History of Orville Peck in Timeline

Orville Peck, born Daniel Pitout, is a South African country musician based in the US and Canada. He is notable for his distinctive masked persona, maintaining anonymity while performing country music. His work has garnered attention for its unique blend of traditional country sounds with a modern sensibility, contributing to a resurgence of interest in the genre. Peck's deliberate mystique is an integral part of his artistic identity, drawing focus to his music rather than his personal life.

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January 6, 1988: Orville Peck's Birth

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

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2008: Gayletter Photoshoot

In 2008, Daniel Pitout, known professionally as Orville Peck, posed unmasked for Gayletter.

2014: Attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

In 2014, Orville Peck moved to London for a foundation degree in acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

2016: Peter Pan Goes Wrong

In 2016, Orville Peck played Jonathan Harris/Peter Pan in the Mischief Theatre production of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Apollo Theatre.

June 2019: Pony Longlisted for Polaris Music Prize & Q Performance

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

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June 18, 2019: NPR Interview

On June 18, 2019, in an interview with National Public Radio, Orville Peck stated: "I've never raised cattle or anything like that, but I think I've been a cowboy my whole life."

2019: Release of Pony

In 2019, Orville Peck released his debut album Pony.

2019: Orville Peck's Rodeo Start

In 2019, Orville Peck started an annual Orville Peck's Rodeo, which takes place in different cities across the US and brings in up-and-comers in the country music genre.

January 29, 2020: Jimmy Kimmel Performance

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

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May 2020: Show Pony EP Announcement

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 USPTO registered "Orville Peck trademark (serial number 88665699).

June 12, 2020: Show Pony EP Announcement

On June 12, 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 2020: Show Pony Delayed Release Announcement

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 2020: Queerty Hero

In June 2020, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first LGBTQ pride parade, Queerty listed Orville Peck among the 50 heroes "leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people".

June 29, 2020: Smalltown Boy Cover Release on Spotify

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

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July 31, 2020: Smalltown Boy Cover Wide Release

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

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August 14, 2020: Show Pony Release

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

2020: Juno Award Nomination

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

April 2021: Collaboration with Trixie Mattel

In April 2021, Orville Peck was featured on American drag queen and singer Trixie Mattel's EP, Full Coverage, Vol. 1, appearing on a duet cover of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's "Jackson".

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June 2022: Cultural Icon Award

In June 2022, Orville Peck was given the Cultural Icon Award by the Tom of Finland Foundation, "for artistic achievement and immeasurable contributions to the art and culture of our community."

2022: Release of Bronco

In 2022, Orville Peck released his second studio album Bronco.

March 16, 2023: RuPaul's Drag Race Judge

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

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2023: Hiatus

In 2023, Orville Peck took a self-imposed hiatus.

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

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

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