Colby Acuff

Colby Acuff (born October 15, 1996) is an American country singer-songwriter from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His major label debut album Western White Pines released just one month after signing to Sony[4] in May of 2023.

Colby Acuff
Background information
Birth nameColby Acuff[1]
Born (1996-10-15) October 15, 1996
OriginCoeur d’Alene, Idaho
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020-present
Labels
Websitehttps://www.colbyacuff.com

Early life

Acuff was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[5] He is the son of Pat Acuff and Heidi Acuff.[6] He grew up fishing, hunting, and learning how to play instruments at the age of 5.[7]

He graduated from the University of Idaho[8] while studying economics and was offered a junior stockbroking job but turned it down to pursue his musical career.[9]

Career

Acuff starting performing when he was 12 years old.[10]

Once he graduated highschool, he continued doing local shows. Eventually releasing three independent albums from 2020 to 2022.[11] This includes If I Were the Devil which went viral soon after its release.[12]

His debut album, Life of a Rolling Stone, released on January 15, 2020. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, his plans were put on hold.[13] This led to him returning to his job as a fly-fishing guide on the Columbia River.[14]

On February 15, 2021, Acuff released If I Were the Devil, which amassed 6 millions streams in the first 6 months of its release.[15]

On May 5, 2023, Acuff announced he was signing to Sony Music Nashville.[16] One month later, he released his first major label record Western White Pines on June 9, 2023.

On August 1, 2023, Acuff made his Grand Ole Opry debut.[17]

On September 15, Acuff released Western White Pines (Deluxe), which is the deluxe version of his album Western White Pines and contains 6 additional songs.

Discography
  • Life of a Rolling Stone (2020)
  • If I Were the Devil (2021)
  • Honky Tonk Heaven (2022)
  • Western White Pines (2023)
  • Western White Pines (Deluxe) 2023

References
  1. "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. 12 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  2. "Colby Acuff". The Underdog Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  3. "Colby Acuff". The Underdog Music. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  4. "colby acuff signs with sony music nashville". Sony Music. 5 May 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  5. "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  6. "'You Have to Love it'". Coeur d'Alene Press. 30 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  7. "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. 12 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  8. "'You Have to Love it'". Coeur d'Alene Press. 30 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  9. "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  10. "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  12. "Who Is Colby Acuff? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. 12 July 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  13. "Colby Acuff Music: Starlight Ranch (Amarillo, TX) w/ Paul Cauthen". Moore News.
  14. "Play me some mountain music: Coeur d'Alene country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff, 24, releases his second album". Spokesman. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  15. "Colby Acuff Music: Starlight Ranch (Amarillo, TX) w/ Paul Cauthen". Moore News.
  16. "colby acuff signs with sony music nashville". Sony Music Nashville. 5 May 2023.
  17. "Colby Acuff". Opry. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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