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Austin Martin
American Actor | Singer | Songwriter
New Country
Forget what you think you know about country music. Austin Martin isn’t just bending the rules; he’s rewriting them. This Montana-born actor, singer, and songwriter is carving out a singular sound, fusing authentic country melodies with a swagger and hip-hop edge that’s electrifying a new generation.
Hailing from the unlikeliest of places – a ranch just outside Billings, Montana – Austin’s influences are as diverse as his sound. Imagine the raw storytelling of George Strait colliding with the rhythmic energy of Migos, the stage presence of Elvis Presley infused with the lyrical heart of John Mayer, all seasoned with the classic grit of Willie Nelson. This unique blend culminates in a signature style that seamlessly weaves modern trap and urban beats with traditional instrumentation, all delivered with country lyrics and a country hip-hop flow that feels both fresh and undeniably authentic.
From the bright lights of New York to the sprawling stages of Los Angeles, Austin’s magnetic stage presence has captivated audiences, whether backed by a full band or commanding the room with just a mic and a track. His eager work ethic and cool demeanor are clearly resonating, evidenced by his explosive growth on TikTok, skyrocketing from 15,000 to over 100,000 followers in mere months. That momentum has translated into a massive online following, with over 225,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and millions of streams across all platforms.
With a confident vision and an unstoppable drive, Austin Martin is not just making music; he’s building a movement. Expect to see him on a stage near you – the revolution has arrived.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Austin made top 35 on The Glee Project, been on 8 national tours, made it to the executive producer round of American Idol and charted on Billboards twice. His EP “Smells Like Bad News” with “Who TF is Justin Time” went to number one on the blues country ITunes charts. Austin breakout song Wrangler and the remix have streamed over 5 million on all platforms and Austin has over 400k followers on all social platforms.
SYNOPSIS
For the last ten years, Austin Martin has been on a musical journey, drawing inspiration from the diverse worlds of pop, hip-hop, R&B, and country. This exploration has culminated in his signature sound: a modern country fusion that thoughtfully integrates hip-hop and contemporary production with the timeless sounds of traditional country instruments. His vocals, a unique blend of country and hip hop with pop sensibilities which tell stories rooted in his everyday experiences, from life on the ranch to the adventures of the road.
EARLY LIFE
Born in Billings, MT to his parents, Wendi and Kelly, Austin is the oldest of 6 children and grew up with a two family life after the divorce of his parents when he was 8 months old. He was lucky enough to then have four loving parents after both Wendi and Kelly remarried when he was just 2 years old. Wendi marrying Dale and Kelly remarrying to Tanya. From there Austin would travel back and forth every other week from Billings to Ryegate where he learned hard work both in the cattle business and the music industry. Austin’s dad, Kelly, is a DJ and taught Austin a love for music at a very early age, studying all genres and styles. Austin’s step dad, Dale, is a cattle rancher and taught him hard work and the ins and outs of cattle. Both instilled in him the value of hard work and dedication in polar opposite fields, making Austin who he is today.
Austin grew, sports became a major part of his life. He was a two-sport athlete playing baseball and football– which would become his primary sport. At the age of 16 Austin picked up a guitar and started becoming obsessed with playing, songwriting, and singing. He wrote and recorded his first real album by the age of 20, and continues to write and record today. At the age of 17 Austin was in a group called Cowboy Click where he and a group of other artists would record in his dad’s basement, print CDs, and sell them around the other high schools in Billings. After Austin graduated high school he had some tough decisions to make as far as work and school. Like any kid, he knew what his passions were but had to decide if he was going to continue to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician or taking the safe route of working for his dad’s company. Austin worked for a couple years, still playing music and writing until he decided to take the leap and audition for the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NY. After being accepted he attended AMDA for two years until auditioning and breaking into the top 35 of 100,000 singers on the “Oxygen Network’s”, The Glee Project. That is where he met Michael “Fish” Herring who has worked with artists such as Prince, Tupac, Christina Aguilera, Frank Ocean, and many more. Austin and Fish continue to work together today and will soon release Austin’s debut country album titled Small Town Nights.
In 2016, Austin met another great producer, Jon Barnea (sixpointpros), with whom they collaborated on numerous pop albums. Together, they are best known for their song “These Eyes”. In 2017, Austin and Jon opened up for a big act, Overtime, in Miles City. His music has evolved from a pop/hip-hop sound to a more country/rock style. Austin has found a group of hard-working and dedicated fans across the U.S. who want something to relate to. His music has evolved from a pop/hip-hop sound to a more country/rock-infused hip-hop style. If you have never seen Austin perform on stage, you are missing out! He brings an energy and style that is hard to match.