History of Orville Peck in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 1, 2025

Orville Peck, born Daniel Pitout, is a South African country musician based in North America. He's known for his distinctive baritone voice and the masked persona he presents to the public, cultivating an air of mystery around his identity. His music blends classic country sounds with indie and alternative influences, attracting a broad audience beyond traditional country music fans. Peck's masked appearance and unique musical style have established him as a notable and intriguing figure in contemporary music.

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January 6, 1988: Orville Peck's Birth

On January 6, 1988, Daniel Pitout, who would later become known professionally as Orville Peck, was born. Peck is a South African country musician.

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June 2019: Performances on CBC Radio One's Q and Polaris Music Prize Nomination

In June 2019, Orville Peck performed his songs "Dead of Night" and "Take You Back" live on CBC Radio One's Q. Also in June 2019, his album Pony was named to the initial longlist for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize.

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June 18, 2019: NPR Interview

On June 18, 2019, Orville Peck stated in an interview with National Public Radio that he considers himself a cowboy, despite not having raised cattle.

2019: Start of Orville Peck's Rodeo

In 2019, Orville Peck started an annual event called Orville Peck's Rodeo, which takes place in different cities across the US and showcases up-and-coming artists in the country music genre.

January 29, 2020: Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live

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

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May 2020: Announcement of Show Pony EP

In May 2020, Orville Peck announced the follow-up to his debut album, an EP titled Show Pony, with a release date of June 12, 2020.

June 2, 2020: "Orville Peck" Trademark Registered

On June 2, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registered the "Orville Peck" trademark (serial number 88665699).

June 12, 2020: Initial Release Date of Show Pony EP

Orville Peck originally planned to release his EP Show Pony on June 12, 2020.

June 2020: Delay of Show Pony Release

In June 2020, Orville Peck announced the delayed release of Show Pony until August 14, 2020, in recognition of the Black Lives Matter movement and the George Floyd protests.

June 29, 2020: Release of "Smalltown Boy" on Spotify

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

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July 31, 2020: Wide Release of "Smalltown Boy" Cover

On July 31, 2020, Orville Peck's cover of "Smalltown Boy", previously released on Spotify, was made available everywhere.

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August 14, 2020: New release date for Show Pony EP

Orville Peck's EP Show Pony was released on August 14, 2020, after its release was delayed in June 2020.

2020: Juno Award Nomination

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

June 2022: Cultural Icon Award

In June 2022, Orville Peck received the Cultural Icon Award from the Tom of Finland Foundation for his artistic achievements and contributions to art and culture.