Drawing from his Eastern Kentucky roots, Cole Chaney crafts vivid narratives of the working class -- capturing both quiet triumphs and intense struggles -- with the heartfelt warmth of country and the raw edge of rock & roll, as heard on albums like Mercy (2021) and Shadow of the Mountain (2025).
Born in 2001 in the Appalachian town of Catlettsburg, Cole Chaney brought those small-town values into his critically acclaimed 2021 debut album, Mercy. An assured collection of blue-collar anthems -- including standout tracks like "Coalshooter" and "Ill Will Creek" -- Mercy showcas...