A country singer with a facility for smooth soul, disco rhythms, and other slick sounds, Stephen Carey earned a sizable number of streams for his 2018 single "Summer Cool." The subsequent "Wrecks Me," "The Way It Goes," and "On the Water" showed that Carey could spin his slick appeal into ballads and beachy, summertime vibes.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Stephen Carey started playing guitar at the age of 11. It was a gift from his long-distance father, who decided he'd foster a connection with his son by learning to play the guitar simultaneously. Initially drawn to '9...