Lenny Cooper

For the English cricketer, see Lenny Cooper (cricketer).

Lenny Cooper
Born1988
Jacksonville, North Carolina
GenresCountry rap
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsAverage Joes Entertainment, Backroad
Websitewww.lennycoopermusic.com

Lenny Cooper (born 1988 in Jacksonville, North Carolina[1]) is an American country rap singer-songwriter.[2] Cooper is signed to Colt Ford's record label, Average Joes Entertainment, and released his debut album, Diesel Fuel, in 2012.[1] Cooper's second album, Mud Dynasty, was released on May 7, 2013.[3] It sold 3,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number 34 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 198 on the Billboard 200.[4]

Cooper released his third album, The Grind, on August 26, 2014.[5] The album features collaborations with Ford, Bucky Covington and Bubba Sparxxx.[6] It sold 2,400 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number 17 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 142 on the Billboard 200.[7]

  1. ^ a b Leggett, Steve. "Lenny Cooper | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  2. ^ "Lenny Cooper Explains How His Father & Brother Turned Him Into a Country Rapper" Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  3. ^ Carter, Liv (April 26, 2013). "UCN Interview – Lenny Cooper: "The new album feels totally like me."". Urban Country News. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  4. ^ Bjorke, Matt (May 15, 2013). "Country Album Chart News For May 15, 2013: Lady Antebellum Debuts At #1; Pistol Annies Top 5 with New Albums; Country Music Dominates". Roughstock. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  5. ^ Frazer, Bear (August 20, 2014). "Lenny Cooper: Staying On The Grind". Arena. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  6. ^ Thompson, Gayle (August 9, 2014). "Lenny Cooper Releasing 'The Grind'". The Boot. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  7. ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 3, 2014). "Country Album Sales Report – September 3, 2014". Roughstock. Archived from the original on September 4, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.