Kashus Culpepper Signs With Big Loud Records
Pictured (L-R, front row): Seth England (CEO / Partner, Big Loud), Kashus Culpepper and
Jay Harren (Manager); (L-R, back row): Patch Culbertson (EVP / GM, Big Loud Records), Sara Knabe (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records), Candice Watkins (SVP of Marketing, Big Loud Records), Nate Yetton (VP of A&R, Big Loud Records), Stacy Blythe (SVP of Radio Promotion, Big Loud Records) and Jeff Tanner (SVP of Business Affairs, Big Loud). Photo: Brayln Kelly Smith
Rising country crooner Kashus Culpepper has signed with Big Loud Records.
“Truly honored to be a part of the Big Loud family,” Culpepper shares. “They’ve believed in my music and songs since the beginning. Their intense love of music, and the rich history of it all matches mine, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be surrounded by like-minded people. I’m so excited to be part of this lineup of artists that I’ve listened to for so long. Once again, thank you for believing in my music! Much love!”
Raised in east central Alabama, Culpepper has turned heads with his unique sound that blends country, soul, blues, folk and rock. After finding his voice in church, his growling delivery was curated by studying the likes of Robert Johnson, Louis Armstrong, The Avett Brothers, Ray LaMontagne, Stevie Wonder, Howlin’ Wolf, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Sr., Wilson Pickett, Bill Withers, Nina Simone and more.
During a U.S. Navy deployment in Rota, Spain in 2020, Culpepper picked up the guitar and started playing cover songs requested by his platoon mates around bonfires on base. Once he started writing his own original tunes, he was off to the races.
“The moment I heard Kashus Culpepper’s powerhouse voice I passionately knew that I wanted to work with him,” says Nate Yetton, Big Loud Records VP of A&R. “Kash has vast knowledge and enthusiasm for various genres of music both past and present, and we quickly saw how the combination of immense talent and exceptional taste would be distinguishable pillars of his artistry. I’m beyond thrilled for Big Loud Records to have formed a creative partnership with Kashus Culpepper.”
“Kash is a one-of-one artist,” adds Seth England, Big Loud CEO/Partner. “He’s got raw ability and star quality, and the songs to back all of that up. We’re proud to partner with Kash and help introduce him to the world.”
Culpepper will release the first single of his career, “After Me?,” on June 21. After notching his first headlining home-state show at Mobile’s Soul Kitchen Music Hall, Culpepper impressed across several CMA Fest performances last week. Throughout the summer he will join Needtobreathe’s national touring run and Charley Crockett’s “$10 Cowboy Tour” as well as The Marcus King Band Family Reunion 2024.
Culpepper is represented by CAA’s Jeff Krones, Jacob Lapidus and Chris Burrus, and managed by Jay Harren.
