History of Parker McCollum in Timeline

Parker McCollum is a Texas-based American country singer-songwriter who owns PYM Music. He began his career in 2013 with his first single and EP. His debut album, 'The Limestone Kid,' released in 2015, garnered positive reviews and drew comparisons to Charlie Robison. McCollum supported the album with a Texas tour. In 2017, he released the 'Probably Wrong' EP series, culminating in the full 'Probably Wrong' album. McCollum made his major-label debut with 'Gold Chain Cowboy' in 2021.

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June 15, 1992: Parker McCollum Born

On June 15, 1992, Parker Yancey McCollum was born. He is an American country singer-songwriter based in Texas.

1992: Parker McCollum Born

In 1992, Parker McCollum was born in Conroe, Texas, near Houston.

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.

November 19, 2013: Release of "A Red Town View" EP

On November 19, 2013, Parker McCollum released the EP "A Red Town View", 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 debut album "The Limestone Kid"

On February 24, 2015, Parker McCollum released his debut album, "The Limestone Kid". The Austin Chronicle gave the release 3.5/5 stars, comparing McCollum's music to Charlie Robison's.

2015: Tour of Texas and Music Festival Performances

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

July 7, 2017: Release of "Probably Wrong: Session One" EP

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

September 8, 2017: Release of "Probably Wrong: Session Two" EP

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: Signed with Universal Music Group

On June 27, 2019, Parker McCollum signed with Universal Music Group.

October 16, 2020: Release of "Hollywood Gold" EP

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

July 30, 2021: Release of "Gold Chain Cowboy" album

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

March 2022: Performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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

March 2022: Wins New Male Artist of the Year

In March 2022, Parker McCollum won the New Male Artist of the Year at the American Country Music Awards.

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.