Born in 1992, Austin-based Parker McCollum may be young, but already he’s established quite a name for himself in Texas country music. His 2015 debut album, The Limestone Kid, released to widespread critical acclaim. For his efforts, he earned himself the T-Birds Songwriter Award

Parker McCollum then went on to work with Grammy-winning producer Lloyd Maines on his second album titled Probably Wrong, which he initially released in EP form in two separate sessions before releasing as a full album. The first session alone debuted on the Country Album Sales chart at No. 15, on the Independent Albums chart at No. 14 and on the Heatseekers Albums chart at No. 6. Parker McCollum concerts are chances for fans to experience the artist’s unique style of music live.

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An avid listener of country music from an early age, Parker McCollum further expanded his musical awareness while working with his grandfather on a cattle ranch during summers off from school. They listened to folk music artists as well. His first instrument was the violin, which he picked up in elementary school and played in the orchestra there, before switching to the guitar when he was 13. This was also when he started composing his own music, and he was already mixing genres then. He cites his older brother Tyler, who is also a lyricist and songwriter, as another big influence in this whole process. Gigs soon followed, first at open mics around his area and then as the headliner at local establishments. During this time, he also picked up the harmonica. Through high school and into college, he continued developing his playing and songwriting until his first tour, which was with the band Six Market Blvd.