Mitchell Tenpenny

Mitchell Tenpenny blends the laid-back, party-hearty vibe of bro country with a seriously soulful streak. Elements of this mix could be heard on his 2015 indie debut Black Crow, but he refined his sound and stripped away some of the rootsier influences for 2017's Linden Ave, which was anchored by the nostalgic "Truck I Drove in High School" and the profane yet soulful "Bitches." A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Tenpenny grew up in a city and home surrounded by music. His grandmother was Donna Hilley, a president of Sony/ATV Publishing, and through her, he had brushes with su...