Cole Swindell

Colden Rainey Swindell, known professionally as Cole Swindell, was born on June 30, 1983, in Glennville, Georgia. He grew up in Dawson, Georgia, and later attended Georgia Southern University, where he majored in marketing. During his time at university, he met Luke Bryan, an alumnus of the same institution. This connection proved significant for Swindell’s early career. After graduating in 2007, Swindell moved to Nashville and spent three years selling merchandise for Luke Bryan, during which he also dedicated his time to songwriting.

In 2010, Swindell secured a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, signaling a formal entry into the music industry as a songwriter. He contributed to songs for artists such as Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Luke Bryan, including notable tracks like “Outta My Head” for Campbell and “Roller Coaster” for Bryan. His independent debut single, “Chillin’ It,” released in 2013, gained significant traction through SiriusXM satellite radio, leading to a record deal with Warner Music Nashville.

Swindell’s career progression saw him release his self-titled debut album in 2014, which featured “Chillin’ It” becoming a number one hit on the Hot Country Songs chart. He continued to release successful albums, including “You Should Be Here” (2016), “All of It” (2018), and “Stereotype” (2022). Throughout his career, he has achieved thirteen singles, with eight reaching number one on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts. His work has also earned him an ACM New Artist of the Year Award in 2015 and multiple Grammy Award nominations, solidifying his position in country music.