Kenton bryant biography

Kenton Bryant is one of the next generation of rising country talent in Nashville.
Biography.
Meet Nashville singer songwriter and Glasgow native, Kenton Bryant.

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Troy Cartwright and Kenton Bryant

09:00 pmDecember 10, 2017

Troy Cartwright

“It’s the stuff you dream about,” says Troy Cartwright of his whirlwind year. The young Dallas native began to see a lifetime of hard work pay off in spades in 2015, as he signed with Sunfire Entertainment, released a critically acclaimed debut album, cracked the top 25 on the Texas Music Chart, and shared bills with Hayes Carll, Randy Rogers, Turnpike Troubadours, Green River Ordinance, and more. “This is all I wanted to do since I was 14,” he reflects, “and now I’m doing it.”
With so much momentum on his side, it’s no surprise that Cartwright titled his new release ‘Don’t Fade.’ It’s a note-to-self that he more than lives up to on the EP, bringing together the heartfelt vulnerability of Ryan Adams and the arena-ready anthems of Eric Church into an infectious, genre-blurring masterpiece. The tracks showcase Cartwright’s considerable growth, both as a writer and performer, while hon

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Kentucky native, Kenton Bryant, may have grown up with his two feet firmly in the state’s blue grass but his musical roots were planted deep in the sounds of legends like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles. In his teenage years you would likely find him in a garage, cranking up a Fender Vibrolux amp, banging away at the timeless songs of these greats.

As time rolled on, his love of artists who could deliver raw emotions with a classic edge grew, and so did the list of his musical influences. Keith Urban, later followed by Eric Church proved that this authentic approach would explode in Country Music. Kenton knew that the craft he had spent so much time honing - unique phrases wrapped around thoughtfully crafted lyrics, sitting on a bed of classic rock textures – could have a home in Nashville.

With no backup plan, Kenton uprooted his life and moved down I-65 south to pursue his dream of recording and performing music for a livelihood. His diligent work studying and crafting songs with hit-makers up and down Music Row paid off when in 2017, Kenton signed a publishi

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Artist Feature: Kenton Bryant’s Eclectic Musical Style Grew From His Guitar and Kentucky Roots.

Kenton Bryant is one of the next generation of rising country talent in Nashville. His musical journey started taking root in his hometown of Glasgow Kentucky where he was raised. He is currently signed with 50 Egg Music/Big Machine Music. Kenton lives in Nashville, where the 27 year old is working on music for a debut release. Mr Bryant was kind enough to answer a few questions I had about his background, the music that has shaped him, and what continues to help develop his sound.

Kenton, thank you so much for taking some time to answer some questions we have. Let’s start with your initial quest to Nashville. Can you give us a little detail on how/when you got to Nashville?

I was in my third year of college at Western Kentucky University, and playing 3-4 nights a week at the local bars. I was writing songs and taking meetings with Clay Bradley at BMI. Clay talked me into moving to town, so I quit school on a whim, and moved to Nashville! I didn’t have an