Brady Toops

Brady Allen Toops (born July 31, 1981)[2] is an American musician, songwriter and a former baseball player.[3][4] His debut album, Brady Toops, was released in 2013.[1][5] His second album, Tried & True, was released in 2017.[6] He appeared on the eleventh season of ABC’s The Bachelorette.[7]

Brady Toops
Birth nameBrady Allen Toops
Born (1981-07-31) July 31, 1981
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
OriginNew London
Genresfolk, soul, gospel[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2007–present
Websitebradytoops.com

Early life

Toops was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 31 July 1981, to educators George Toops Jr. and Kim Toops.[8] He grew up in New London. He attended the New London-Spicer High School, and graduated in 2000. In 2000, Toops was among the twenty-five senior High School students who were awarded the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) award. He received a $7,500 college scholarship and was featured in USA Today.[9]

He studied Marketing at the University of Arkansas and graduated in 2004.[2][10]

Career

Baseball

Toops was recruited by Harvard, Minnesota, and Arkansas. He chose to play for the University of Arkansas.[2] He played four years as a catcher[8] with the Razorbacks,[11] and had been named a captain of the team in 2003,[12] until he was selected in the Major League Baseball draft of 2004 in the 10th round by the St. Louis Cardinals.[13][14] His stint in the minor leagues would only last three years, when he stopped playing after the 2006 season.[13]

Music

Toops' music career began in 2007.[1][15] His first release was with the single, Can't Stop Lovin', which was released independently, in 2010.[16] His next single, "A Little Love", came out in 2011, while the single, "Lord Have Mercy", was released the following year. The first extended play, A Little Love, was released by Underspoken Records, in 2012. His first studio album, Brady Toops, was released by Underspoken Records, on August 27, 2013.[17][18][19]

Podcast

He hosts The Unravel with Brady Toops podcast.[20] He also curates Soul Games a 12-week personal development program.[21]

Personal life

In 2015, he competed in Season 11 of The Bachelorette, with Britt Nilsson[7] and Kaitlyn Bristowe[22][23][24][25][26] Toops lives in Nashville, Tennessee.[15]

Discography
Studio albums
EPs
  • A Little Love (2012, Underspoken)
Singles
  • Can't Stop Lovin' (2010, Independent)

References
  1. Lange, Carolyn (August 22, 2013). "Hitting His Stride". The West Central Tribune. Willmar, Minnesota. pp. A1, A3. p. A3: The album represents Toop's mesh of traditional folk, rock 'n roll, and gospel music.
  2. University of Arkansas. "2002 Arkansas Baseball" (PDF). CSTV.com. p. 23. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  3. "Brady Toops: Bachelorette Cast Britt Nilsson's Boyfriend". Daily Entertainment News. May 15, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  4. Hutchinson, Andrew (June 11, 2021). "Toops had flashback watching Welch blast". Arkansas Rivals. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  5. Burdett, Dan (August 21, 2013). "NLS grad and former professional athlete hits stride in Nashville music scene". DuluthNewsTribune. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  6. Bannigan, Flo (March 29, 2017). "Brady Toops – 'Tried & True' (album review)". The Revue Canada. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  7. Boardman, Madeline (July 22, 2015). "Brady Toops Explains "Real Reasons" for Split From Bachelorette Britt Nilsson". US Magazine. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  8. L. Reed, Jerry (June 10, 2004). "Toops Toast Of Town". The Morning News. p. C, 6C. p. C: Also listening in Baum Stadium were Brady Toops' proud parents, George Jr. and Kim Toops, triplet sister and brother, Mickie and Casey, and baby sister, Wendy.
  9. "Introducing the 2000 SAMMY Winners". USA Today. June 23, 2000. pp. 10–11.
  10. Miller, Doug (March 4, 2008). "Toops puts down the bat for a guitar". MLB. Archived from the original on April 24, 2008. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  11. Allen, Heather (January 2, 2005). "Diamond Hogs CWS appearance culminates surprising run". The Northwest Arkansas Times. pp. A11–A12. p. A11: Arkansas junior Brady Toops hits a two-out, grand-slam home run in the top of the ninth inning to win the first game with Wichita State and force a second game
  12. "Toops named captain of Arkansas baseball". West Central Tribune. Willmar, Minnesota. January 16, 2003. p. B1.
  13. Baseball Reference. "Brady Toops Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  14. Batterson, Steve (October 19, 2008). "Faith In Music: Former Q-C catcher chases career as Christian rocker". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. pp. B1, B7. p. B1: A 10th-round draft pickt of St. Louis Cardinals in baseball's 2004 draft, Toops spent 2005 behind the plate as a catcher for the Swing of the Quad-Cities.
  15. Walz, Sara (July 31, 2014). "Interview : Brady Toops". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  16. Cross Rhythms. "Brady Toops Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  17. Yelland, James (October 23, 2013). "Review: Brady Toops – Brady Toops". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  18. Davis, Kevin (August 28, 2013). "A Deeper Experience". New Release Today. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  19. Walz, Sara (August 25, 2013). "Review : Brady Toops – Brady Toops". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  20. "The Unravel with Brady Toops Podcast". Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  21. "Announcing Soul Games". August 19, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  22. Nahas, Aili. "The Bachelorette's Britt Nilsson and Brady Toops: We Actually Split 2 Months Ago!". People.
  23. Mohan, Keerthi (June 12, 2015). "'Bachelorette' 2015 Scandal: Britt Nilsson-Brady Toops Romance an Act?". International Business Times. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  24. Lee, Esther (October 29, 2015). "Brady Toops Is Making a New Record After The Bachelorette: Does He Still Talk to Ex-Girlfriend Britt Nilsson?". US Magazine. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  25. Seemayer, Zach (May 26, 2015). "Have Britt Nilsson & Brady Toops Found Love After Leaving 'The Bachelorette'? See the Cute PDA Pics!". Entertainment Tonight Online. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  26. Walker, Alice (August 19, 2015). "Brady Should Totally Be The Next 'Bachelor'". Bustle. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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