Growing up in the Midwest gave Drew Cooper his downhome, backroads, country values that come across so clearly in his music. He may have grown up in Springfield, IL but Tucson, Arizona became his home away from home. Drew spent his college years at the University of Arizona, and while he has the strong presence of a linebacker, he was a cheerleader in college. Drew has always had a strong can do attitude that doesn’t let anything stop him or get in his way. A self-taught guitar player, who never let the blisters on virgin fingertips slow him down. His lyrics are inspired by the sounds of his past, his strong love of his family, and the country he holds dear. Son, brother and most importantly, Daddy are all names bestowed upon Drew. The music that he writes shows that strong family bond and commitment to the country values he was raised with. You can feel his heart when you see his smile, and you can hear his relentless love of music in every chord he plays. He has carried the love of music with him throughout his entire life. He grew up on Garth Brooks, Chris Ledoux, and Bruce Springsteen. At the age of 23 he was drawn to the red dirt scene by the serenades of Radney Foster, Stoney LaRue, Cross Candian Ragweed, and Pat Green who have all inspired the music he plays today. On stage in front of 12 people or 12,000 people you will always catch Drew smiling, laughing and entertaining the crowd with a charisma that is second to none. He always knows how to put on the best show possible, tailored to the venue. One of his favorite things to do is to take a person who didn’t really like his music walking in to a show, and turn them into a lifelong fan. It’s a natural instinct for him. Drew has played festivals and major venues, but still loves playing his local dive bars, like the Cowpony where he played his first show. His passion for the art of music is inspiring just as much as the lyrics to his song, “Pictures on the wall.” Cooper may be new to the red dirt scene, but he has already cut a path to where he wants to be. Opening for National acts and hanging with his fans are only the beginning for him. With the release of his new EP "Hangovers and Heartaches" Drew is carving a path for many to follow.