On The Row: Preston Cooper Shares Songs & Stories From Debut Album

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Preston Cooper. Photo: David McClister

Preston Cooper recently stopped by the MusicRow offices to share a few songs and stories ahead of the release of his debut album. Fresh off a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater on the road with Riley Green, the Ohio native released his album Toledo Talkin’ on Aug. 29.

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s Lauryn Sink and John Nix Arledge, Preston Cooper, MusicRow’s LB Cantrell and Madison Hahnen.

Inspired by the sounds of Bob Segar, Chris Stapleton and Stevie Ray Vaughn, two years ago, Cooper was discovered by The Warren Brothers while playing a benefit show in Ohio, and they later invited him to Nashville to write with them. A few months later he moved to Music City and signed a record deal with The Valory Music Co.

Cooper kicked off his visit with “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” joking that the list of places he has never been is quickly getting shorter. He continued with “Weak” and wrapped the set with the reflective title track to the project “Toledo Talkin’.”

Recently named an iHeartRadio On The Verge Artist, he is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Oct. 24.

“To be invited by the Opry to play there, it is hard to explain the feeling because it doesn’t feel real. Two years ago I was literally playing bars in my hometown, and the Opry just felt like 10 years down the road, if even at all,” he said of the invitation.

Cooper recently wrapped his run as direct support for Kameron Marlowe’s “Keepin’ The Lights On Tour” and select dates of Riley Green’s “Damn Country Music Tour.”

 

@musicrowmag MusicRow sat down for a quick Q&A with rising newcomer @prestoncoopermusic ♬ Weak – Preston Cooper

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