DANIEL NIGRO: CRACKING THE CODE
The co-writer-producer of the moment, in his own words (12/11a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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WHAT IT IS: Corey Kent finds himself musically at the intersection of rock-infused country, heartland values and red-dirt grit. Kent, who’s still in his 20s, built his fan base while spending 15 years developing his live show and has positioned himself to become one of country’s next breakout artists. Drawing inspiration from the Eagles, Keith Richards and Turnpike Troubadours, among others, Kent is building an undeniable stage presence with his bandana-wearing rock & roll spirit.
ALBUM: Blacktop
RELEASE DATE: 6/2
SINGLE: “Something’s Gonna Kill Me”
LIVE: Selling out 2k-cap rooms as headliner; support on Jason Aldean’s 2023 Highway Desperado Tour; support for Parker McCollum late 2023
INTERNET: 4.7m+ monthly Spotify listeners; 726k+ total digital audience reach; 72k+ “Wild as Her” UGC; 4k+ “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” UGC
RADIO: “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” impacted 7/10, on 52 stations in week four; debut #1 single “Wild as Her” RIAA platinum certified, Top 15 Most Played Songs of 2023
PRESS: Rolling Stone (“The 20 Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far”), Taste of Country (“Corey Kent Seizes the Moment in Rambling ‘Something’s Gonna Kill Me’”), more
BOOKING: Nate Towne/WME
PUBLISHING: Combustion
MANAGEMENT: George Couri & Chris Fox/Triple 8 Management