Carlton Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1992-07-01)July 1, 1992 (age 33) Cypress, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | carltonandersonmusic |
Carlton Anderson (born July 1, 1992) is an Americancountry music singer-songwriter, based inNashville, Tennessee, United States.
Anderson grew up inCypress, Texas, before attending Belmont University and playing onMusic City's Lower Broadway.[1] As a kid he worked odd jobs at the grocery store and oil fields to earn money to buy a guitar and PA.[2] Anderson’s musical influences begin withWillie Nelson, who he refers to as "his drug"[3] as well asGeorge Strait.[4]
His 1990s influenced sound has brought him recognition with a new crop of country artists includingRiley Green andCody Johnson[5] who Anderson has toured with in Nashville. He released a self titled EP in 2014 with the songs "Airplane" and "Forever".[6]
He signed with Sony Nashville in 2018 and released a debut single on May 18 called "Drop Everything". The track was co-written byRhett Akins,Matt Dragstrem, andAshley Gorley.[7][8]
He was named the Breakthrough Artist of the Week on 979KickFM on May 25.[9] Anderson parted ways withArista Nashville in September 2019.
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | “Drop Everything” | Jeffrey C. Phillips |
