History of Orville Peck in Timeline

Orville Peck, born Daniel Pitout, is a South African country musician residing in the United States and Canada. He is recognized for his distinctive masked persona, maintaining anonymity by concealing his face from public view. Peck's musical style blends traditional country with indie and alternative influences, and he has garnered critical acclaim for his unique sound and artistic presentation.

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January 6, 1988: Daniel Pitout's Birth

On January 6, 1988, Daniel Pitout, who later became known professionally as Orville Peck, was born. He is a South African country musician known for wearing a mask.

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2019: Debut Album Release

In 2019, Orville Peck released his debut album, Pony. He also initiated Orville Peck's Rodeo, an annual event showcasing emerging talents in country music across different US cities.

January 29, 2020: Jimmy Kimmel Live Performance

On January 29, 2020, Orville Peck performed "Dead of Night" on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

May 2020: Show Pony EP Announcement

In May 2020, Orville Peck announced the follow-up to his debut album with an EP titled Show Pony, initially set to be released on June 12, 2020.

June 2, 2020: Orville Peck Trademark Registered

On June 2, 2020, the Orville Peck trademark (serial number 88665699) was registered with the USPTO.

June 2020: Delayed EP Release and BLM Support

In June 2020, Orville Peck announced the delay of his EP Show Pony until August 14, 2020, to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement and the George Floyd protests.

June 2020: Queerty's LGBTQ Heroes List

In June 2020, Queerty recognized Orville Peck as one of the 50 heroes "leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people" during the 50th anniversary of the first LGBTQ pride parade.

June 29, 2020: Spotify Singles Release

On June 29, 2020, Orville Peck released a cover of "Smalltown Boy" for the Spotify Singles series as part of the 2020 pride edition, exclusively on Spotify.

July 31, 2020: "Smalltown Boy" Released Everywhere

On July 31, 2020, Orville Peck's cover of "Smalltown Boy" was released everywhere, after being exclusively on Spotify since June 29, 2020.

August 14, 2020: Show Pony EP Release

On August 14, 2020, Orville Peck released his EP Show Pony after delaying the release in June to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

2020: Juno Award Nomination

In 2020, Orville Peck's album Pony received a Juno Award nomination for Alternative Album of the Year.

June 2022: Cultural Icon Award

In June 2022, Orville Peck received the Cultural Icon Award from the Tom of Finland Foundation, recognizing his artistic achievements and cultural contributions.

March 16, 2023: RuPaul's Drag Race Guest Judge

On March 16, 2023, Orville Peck appeared as a guest judge on MTV's RuPaul's Drag Race.

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2023: Architectural Digest Feature

In 2023, Orville Peck's home was featured in Architectural Digest.

April 5, 2024: "Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other" Release

On April 5, 2024, Orville Peck released a cover of Ned Sublette's "Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other" with Willie Nelson. This marked Peck's first release on Warner Records and served as the lead single from his third studio album, Stampede.