The timing couldn’t be better for the rising star, whose Country-to-the-core full-length album debut arrives today (9/15), adding yet another milestone to his incredible story. Milligan made it to the Top 3 on Wednesday’s AGT finale (9/14), following a superstar duet with five-time Billboard Chart topper Jon Pardi, and a rowdy, rollicking romp through his debut single “Sounds Like Something I’d Do” the night prior (9/13).Īll season long, press outlets have praised the high-energy honky-tonker and his infectious, trad-country spirit, with everyone from Entertainment Tonight, PEOPLE, USA Today, Hollywood Life and Parade, to Billboard, American Songwriter, Taste of Country, The Boot and more hailing Milligan’s latest and greatest accomplishment. The feat comes after just last night wrapping an incredible season on NBC‘s highest rated show of the summer America’s Got Talent. ![]() Currently amassing over 10 million streams, nearly 90K downloads and celebrating his 10th Grand Ole Opry performance, the future proves promising for this mega-talent with a heart of gold.Billboard Emerging Artist’s Full-Length LP Out TodayĪfter delivering electrifying performances, winning over fans and judges like the legendary Simon Cowell and dominating the Billboard/iTunes charts, Stoney Creek Records recording artist Drake Milligan has charged out of the gates this morning with his debut LP Dallas/Fort Worth sitting simultaneously at #1 on the iTunes All-Genre Top Albums and iTunes Top Country Albums charts. Hoot is now proving to be a road warrior, performing dates across the US every weekend including opening slots for Alabama, Darius Rucker, Jordan Davis, Big & Rich and Rodney Atkins. During his stint on The Voice, Hoot created a charitable merchandise line and was able to donate more than $15,000 to local organizations in his hometown of Cookeville, TN. There is no denying that Hoot is a natural philanthropist and gives back as much as possible. The singer/songwriter relocated to Tennessee at 20-years-old where he began gigging and attended Tennessee Tech University as a walk-on football player. Fluent in Spanish, Hoot credits his diverse musical influence to his time on the island. Born in Texas, Hoot led quite the gypsy childhood having lived in Oklahoma, Haiti, and an 11-year stint in the Dominican Republic where he first learned to play guitar. Much of Hoot’s sincere humility could be attributed to his unique and adventurous life growing up as the 2nd of 9 siblings to Missionary parents. Ringing in his favorite time of year, Hoot’s first original holiday track “When Christmas Has Come And Gone” featuring multi-platinum Canadian trio The Tenors, is was released November 19th. The former contestant and coach recently reunited to perform “I Would’ve Loved You” on The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice semi-finals.įollowing his record-breaking win on NBC’s The Voice, Hoot has gone on to release several tracks including “Tennessee Strong,” which reached Top 10 in the iTunes Country Singles chart, debut single “Dangerous Thing,” special Father’s Day song, “The Best Job I Ever Had,” heartwarming love song, “Nadine” and rowdy summer anthem “Night Left.” Drawing inspiration from his childhood in the Dominican Republic, Hoot released a cover of “La Bamba” from his debut EP which landed in the Top 10 on the iTunes Latin charts. Hoot and Clarkson also unveiled a music video for the ‘majestic’ (Rolling Stone Country) “I Would’ve Loved You” duet which has accumulated more than 8 million views, been featured on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna and is in broadcast rotation on CMT. 2 on both the iTunes All-Genre Albums and Country Albums chart while “I Would’ve Loved You” reached No. The new project also features a duet with international superstar Kelly Clarkson entitled “I Would’ve Loved You.” Upon its release, Love Out Of Time reached No. ![]() Celebrating the release of his debut project Love Out Of Time, the 5-song EP features an all-star lineup of musicians and songwriters including Dean Sams, Danny Myrick, Jenne Fleenor, Dave Pahanish, Jamie Floyd and more. Jake Hoot may stand 6’6”, but the Season 17 Champion of NBC’s The Voice is just as genuine and sweet natured as ever. Jake Hoot may stand 6’6”, but the Season 17 Don’t let his larger-than-life presence fool you. ![]() Don’t let his larger-than-life presence fool you.
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