History of Tyler Childers in Timeline

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

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June 21, 1991: Tyler Childers Born

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 influences.

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2009: High School Graduation

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

2011: Bottles And Bibles Album Release

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

2013: Red Barn Radio EPs

In 2013, Tyler Childers recorded two EPs at Red Barn Radio in Lexington, which were later released as "Live on Red Barn Radio I & II".

2015: Marriage to Senora May

In 2015, Tyler Childers married fellow performer Senora May.

August 4, 2017: Purgatory Album Release

On August 4, 2017, Tyler Childers released "Purgatory", which achieved significant success, reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

2017: Purgatory Album Release

In 2017, Tyler Childers released his breakthrough studio album, "Purgatory", which was highly acclaimed and earned him an Americana Music Award.

September 2018: Americana Music Award Win

In September 2018, Tyler Childers won Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music Honors & Awards, delivering a speech critical of the Americana genre label.

May 16, 2019: House Fire Video Release

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

August 2, 2019: Country Squire Album Release

On August 2, 2019, Tyler Childers released "Country Squire", his third album overall, under the Hickman Holler label.

2019: Grammy Nomination for All Your'n

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

January 2020: Americana Genre Position

In January 2020, Tyler Childers spoke about his views on the Americana music genre during an interview with World Cafe.

February 28, 2020: Show with Sturgill Simpson

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 Milestone

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

September 18, 2020: Long Violent History Album Release

On September 18, 2020, Tyler Childers released "Long Violent History", an album of traditional fiddle tracks that closes with a title track addressing racism and social issues. Profits from the album supported Appalachian communities.

2020: Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund

In 2020, Tyler Childers and Senora May started the Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund to support 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: Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven? Album Release

On September 30, 2022, Tyler Childers released his triple album "Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?", which is divided into three parts: Hallelujah, Jubilee, and Joyful Noise. The album charted at No. 8 on Billboard 200.

2022: Support for Political Figures

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: In Your Love Single Release

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

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

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

2023: Referenced Sobriety in Performance

During a New Year's Eve performance in Lexington in 2023, Tyler Childers referenced drinking his last beer a day before the Rupp Arena show with Sturgill Simpson.

2023: Views on Social Issues Expressed in Music Video

In 2023, Tyler Childers expressed support for coal miners' rights and same-sex marriage in the music video for 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.