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Alex Warren
Alex Warren performing in 2023
Born
Alexander Warren Hughes

(2000-09-18) September 18, 2000 (age 24)
Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, comedic video creator
Spouse
Kouvr Annon
​
(m. 2024)​

Alexander Warren Hughes is an American singer-songwriter and comedic video creator on YouTube. He is also popular on TikTok and Instagram.[1][2][3][4] He was previously a member and a co-founder[5] of the collaborative TikTok group The Hype House.[6][7][8]

Life

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Alex Warren was born in Carlsbad, California.[9] He grew up skateboarding and would first share his content to Instagram as early as May 2015. In 2020, Warren became the host of the reality show AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer for YouTube.[10]

In April 2021, Netflix announced the start of work on an unscripted series about a Hype House, and Warren became one of the stars of the show.[11][12]

Warren released his debut original song "One More I Love You" in June 2021.[13] He signed with Atlantic Records in August 2022 and created the Locked in with Alex Warren podcast.[14][15]

Music career

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Early life

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Warren's love for music was fostered at a young age. His dad bought him a Fender guitar and introduced him to Coldplay, Linkin Park, and Train, among others.

2021–2023: Career beginnings

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Warren released his first single "One More I Love You" about his traumatic childhood experience in 2021.[16] Since then, Warren independently released two more singles, "Screaming Underwater"[17] and "Remember Me Happy".[18]

In 2022 Warren signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.[19] The label debut single, "Headlights", garnered 74M views on TikTok prior to release.[20][21][22] Following his debut, Warren released "Chasing Shadows",[23] "Give You Love",[24][25] "Change Your Mind",[26] "How Could You (Be Ok)"[27] and "Yard Sale".[28]

2024: Commercial success

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In February 2024, Warren released "Before You Leave Me".[29] This was followed by "Save You a Seat" in April 2024[30] and "Carry You Home" on May 31, 2024.[31]

Personal life

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Warren has siblings named Lauren, Ashley, and Grant.[32] His dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice and died from kidney cancer after Warren turned nine.[33] His mother was an alcoholic, and as a result Warren had to leave home when he was a teenager.[34] He was homeless and sleeping in his friends' car for a while.[35][36]

Warren began a relationship with Instagrammer Kouvr Annon in 2018.[37][38] The couple got engaged in December 2022.[39] They are now married as of June 22, 2024.

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[40] 		AUS
[41] 		BEL
(FL)
[42] 		CAN
[43] 		IRE
[44] 		NLD
[45] 		NOR
[46] 		NZ
[47] 		SWE
[48] 		UK
[49]
You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) 62 50 24 33 33
[50]		 8 5 20 20 47

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[51] 		BEL
(FL)
[42] 		CAN
[52] 		IRE
[44] 		NLD
[45] 		NOR
[53] 		NZ
[54] 		SWE
[55] 		UK
[49] 		WW
[56]
"One More I Love You"[13] 2021 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Screaming Underwater"[17] — — — — — — — — — —
"Remember Me Happy"[18] — — — — — — — — — —
"Headlights"[20] 2022 — — — — — — — — — —
"Chasing Shadows"[23] — — — — — — — — — — You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1)
"Give You Love"[24] 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Change Your Mind"[26] — — — — — — — — — —
"How Could You (Be OK)"[27] — — — — — — — — — —
"Yard Sale"[28] — — — — — — — — — — You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1)
"Before You Leave Me"[29] 2024 — 10 — 41 35 10 — 34 81 —
"Save You a Seat" —[A] — — 89 — 26 — 70 93 —
"Carry You Home"
(solo or featuring Ella Henderson)[31] 		—[B] 6 56 21
[61]		 13 28 — 46 32 176
"Troubled Waters"[63] — — — — — — —[C] — — —
"Burning Down" 69 21 44 21
[65]		 59 15 31 73 35 136
"—" denotes releases that did not chart in that territory.

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[66]
"Catch My Breath" 2024 17 You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1)
"You'll Be Alright, Kid" 23
"Burning Down (Alex's Version)" 26 Non-album song

Notes

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  1. ^ "Save You a Seat" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[59]
  2. ^ "Carry You Home" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[60]
  3. ^ "Troubled Waters" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[64]

References

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  28. ^ a b "Acclaimed singer-songwriter Alex Warren has shared his latest single, "Yard Sale"." Imprintent. November 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  29. ^ a b "Alex Warren Shares New Track, "Before You leave Me"". Prelude Press. February 16, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  30. ^ "Alex Warren Releases New Song, "Save You A Seat"". Prelude Press. April 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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  43. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  44. ^ a b Peaks in Ireland:
  45. ^ a b "Alex Warren – Before You Leave Me". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved November 9, 2024.
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  50. ^ "Top 100 Artist Album, Week Ending 4 October 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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  52. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 5, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  53. ^ Peaks in Norway:
  54. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  55. ^ Peaks in Sweden:
  56. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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  58. ^ "Dutch certifications – Alex Warren" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved October 16, 2024. Enter Alex Warren in the "Artiest of titel" box.
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