Colby Acuff
Background information
Birth nameColby Acuff[1]
Born (1996-10-15) October 15, 1996
OriginCoeur d’Alene, Idaho
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020-present
Labels
Websitehttps://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 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) 2023

References

  1. ↑ "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. 12 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Colby Acuff". The Underdog Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Colby Acuff". The Underdog Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "colby acuff signs with sony music nashville". Sony Music. 5 May 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ "'You Have to Love it'". Coeur d'Alene Press. 30 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. 12 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ "'You Have to Love it'". Coeur d'Alene Press. 30 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. 12 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Colby Acuff Music: Starlight Ranch (Amarillo, TX) w/ Paul Cauthen". Moore News.
  14. ↑ "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Colby Acuff Music: Starlight Ranch (Amarillo, TX) w/ Paul Cauthen". Moore News.
  16. ↑ "colby acuff signs with sony music nashville". Sony Music Nashville. 5 May 2023.
  17. ↑ "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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