about the artist
Morgan Evans began his professional career in his native Australia in 2012, releasing his eponymous debut album in 2014.
His sleek country-pop found a wider audience in 2017, after he signed an international record deal that brought him his first American release in the form of the single “Kiss Somebody,”
History
Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia on April 24, 1985, Evans started playing music early on, inspired by fellow Australian country star Keith Urban.
He formed his first band at 13 years old and rose to prominence when he won the 2007 edition of the Telstra Road to Tamworth competition.
Following his victory, he released his first single, “Big Skies,” in September 2007. By 2012, he had signed with the Australasia branch of Warner Music, releasing the EP “Live Each Day” in January of that year, quickly followed by “While We’re Young” that August. Evans’ profile continued to rise as he took supporting roles on notable tours, including those of Alan Jackson and Taylor Swift’s Australian tour supporting her album “Red.”
Evans recorded his eponymous debut album with producer Jedd Hughes in Nashville, Tennessee. Arriving in March 2014, “Morgan Evans” topped the Australian country charts and reached #20 on its pop albums chart, thanks to the singles “One Eye for an Eye” and “Like a Tornado.” Evans’ next move was to the international market. The album also helped him garner several Country Music Channel Awards in 2014, including Oz Artist of the Year. His burgeoning fame led to several television appearances, including hosting the 2016 CMC Music Awards with American country star Kelsea Ballerini; the pair subsequently became romantically involved.
In 2015, Evans moved to Nashville and began working with producer Chris DeStefano on his first album designed for an international market. In July 2017, he released “Kiss Somebody,” the first single from his debut album released in the United States and the United Kingdom. 2018 saw the release of the singles “Day Drunk” and “American,” which were included on “Things That We Drink To,” Evans’ debut album for Warner Nashville.
