Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Parker McCollum

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

How Parker McCollum built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Parker McCollum is a country singer-songwriter from Texas. He owns PYM Music and started his career in 2013 with a single and EP. His debut album, 'The Limestone Kid,' came out in 2015 and was well-received. He toured Texas to promote the album and performed at events like RedGorilla Music Fest. In 2017, he released two EPs, 'Probably Wrong: Session One' and 'Probably Wrong: Session Two,' which were followed by the full album 'Probably Wrong'. McCollum released his major-label debut album, 'Gold Chain Cowboy,' in 2021.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 5, 2013: Release of 'Highway'

On June 5, 2013, Parker McCollum released his first single, 'Highway', which was later included on his debut EP 'A Red Town View'.

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November 19, 2013: Release of 'A Red Town View'

On November 19, 2013, Parker McCollum released his debut EP 'A Red Town View', which was produced by Corby Schaub.

2013: First Single and EP Release

In 2013, Parker McCollum released his first single and EP under PYM Music.

February 24, 2015: Release of 'The Limestone Kid'

On February 24, 2015, Parker McCollum released his debut album, 'The Limestone Kid'. The Austin Chronicle gave it a 3.5/5 star rating.

2015: Tour and Award

In 2015, Parker McCollum and his backing band announced a tour of Texas, performing at the RedGorilla Music Fest and Texas Crawfish and Music Festival. He also won the T-Birds Songwriter Award and performed at Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival.

July 7, 2017: Release of 'Probably Wrong: Session One'

On July 7, 2017, Parker McCollum released the EP 'Probably Wrong: Session One'.

September 8, 2017: Release of 'Probably Wrong: Session Two'

On September 8, 2017, Parker McCollum released the EP 'Probably Wrong: Session Two'.

November 10, 2017: Release of 'Probably Wrong' album

On November 10, 2017, Parker McCollum released the full 'Probably Wrong' album.

June 27, 2019: Signing with MCA Nashville

On June 27, 2019, Parker McCollum signed with MCA Nashville.

October 16, 2020: Release of 'Hollywood Gold'

On October 16, 2020, Parker McCollum released the EP 'Hollywood Gold'.

July 30, 2021: Release of 'Gold Chain Cowboy'

On July 30, 2021, Parker McCollum released his major-label debut album, 'Gold Chain Cowboy'.

March 2022: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Performance

In March 2022, Parker McCollum performed for the first time at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, with an attendance of 73,243.

August 5, 2022: Release of 'Handle on You'

On August 5, 2022, Parker McCollum released 'Handle on You' as the lead single from his second major label studio album (fourth overall), Never Enough.

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