The traditional roadmap for country music is diversifying so much with modern-day outlaws – both male and female – yet the genre’s songwriting and poetry is musically profound as ever. When it comes to country and rock’s latest wave, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Brent Cobb embodies much more than your typical Nashville fare.
Get to know the Ellaville, Georgia native and his most recent LP Providence Canyon through his very own words; and check him out in a city near you touring solo or opening for Chris Stapleton.
1. Brent’s Overall Sound
“If you like back porches, rural routes, and storytelling – you’ll love Brent Cobb.”
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2. Brent’s Biggest Influences
“[Honky tonk performer] Roger Miller, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, [Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer] Ronnie Van Zant, and Tom Petty. I dream of collaborating with Willie, Dolly, or both.”
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3. Brent’s Creative Process
“I’ve been writing my whole life. Music runs in the family. My process is still much like it was a kid: I try to pull it out of thin air. If nothing shows up, I try again later.”
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4. Brent’s Career Highlights
“One that sticks out is having my dad perform a song he wrote in ’92 on stage with me during my Grand Ole Opry debut. Being invited to be back out on Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show for a second year in a row is up there, too.”
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5. Brent’s Jump from Intimate Clubs to Arenas
“I try not to think about it too much – we just start the show and hope for the best.”
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6. Brent’s Notoriety with Audiences Overseas
“I’m not too surprised… Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and many others have always appreciated American southern music – a lot of times before we even do.”
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7. Brent’s Songwriting Philosophy
“Just because a song is serious doesn’t mean it has to be depressing. On the flipside, just because a song is fun doesn’t mean it has to be stupid.”
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8. Brent on Family Life vs. the Road
“[The road] is tough. I quit sleeping a long time ago. We’ve only been back [in his native Georgia] for a year and I was on the road a lot. I’m excited to see how being home will influence the music.”
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9. Brent on the Priceless Wisdom of his Daughter
“Like most four-year-olds, [she] is wide open all the time. The other evening I was getting some charcoal started for supper and going to rest for a few. We had been raving for an hour. I was trying to convince her to take a seat beside me when she said, ‘But Daddy – if we don’t race, nobody’s gonna win.’ I guess that’s true!”
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10. Brent’s Patience and Persistence
“I’m proud that I’ve been able to make a living at it for twelve years… it’s taken me this long to make it to your ear – thanks for listening.”
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Catch Brent Cobb in your city – tickets available below!