#15: Cooper Alan

6 artists perform a song in front of a live audience and guest hosts. 

This weeks guest host is Cooper Alan. 

Cooper Alan is a rising independent country music artist known for his engaging online presence and connection with fans.

A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Alan built a significant following through social media, amassing over 14 million followers across various platforms and garnering over 225 million streams of his music. He started playing in bars and college campuses in the Carolinas and later moved to Nashville.

He's known for his energetic performances and a sound that blends country with modern pop influences, unafraid to experiment with different musical styles. Some of his popular songs include "New Normal," "Tough Ones," "Colt 45 (Country Remix)," and "Can't Dance." He released a 5-song EP titled "Take Forever" in the fall of 2023, which tells the story behind his wedding.

Alan has toured extensively, selling over 85,000 tickets to date, including his first shows in Australia in 2024. He was recognized as a 2024 Pandora Ten Artist To Watch and was included in Sirius XM and Pandora's 2024 Future Five List.

In 2021, he started his own record label, Cooped Up Records. In 2023, he also established The Cooper Alan Foundation, with a focus on supporting mental health initiatives.