Pat Green

Patrick Craven Green, born on April 5, 1972, in San Antonio, Texas, began his music career while attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He performed small gigs at local bars and clubs. In 1995, Green independently recorded and released a series of albums, with Lloyd Maines serving as producer. These initial recordings were funded by money borrowed from his parents.

Green fully committed to a music career in 1997 after being dismissed from his fuel wholesaler job by his stepfather, who recognized Green’s need for motivation to pursue music full-time. This turning point led to Green joining a tour with Willie Nelson. His appearance at the 1998 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic significantly boosted his nationwide recognition. Supported by Miller Lite, Green sold over 250,000 albums as an independent artist before signing a major label recording contract. His first major-label album, “Three Days,” released in 2001, repackaged existing material and new tracks with improved sound engineering. The album was met with critical acclaim.

In 2003, Green released “Wave on Wave,” an album showcasing pop influences and advanced sound engineering. The title track achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the charts by the end of the year and becoming his top career hit. Following this success, his mid-2000s period included albums like “Lucky Ones” (2004) and “Cannonball” (2006). “Lucky Ones” peaked at No. 6 on the U.S. country charts despite weaknesses in label support. Green also toured with prominent artists such as Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Dave Matthews Band, and Kenny Chesney during this time. His 2008 single, “Let Me,” from the album “What I’m For,” climbed to No. 12 on the country charts. After parting ways with BNA Records, Green returned to independent music in Texas in 2011. He continued to release new music, including the 2015 album “Home,” which featured collaborations with Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow, and his 2022 album, “Miles and Miles of You.”