Drew Holcomb

Drew Holcomb embarked on his musical journey as a solo artist, releasing his debut EP, “Lost And Found,” in 2003, followed by the full-length album “Washed in Blue” in 2005. “Washed in Blue” garnered attention with multiple television placements on shows such as Lifetime’s “Army Wives,” Showtime’s “United States of Tara,” and A&E’s “The Cleaner.” In 2006, after marrying Ellie Bannister, Holcomb formed Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors with Nathan Dugger and Rich Brinsfield. Ellie Holcomb also joined the band, which took its name from their shared Nashville zip code. The band’s first album, “Passenger Seat,” featuring 10 tracks, was released in August 2008. The following year, they toured extensively, supporting artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers, and Robert Earl Keen. They also appeared on the PBS show “Legends and Lyrics.”

In 2011, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors partnered with Dualtone Records, releasing “Chasing Someday,” which debuted at No. 183 on the Billboard 200 and achieved No. 3 on Billboard Heatseekers. This led to a period of heavy touring, with over 400 shows and their first sell-out performances outside the Southeastern United States. They have performed at numerous festivals, including Live on The Green, Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival, and Austin City Limits. Their 2013 album, “Good Light,” released through their independent label, Magnolia Music, reached No. 84 on the Billboard Top 200. This album was followed by “Medicine” in 2015, their most successful record to date, peaking at No. 47 on the Billboard 200. Holcomb also promoted “Medicine” with an appearance on “Late Night TV with Jimmy Kimmel” on April 15, 2015.

The band continued to achieve milestones with their first live album, “Live at the Ryman,” released in August 2016, which debuted at No. 5 on Billboard’s Folk Album Charts. Their 2017 studio album, “Souvenir,” charted at No. 117 on the Billboard 200. In 2019, they released “Dragons,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Folk Americana Album Sales Chart, with the single “End of the World” charting in the Top 40 at AAA. Most recently, their ninth studio album, “Strangers No More,” was released on June 7, 2023, showcasing their continued artistic output and presence in the Americana music scene.