Max McNown writes songs that feel both timeless and deeply personal — capturing the heartbreak, hope, and beauty of growing up. The 24-year-old Oregon native taught himself guitar only a few years ago, busking on the beaches of Southern California before quickly building an online following and releasing his breakout single “A Lot More Free.” The song has since gone Platinum, hit #1 on TikTok’s Breakthrough USA chart, and launched Max to the top of Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. 

Since then, McNown has released his debut album Wandering, the Willfully Blind EP, and his acclaimed records, Night Diving, and Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up), which reached Top 5 on the iTunes Country Albums chart. His certified Gold album track “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)” has proven as his next hit song, landing his highest charting position on the Billboard Hot 100 and hitting #1 on iTunes Country Songs Chart. Along the way he’s sold out his first headline tour in hours, made his television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show, performed at the Grand Ole Opry, and been named a 2025 Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, Holler, and Country Now.

With his warm vocals, honest storytelling, and a sound rooted in folk and country but unafraid of new directions, McNown has earned comparisons to the genre’s most compelling voices while carving out a lane that’s entirely his own. Now touring internationally and playing major festivals with almost 1 Billion streams to his name, he continues to connect with fans who find themselves reflected in his songs—and reminds us that even the hardest parts of life can be met with resilience, hope, and love.