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Griffen Palmer
Born (1995-09-25) September 25, 1995 (age 29)[1]
OriginPickering, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2018-present
LabelsBig Loud
WebsiteOfficial website

Griffen Palmer is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He is signed to Big Loud Records. Palmer released his debut album Unlearn on April 28, 2023.[2] He has charted with the singles "Second Guessing" and "Heart of Exes".[3]

Early life

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Palmer was raised in Pickering, Ontario, and credits his early love of music to his father, who played in bands while Palmer was a child.[1] He began playing instruments when he was eight years old, and gained a strong interest in country music while he was a teenager in high school.[4][1] After graduating high school, Palmer moved to Ohio to play rugby and study at Bowling Green State University, while continuing to play in bands.[5] Palmer cites John Mayer, Elton John, and Kings of Leon as artists he listened to as a kid, but considers Chris Stapleton and Sam Hunt to be more recent musical influences.[4] Canadian television personality and former professional football quarterback Jesse Palmer is Palmer's first cousin.[6]

Career

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After completing his degree, Palmer returned home to Pickering and met songwriter Geoff Warburton at a house party.[5] They formed a partnership, and Palmer signed a management deal with Starseed Entertainment.[7] Shortly thereafter, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he promptly signed a publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing in 2019.[8] In 2020, Palmer appeared on the NBC television show Songland, where he performed the original song "Second Guessing" for American country duo Florida Georgia Line and the judges.[9] After working on the track with the show's judges, it was selected as the winner of that episode, and Florida Georgia Line released it, later including it on their Life Rolls On album.[10] That same year, two songs Palmer wrote became radio singles as Keith Urban recorded "Polaroid", and MacKenzie Porter recorded "Drinkin' Songs".[11][12] Additionally, he has written songs that were recorded by other artists including Jade Eagleson, The Band Camino, Chelsea Cutler, Diplo, Tyler Shaw, and Nate Haller.[13][14][15][16]

In January 2023, Palmer signed with Big Loud Records, and released his own version of "Second Guessing" as his debut single.[17][18][19][20] The next month, he returned to national television in the United States and performed "Second Guessing" on ABC's reality television show The Bachelor.[21][22] In March 2023, Palmer released the songs "25 to Life" and "Unlearn", with the latter being released concurrently with the announcement that his debut album Unlearn would be released on April 28, 2023.[23][2][24] He received a nomination for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year" at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards.[25] In November 2023, Palmer released the single "Heart of Exes”.[26]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Unlearn

Singles

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Year Single Peak chart positions Album
CAN Country
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2023 "Second Guessing" 10 Unlearn
"Heart of Exes" 58 TBA

Promotional singles

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Year Single Album
2023 "25 to Life"[27] Unlearn
"Unlearn"[28]

Music videos

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Year Video
2023 "Second Guessing"[29]
"25 to Life"[30]
"Unlearn"[31]
"Put Me Through Hello"[32]
"By the Way"[33]

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2023 Canadian Country Music Association Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year — Nominated [25]
2024 Country Music Association of Ontario Album / EP of the Year Unlearn Nominated [34]
Fans' Choice — Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Who Is Griffen Palmer? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. February 24, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hollabaugh, Lorie (March 31, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Releases Title Track From Debut 'Unlearn'". Music Row. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  3. ^ a b References for Canada Country:
  4. ^ a b O'Connell, Madeleine (March 31, 2023). "Q&A: Griffen Palmer Reflects On His Music Journey Ahead Of Debut Album Release". Country Now. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Weishar, Jenna (January 9, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Lands Deal And Releases His Songland Single "Second Guessing"". Front Porch Music. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  6. ^ Palinkas, Lorianne (February 1, 2023). "Jesse Palmer Reveals Cousin Griffen Palmer Will Perform On The Bachelor". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  7. ^ "Meet Griffen Palmer: The Canadian Country Artist Everyones Been Talking About". Front Porch Music. March 20, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  8. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (January 9, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Signs With Big Loud Records". Music Row Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  9. ^ Trapp, Philip (May 19, 2020). "Florida Georgia Line Light Up 'Songland' Winner 'Second Guessing' [Watch]". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  10. ^ Hudak, Joseph (December 4, 2020). "Florida Georgia Line Ready New Album 'Life Rolls On'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  11. ^ Hudak, Joseph (24 April 2020). "Keith Urban Hosts a Freeze-Frame Pool Party in 'Polaroid' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  12. ^ Zisman, Erica (September 29, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Releases "Drinkin' Songs"". NY Country Swag. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  13. ^ Papadatos, Markos (February 17, 2023). "Griffen Palmer discusses his 'Second Guessing' single, and his music". Digital Journal. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  14. ^ Dagg, Nanci (February 6, 2023). "SACHA unveils new single, "Confident" ft. Tyler Shaw". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  15. ^ South, Whitney (November 9, 2022). "Waterloo's Nate Haller Hits The Road with Tenille Townes". 519 Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  16. ^ Iahn, Buddy (April 28, 2023). "Lily Rose, Diplo introduce 'Sad in the Summer'". The Music Universe. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  17. ^ Lynn, Jeff (January 9, 2023). "'Songland' Winner Griffen Palmer Signs With Big Loud Records". AllAccess. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  18. ^ Mower, Maxim (February 6, 2023). "Songland's Griffen Palmer Signs with Big Loud Records". Holler. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  19. ^ Zisman, Erica (January 13, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Makes Label Debut with New Song "Second Guessing"". Country Swag. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  20. ^ Mower, Maxim. "Griffen Palmer releases debut single, 'Second Guessing'". Holler. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  21. ^ Toth, Emma (February 6, 2023). "Griffen Palmer To Perform 'Second Guessing' On 'The Bachelor'". Country Now. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  22. ^ Wendowski, Andrew (February 6, 2023). "Griffen Palmer To Make National TV Debut Performing "Second Guessing" On 'The Bachelor'". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  23. ^ Major, Michael (March 10, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Commits to '25 to Life'". Broadway World. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  24. ^ "Griffen Palmer Announces Revealing, Vulnerable Debut Album "Unlearn" And Releases Title Track Today". All Country News. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  25. ^ a b "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023.
  26. ^ Zisman, Erica (November 3, 2023). "Griffen Palmer Shares New Song "Heart Of Exes"". Country Swag. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  27. ^ "25 to Life – Single by Griffen Palmer". Spotify. March 10, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  28. ^ "Unlearn – Single by Griffen Palmer". Spotify. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  29. ^ "Griffen Palmer - Second Guessing (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. January 13, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  30. ^ "Griffen Palmer - 25 To Life (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. March 10, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  31. ^ "Griffen Palmer - Unlearn (Performance Video)" (video). YouTube. March 31, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  32. ^ "Griffen Palmer - Put Me Through Hello (Performance Video)" (video). YouTube. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  33. ^ "Griffen Palmer - Put Me Through Hello (Performance Video)" (video). YouTube. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  34. ^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards". CMAOntario. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.


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