Maggie Rose

Margaret Rose Durante, known professionally as Maggie Rose, was born on May 19, 1988, in Potomac, Maryland. Her musical journey began at age 16, performing with The B Street Band, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. She attended Clemson University before moving to Nashville during her sophomore year to pursue a music career, encouraged by producer Tommy Mottola. In 2009, she signed with Universal Republic and released a cover of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody.” The following year, she moved to independent Emrose Records, releasing the digital EP “Maybe Tonight” and charting two singles. Her early work also included two songs featured in Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up” and “Good Luck Charlie” television series soundtracks in 2011.

In 2012, she adopted the stage name Maggie Rose and signed with Scott Siman’s RPM Management. Her debut album, “Cut to Impress” (2013), featured ten tracks and produced two Top 30 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart: “I Ain’t Your Mama” and “Better.” In 2013, she joined Gary Allan and Sheryl Crow on The Free and Easy Tour. Responding to the “Tomato-gate” controversy in 2015, which questioned the prevalence of female artists on country radio, Rose launched “Tomato Tuesdays,” releasing a new song weekly to support women in country music. Her 2016 EP, “Variety Show,” blended country with progressive pop and pop rock, with the single “Love Me More” receiving critical acclaim and significant airplay.

Rose continued to evolve her sound, releasing the EP “Dreams > Dollars” in 2017 and her album “Change The Whole Thing” in 2018. The latter was praised by Rolling Stone for positioning her as a versatile pop-soul artist. Throughout her career, she has performed at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, shared stages with artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Heart, and made over 100 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. In 2021, she released “Have a Seat,” marking a shift towards soul/R&B. In 2023, Rose signed with Big Loud Records, releasing her fourth studio album, “No One Gets Out Alive,” in 2024, which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Americana Album.