Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum is an American country music singer-songwriter whose music incorporates country, Americana, blues, roots rock and folk rock influences.

Parker McCollum was born and raised in Teague, Texas, a small town about 80 miles southeast of Dallas. He grew up in a musical family that exposed him to various kinds of country music and other genres. "Pat Green, Randy Rogers and James McMurtry were the kind of songwriters I was all about," he recalled to the Opry. "At a very young age, I kind of fell in love with the songs these guys put out."

McCollum's grandfather was a rancher, and Parker spent summers working on his ranch. This experience with cattle, horses, and ranch life has informed his music and lyrics, giving him a real connection to the cowboy lifestyle often celebrated in country music.