Cort lives in Nashville and is happy to call "Music City" his new home. Cort is excited for all the different opportunities in Nashville and says, "Moving to the heart of the country music scene was the best decision for I’ve ever made.” Cort has one of Nashville’s best backing bands and has the sound and look that Cort needs behind him. In fact, Cort and his band have been slated by many as the “real deal”. People pack in to see this fresh new country music artist, and are instantly falling in love with Cort and the band. When playing on Broadway, the band is up to date and playing the hottest new cover hits that are currently popular on country radio. His original songs are often requested more than covers during his shows. Although Cort and his band separate themselves from the pack by covering songs as good as the original artists play them. Cort has self-released two 7 song EP’s now, and has been getting radio play across the country as an independent artist, which is often...
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Cort lives in Nashville and is happy to call "Music City" his new home. Cort is excited for all the different opportunities in Nashville and says, "Moving to the heart of the country music scene was the best decision for I’ve ever made.” Cort has one of Nashville’s best backing bands and has the sound and look that Cort needs behind him. In fact, Cort and his band have been slated by many as the “real deal”. People pack in to see this fresh new country music artist, and are instantly falling in love with Cort and the band. When playing on Broadway, the band is up to date and playing the hottest new cover hits that are currently popular on country radio. His original songs are often requested more than covers during his shows. Although Cort and his band separate themselves from the pack by covering songs as good as the original artists play them. Cort has self-released two 7 song EP’s now, and has been getting radio play across the country as an independent artist, which is often unheard of in today’s music industry. Cort has also had the opportunity to open and share the stage with many country music superstars.
In his time away from music, Cort enjoys hanging out with his friends and family and spending time with his wife, Kelly. He loves animals and likes to go to the movies frequently. Cort also loves working out and keeping in shape. Cort is a compassionate person who is thankful for everyone in his life and everyone who supports his dream and his music. He is truly a one of a kind soul who appreciates life and everything around him.
Cort Caleb Carpenter was born July 7th, 1986 in Longview, Washington. He's the son of two long time legendary high school teachers and former coaches. Cort has one sibling, an older brother, Rhett, who is in the construction safety industry and an ex-college football player at Central Washington University. As a youngster, Cort played String bass in orchestra from the 4th grade until he graduated high school. Following his mom's talents in art, he also excels in drawing and painting. Cort has a B.A. in Organizational Communications from the University of Portland, where he also starred as the starting first baseman on the baseball team. Cort was nominated as one of the top players for his position (1st base) in the entire West Coast Conference in 2009. Cort also holds the wood bat home run record for the NWAACC power house Lower Columbia College Red Devils. He was also standout 3-sport athlete in high school where he quarterbacked his football team to state, and set different records in baseball and basketball. Cort is no stranger to hard work.
Cort says his biggest country musical influences are Joe Nichols, Toby Keith, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, & Jason Aldean.
