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Drew Green has made his mark in Nashville as a songwriter, but with his debut full-length album \u2018What You\u2019re Looking For,’ the McMinnville, Tennessee native steps into the spotlight as a recording artist ready to tell his own story. The 18-track project, released via RECORDS Nashville, balances swagger, vulnerability and emotional grit \u2014 a reflection of Green\u2019s journey from small-town beginnings to the heart of country music.<\/p>\n
Green\u2019s roots run deep in Tennessee, where he grew up on a tree farm listening to classic country staples like Sammy Kershaw and Alan Jackson. In his teenage years, his listening expanded to hip-hop, R&B, and pop \u2014 artists like Usher, Craig David, Matchbox Twenty and Dr. Dre widened his palette. This blend of influences now fuels his sound, where modern country production meets sharp hooks and unflinching lyrics.<\/p>\n
After stints in bands through high school and college, Green relocated to Nashville. By day, he worked at a bank; by night, he performed as part of the house band at Tootsie\u2019s Orchid Lounge. That grind eventually paid off when Florida Georgia Line cut \u2018Colorado,’ which Green co-wrote with HARDY and Hunter Phelps. The momentum led to deals with Cornman Music, Villa40\/Sony Music Nashville, and eventually RECORDS Nashville. Along the way, streaming hits like \u2018She Got That,’ \u2018Little More Be Alright’ and \u2018Good Ol\u2019 Man’ helped establish him as more than just a behind-the-scenes writer.<\/p>\n