Parker McCollum Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 75 kg |
Date of Birth | June 15, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Hallie Ray Light |
Parker McCollum is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who released his debut single Highway on June 5, 2013. Since then, he has released multiple tracks, albums, and extended plays such as The Limestone Kid, Hollywood Gold, All Day, Pretty Heart, Gold Chain Cowboy, Young Man’s Blues, Probably Wrong, Hell of a Year, Like a Cowboy, A Red Town View, Meet You in the Middle, High Above the Water, Misunderstood, I Can’t Breathe, and To Be Loved by You. In 2022, Parker McCollum won the Academy of Country Music Award for “New Male Artist of the Year”.
Born Name
Parker Yancey McCollum
Nick Name
Parker
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Conroe, Texas, United States
Residence
Austin, Texas, United States
Nationality
Education
Parker McCollum studied at The Woodlands College Park High School, a high school located in The Woodlands, CDP area of Montgomery County, Texas. Then, he moved to Austin, Texas and attended college.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Family
- Siblings – Tyler McCollum (Older Brother)
Genre
Country, Americana, Alternative Country, Texas Country, Roots Rock
Instruments
Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Labels
PYM Music, MCA Nashville
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Parker McCollum has dated –
- Hallie Ray Light – His engagement to Instagram star and model Hallie Ray Light was announced on July 3, 2021, and the duo got married in March 2022.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue-Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Toned body
Parker McCollum Facts
- He spent his childhood years growing up in Conroe, Texas near Houston.
- Growing up, Parker McCollum was introduced to the music of several artists including classic country musicians like Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, and Porter Wagoner; red dirt musicians like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Pat Green, and Chris Knight; and other artists such as Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, and Steve Earle.
- On February 24, 2015, Parker released his full-length debut album titled The Limestone Kid through PYM Music and The Austin Chronicle noted that “it’s too early to declare The Limestone Kid debut of the year, but it’s already one to beat”.
- He is the owner of PYM Music.
- Parker McCollum’s 3rd album Gold Chain Cowboy was released on July 30, 2021, via MCA Nashville and it peaked at #6 on the US Top Country Albums (Billboard) chart and at #60 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album includes songs like Pretty Heart, Dallas, To Be Loved by You, Wait Outside, and Never Loved You at All.
- The song To Be Loved by You from the album Gold Chain Cowboy was certified ‘Gold’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and it also won the CMT Music Award for “Breakthrough Video of the Year”.
- Some of Parker’s musical influences include Townes Van Zandt, Ryan Bingham, Ryan Adams, and John Mayer.
Featured Image by Parker McCollum / Instagram