Kendell Marvel is a country singer and songwriter whose authoritative baritone lends credence to his songs' outlaw- and rock-inspired narratives. He found success writing hits for other country artists, among them Gary Allan, Jake Owen, and George Strait, before releasing his solo debut, Lowdown & Lonesome, in 2017. Marvel collaborated with writers ranging from Dan Auerbach to Chris Stapleton on releases such as 2019's Solid Gold Sounds and 2022's Come On Sunshine.
Born in raised in Thompsonville, Illinois -- closer to Nashville than to Chicago -- Marvel started playing honk...