Mitchell Tenpenny Namechecks His Musical Influences

Mitchell Tenpenny has participated in and has been influenced by a range of musical artists and genres, but one he hasn’t “Broken Up” with is country music. 

In a recent phone interview with Cody Alan, Mitchell name-checks some of his favorite artists who have helped pave the road to his musical career.

“I mean, I think everyone inspires me,” says the “Drunk Me” singer. “I grew up with harmonies from the Eagles, Michael Jackson melodies, down to even *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, and, then, of course, country music with the story.”

“Growing up, Brooks & Dunn were everything, Randy Travis, and even Taylor Swift. I mean telling the story to me that’s what country music is,” Mitchell continues before also revealing that battled his teenage angst with “rock-n-roll, hardcore screaming.”

“I love stories, but I think we have to grow. Technology grows, sounds change. That’s what I love,” says Mitchell. “I’m inspired every day by how much access we have to music, but how much different music there is with new sounds.”

Who inspires you? Let Cody Alan know your favorite musical artists by connecting on Twitter and Instagram at @CodyAlan.

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