Drew Baldridge Earns Early "Ones To Watch" Praise from CMT

At just 24 years old, Drew Baldridge has already built a solid foundation as a songwriter penning tracks for his forthcoming debut album alongside award-winners like Tim Nichols ("Live Like You Were Dying," "The Man I Want To Be"), Monty Criswell ("I Saw God Today," "Like Jesus Does") and JT Harding ("Alone With You," "Sangria"). With a wide range of influences, Baldridge's music seamlessly melds the richness and depth of classic country with effervescent elements of pop for a sound that's uniquely his own.

These qualities translate on stage and have quickly yielded a following reaching beyond Nashville's songwriting community. A born performer, Baldridge's unfettered determination and charisma has led him to open slots for Lee Brice, Josh Turner, Chris Young and Dustin Lynch, and earn the reputation as one of 2016's artists to watch.

"We haven't announced CMT's Listen Up Artists for 2016, but can you keep a secret? Drew Baldridge is on the list!" shares CMT SVP of Music Strategy Leslie Fram.

On Dec. 28, Baldridge will release "Dance With Ya" to radio nationwide via Cold River Records. While the debut single may just be hitting national airwaves, "Dance With Ya" has already risen into the Top 10 on SiriusXM's "Hot 45 Countdown," and its dynamic video -- thanks to fans' votes and Baldridge's dance moves -- has climbed to #2 on CMT Pure's "12 Pack Countdown."

"The dance I do in the video has kind of taken on a life of its own. When I play live it's fun to get to see people making it their own and pretty soon the entire dance floor is doing my little dance. It's really pretty cool!" offers the 6'1 Baldridge flashing his unforgettable, signature smile.

"The first time I met Drew, he took over the room and didn't give it back until his performance was over," shares Cold River Records President Pete O'Heeron. "He has a fascinating mix of both purity in songwriting and top-notch audience engagement."

Baldridge continues to tour through the end of 2015 and will release an EP in early 2016. For a full list of tour dates and more on Drew, please visit DrewBaldridgeMusic.com.

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