Will Hoge

Born and raised in Tennessee, songwriter Will Hoge blends soulful Americana and heartland rock & roll. An insightful songwriter with a keen eye for the details of life in the heartland, he's capable of writing arena-size anthems like "Middle of America" (from 2015's Small Town Dreams) and intimate character studies such as "Strong" (from 2013's Never Give In) with equal skill and emotional honesty. After several albums that emphasized his rock & roll impulses, 2024's Tenderhearted Boys was a contemplative effort with Hoge playing most of the instruments himself.