, cowboys, and the Indigenous people of the area. During the film, Munsick has conversations with members of Crow and Blackfeet Nation.[14] The film was named Best Feature Documentary at the Angeles Film Festival and Best Documentary at the C47 Film Festival. It was also a selection at the Arizona International Film Festival, EQUUS International Film Festival, Kansas City FilmFest International and the Riverside International Film Festival.[15]

A year later, a deluxe version of the album was released titled White Buffalo: Introduce You to God with additional bonus tracks.[16] His song "Long Haul" received RIAA gold certification in 2023, with this single "Horses Are Faster" receiving the same in 2024.[17] In 2023, he wrote the title track for Cody Johnson's Leather[18] and also selected as an Opry NextStage artist the same year.[19]

Touring

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In the first quarter of 2023, Munsick headlined "Long Live Cowgirls Tour," a tour named after his sophomore album.[20] The same year, he headlined "The Buffalo Roams" tour[21] Munsick began his "Boots, Buckles & Bolos" tour in January 2024.[22] Later that year, he began his headline "Country & Western Tour" in 2024.[23] During the tour, he sold out his first show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in June the same year.[24] During his career, Munsick has also toured alongside musicians such as Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson.[25]

Headline

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  • 2024, Country & Western Tour
  • 2024, Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour
  • 2023, Long Live Cowgirls
  • 2023, The Buffalo Roams

Personal life

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Munsick began dating his manager Caroline Rudolph, and welcomed their first child together, son Crawford, in February 2020.[10] The couple married later that year in Montana, with the wedding footage being used for the music video to Munsick's "Me Against the Mountain".[26]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak
positions
US Country
Ian Munsick (self-titled)[5]
  • Release date: 2017
  • Label:
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette
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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title Album details
Coyote Cry
White Buffalo
  • Release date: April 7, 2023
  • Label: Warner Music Nashville
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US Country Airplay
[27][28]
"Long Haul" 2021 52 Coyote Cry
"Long Live Cowgirls"
(with Cody Johnson) 		2023 54 White Buffalo

Other certified songs

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Title Year Certifications Album
"Horses Are Faster" 2017 Ian Munsick - EP

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Will Craft (May 31, 2017). "Ian Munsick Music Artist Q&A". Wyoming Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ian Munsick Official Website". Ian Munsick. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  3. ^ Dowling, Marcus K. "Ian Munsick's ties to cowboy, Native American culture highlighted in 'White Buffalo' doc". The Tennessean.
  4. ^ "Munsicks, Ballantyne earn awards for Western art". The Sheridan Press.
  5. ^ a b Bowman, Bethany. "Music Spotlight: Ian Munsick". Murfreesboro Voice.
  6. ^ a b "Warner Music Nashville Welcomes Singer/Songwriter Ian Munsick to Label Family". Warner Music Nashville. September 14, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ian Munsick Is the Most-Added New Artist at Country Radio with Debut Single "Long Haul"". Warner Music Nashville. April 13, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "Hear the "Coyote Cry": Ian Munsick's Debut Album Out Now". Warner Music Nashville. February 26, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "MUNSICK'S FAMILY STYLE OPRY DEBUT". Hits Daily Double.
  10. ^ a b c Houghton, Cillea (April 10, 2023). "Ian Munsick Honors the West with 'White Buffalo'". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Tom Roland (October 24, 2023). "Ian Munsick Talks Corralling the Spirit of the West in New Single 'Long Live Cowgirls'". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Ayres, Julia. "Ian Munsick Releases Heartbreaking Cowboy Ballad: "Yippie-I-A"". Cowgirl Magazine.
  13. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (22 January 2024). "Ian Munsick's 'White Buffalo: Voices of the West' Documentary Coming to Streaming". Billboard.
  14. ^ Clayton Edwards (January 24, 2024). "Ian Munsick's New Documentary 'White Buffalo: Voices of the West' Will Reveal the Spirit of the West Through Indigenous Voices". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "Ian Munsick's White Buffalo Voice of the West Documentary Garners Critical Acclaim w Awards Recognition". Warner Music Nashville.
  16. ^ Laura Lambert (February 23, 2024). "Ian Munsick Announces White Buffalo: Introduce You to God, April 5". Men's Journal. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c d "American certifications – Ian Munsick". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  18. ^ Nicholson, Jessica. "Cody Johnson on the Songs Behind New Album 'Leather,' Working With Jelly Roll and Brooks & Dunn: 'People Appreciate Authenticity'". Billboard.
  19. ^ Incholson, Jessica. "Grand Ole Opry Reveals Opry NextStage Class of 2023". Billboard.
  20. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (30 November 2022). "Ian Munsick Plots 'Long Live Cowgirls Tour' For First Quarter Of 2023". Music Rown.
  21. ^ Hollabugh, Lorie. "Ian Munsick's 'The Buffalo Roams' Tour Set For Fall". Music Row.
  22. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie. "Ian Munsick Plots 'Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour' For Spring". Music Row.
  23. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie. "Ian Munsick To Return To The Rockies On 'The Country & Western Tour'". Music Row.
  24. ^ Jean, Renee. "After Playing Red Rocks, Ian Munsick Says Ultimate Dream Is Cheyenne Frontier Days". Cowboy State Daily.
  25. ^ Mower, Maxim (10 April 2024). "Ian Munsick on Preserving the Spirit of the West". Holler.
  26. ^ LB Cantrell (April 7, 2023). "Ian Munsick Brings 'The West To The Rest,' With Wife & Manager Caroline At His Side [Interview]". Music Row. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  27. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard Country Update. June 7, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  28. ^ "Cody Johnson Chart History: Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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