Charley Crockett

Charley Crockett
Crockett in 2020
Crockett in 2020
Background information
Born (1984-03-24) March 24, 1984 (age 40)
San Benito, Texas, United States
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2005–present
Labels
Websitecharleycrockett.com

Matthew Charles Crockett (born March 24, 1984)[1] is an American blues, country, and Americana singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He has released twelve studio albums since 2015, with Lil G.L.'s Blue Bonanza peaking at number 11 on the US Billboard Blues Albums chart[2] and The Man from Waco breaking into the US Billboard 200.[3]

In September 2023, Crockett was nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year at the 2023 Americana Music Honors & Awards.[4]

  1. ^ "Matthew Charles Crockett - Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997". Ancestry.com.
  2. ^ "Blues Music: Top Blues Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  3. ^ Cox, Brady (September 20, 2022). "Charley Crockett Has Best Sales Week To Date With Latest Album 'The Man From Waco'". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Hudak, Joseph (May 9, 2023). "Margo Price, Charley Crockett Lead 2023 Americana Awards Nominations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 1, 2023.