History of Tyler Childers in Timeline

Tyler Childers is an American country singer-songwriter known for blending neotraditional country, bluegrass, folk, and honky-tonk elements. His breakthrough album, Purgatory (2017), garnered critical acclaim and an Americana Music Award. He's received Grammy nominations for albums like Long Violent History (2020) and Rustin' in the Rain (2023), and singles such as "All Your'n" (2019). "In Your Love" (2023) marked his first top 10 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, solidifying his place in contemporary country music.

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June 21, 1991: Tyler Childers' Birth

On June 21, 1991, Timothy Tyler Childers was born. He is an American country singer and songwriter known for blending neotraditional country, bluegrass, folk, and honky-tonk.

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2009: High School Graduation

In 2009, Tyler Childers graduated from Paintsville High School in Paintsville, Kentucky.

2011: First Album Release

In 2011, at the age of 19, Tyler Childers released his first album, Bottles And Bibles.

2013: Recording of EPs at Red Barn Radio

In 2013, Tyler Childers recorded two EPs at Red Barn Radio in Lexington. These EPs were later released as one recording called Live on Red Barn Radio I & II after the success of Purgatory.

2015: Marriage to Senora May

In 2015, Tyler Childers married Senora May, a fellow performer and Kentucky native.

August 4, 2017: Release of Purgatory Album

On August 4, 2017, Tyler Childers released his album Purgatory, produced by Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson. It achieved significant chart success, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

2017: Purgatory Album Release and Acclaim

In 2017, Tyler Childers released his breakthrough studio album, Purgatory. The album was recognized as one of the best albums of the year by multiple publications and earned Childers an Americana Music Award.

September 2018: Emerging Artist of the Year Award

In September 2018, Tyler Childers won Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards. He delivered an acceptance speech critical of the Americana genre label.

May 16, 2019: Release of "House Fire" Music Video

On May 16, 2019, the music video for "House Fire", the lead single from the Country Squire album, was released.

August 2, 2019: Country Squire Album Release

On August 2, 2019, Tyler Childers released his third album, Country Squire, under the Hickman Holler label. It was also produced by Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson.

2019: Grammy Nomination for "All Your'n"

In 2019, Tyler Childers received a Grammy Award nomination for the single "All Your'n".

January 2020: Interview with World Cafe

In January 2020, Tyler Childers spoke about his position on Americana during an interview with World Cafe.

February 28, 2020: Show at Rupp Arena

During a New Year's Eve performance in Lexington in 2023, Tyler Childers referenced drinking his last beer a day before he and Sturgill Simpson played a show at Rupp Arena on February 28, 2020.

September 2020: Sobriety Announcement

In September 2020, Tyler Childers noted that he had "six months of sobriety," having previously described himself as a "recovering alcoholic."

September 18, 2020: Release of Long Violent History Album

On September 18, 2020, Tyler Childers released Long Violent History, an album primarily consisting of traditional fiddle tracks, closing with the title track addressing racism, civil unrest, and police brutality. Profits from the album supported underserved communities in the Appalachian region through Childers' Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund.

2020: Founding of Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund

In 2020, Tyler Childers and Senora May started the Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund to raise awareness and financial support for philanthropic efforts in the Appalachian Region.

2020: Grammy Nomination for Long Violent History

In 2020, Tyler Childers received a Grammy Award nomination for his album Long Violent History.

May 2022: Pregnancy Announcement

In May 2022, Tyler Childers and his wife, Senora May, announced that they were expecting their first child.

September 30, 2022: Release of Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven? Album

On September 30, 2022, Tyler Childers released a triple album, Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?. It charted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, becoming his first top 10 album.

2022: Support for Charles Booker's Campaign

In 2022, Tyler Childers supported Charles Booker's campaign for the U.S. Senate and sang at the second inauguration of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

July 2023: Release of "In Your Love" Single and Album Announcement

In July 2023, Tyler Childers released the single "In Your Love", co-written with Geno Seale, and announced his upcoming album Rustin' In the Rain.

September 8, 2023: Release of Rustin' In the Rain Album

On September 8, 2023, Tyler Childers released his album Rustin' In the Rain, which includes a cover of S.G. Goodman's song "Space and Time".

2023: Referenced Last Drink

During a New Year's Eve performance in Lexington in 2023, Tyler Childers referenced drinking his last beer a day before he and Sturgill Simpson played a show at Rupp Arena on February 28, 2020.

2023: Support for Same-Sex Marriage

In 2023, Tyler Childers expressed support for same-sex marriage in the music video of his song "In Your Love".

2023: Grammy Nomination and Top 10 Hit

In 2023, Tyler Childers received a Grammy Award nomination for "In Your Love," which also became his first top 10 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.