With a rich, distinctive voice and a knack for writing powerful songs with catchy melodies, singer/songwriter Austin Merrill is proving to be one of country music’s brightest rising stars. Hailing from the Oregon mountains, Austin first came to Nashville as an award-winning upright bassist and accomplished sax player. Following his graduation from Vanderbilt University and a stint as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Austin resettled in Music City and subsequently inked a deal with Foundry Records.

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Featuring the Top 30 title track, Austin Merrill’s debut EP Whiskey & Water released in 2019 to critical acclaim. Produced by Grammy Award winner Mark Bright, the 5-track project showcases Austin’s songwriting prowess and has garnered over 1 million streams. The lead-off single “You’ll Come Knocking” was featured on Spotify’s New Boots playlist.

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Austin’s single “All In”, as well as his newest release "Nights Are Long", was produced by Jacob Rice and both songs are part of an exciting new project in 2023.