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United States Mitchell Tenpenny is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer known for his country-pop sound and ability to connect with audiences through honest storytelling. He is recognized for his chart-topping hits and genre-blending musical approach, appealing to a diverse fan base.
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James Mitchell Tenpenny III was born on August 17, 1989, in Nashville, Tennessee. His grandmother, Donna Hilley, a music publishing executive, introduced him to songwriters Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman at age 11, fostering his early interest in songwriting. Tenpenny attended Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, playing football, before enrolling at Middle Tennessee State University where he earned a music business degree. His musical influences include Vince Gill, John Mayer, and Michael Jackson, contributing to his country-pop style.
Tenpenny officially began his music career in 2014. He released his debut album, “Black Crow,” in 2015, which featured the bluegrass band The SteelDrivers on the track “Canes Creek.” An early career milestone was co-writing Granger Smith’s Top 10 song “If the Boot Fits.” In 2016, he signed with the newly formed Riser Records. His 2017 EP, “Linden Ave,” released through Riser House Records, charted at No. 10 on Billboard’s Independent Albums, No. 6 on Heatseekers Albums, and No. 12 on Country Album Sales, selling 2,100 copies in its first week.
In January 2018, Tenpenny signed a joint venture with Riser House/Columbia Nashville, leading to the release of his self-titled EP in February, which included the hit single “Drunk Me.” This single charted at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 6 on Hot Country Songs, and No. 2 on Country Airplay, achieving 3x Platinum certification by the RIAA. His major label debut album, “Telling All My Secrets,” released in December 2018, debuted at No. 5 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 53 on the Billboard 200, with 20,000 album-equivalent units sold in its first week. He has continued to release successful music, with chart-topping songs like “Truth About You” (2021) and “At The End of a Bar” (2021), the latter a collaboration with Chris Young. His music has garnered over 2.1 billion global streams. His recent album, “The 3rd,” released in September 2024, explores personal themes and artistic evolution, featuring collaborations and songs inspired by his family history, such as the title track.
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