Graves’ Major Label Debut Track “Burning House” Out October 18
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 2, 2024) – UMG Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music announce singer-songwriter Colt Graves as the first artist signed under their newly created partnership. Colt’s first release under UMGN and Mosley Music is new song “Burning House,” out Friday, Oct. 18. Pre-save “Burning House” HERE.
“Colt Graves is the perfect artist for our first collaboration with Timbaland’s Mosley Music,” says UMGN Chair & CEO, Cindy Mabe. “He’s simply electric and speaks from a unique and overlooked musical fusion growing up in the bluegrass heartland and taught by his legendary bluegrass hall of fame grandfather Josh Graves. Colt is a gifted storyteller who mixes the backdrop and musical influences of his Owensboro, Kentucky lifestyle with a gritty fusion of country, hip-hop, rock and folk. His edgy vocals and musical fusion is magnetic and I’m so excited to share his musical vision with the world. He’s really a special artist.”
Adds Timbaland, “From the moment I heard Colt, I knew he was special. He crosses the boundaries of a specific format of music which I believe is what makes him stand out as an artist.”
“It’s been a hell of a journey to get to this point and I’m so grateful to Timbaland, my team, and the UMG Nashville team for believing in me and being part of this journey. Thank you, Cindy, Chelsea, and team,” says Graves.
Hailing from the musical heartland of Owensboro, Kentucky, Colt Graves carries a legacy of music in his veins. He honed his craft under the guiding influence of his legendary grandfather, the revered Bluegrass Hall of Fame Member, Josh Graves. From a young age, Colt’s passion for songwriting ignited, setting the stage for a genre-crossing musical journey that would ultimately lead him to embark on a solo career in 2021. Colt is a storyteller, an artist who captivates audiences with emotionally resonant narratives that span the spectrum of human experience. His music is a fusion of folk, country, and a blend of modern influences drawn from the realms of pop and hip-hop. What sets Colt apart is his ability to seamlessly meld the traditional with the contemporary, fusing powerful vocals with the twang of classic country instruments and the pulse of modern beats. The result is a distinct and compelling musical experience that leaves a mark on the soul.
Universal Music Group Nashville is a label group consisting of imprints Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville, and Mercury Nashville; comedy label Capitol Comedy Nashville; its distribution arm Silver Wings Records; and film/tv production unit Sing Me Back Home Productions. The artist roster reads like a “who’s who” of Music Row, including Alan Jackson, Anne Wilson, Billy Currington, Brad Paisley, Brothers Osborne, Bryce Leatherwood, Carrie Underwood, Carter Faith, Catie Offerman, Caylee Hammack, Chris Stapleton, Colt Graves, Dalton Dover, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Dillon James, Eric Church, George Strait, Hootie & The Blowfish, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Josh Ross, Josh Turner, Kacey Musgraves, Kassi Ashton, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Louie TheSinger, Luke Bryan, Luke Grimes, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Parker McCollum, Priscilla Block, Reba McEntire, Sam Hunt, Sam Williams, The War And Treaty, Timothy Wayne, Tucker Wetmore, Tyler Hubbard, Vince Gill, Vincent Mason, and more, plus comedian Nate Bargatze. For additional information, visit www.umgnashville.com.