Hudson Westbrook
#
54
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Stephenville
,
TX
,
USA
24
5
'
10
"
Hudson Westbrook, a rising country star, blends traditional sounds with modern flair. His hit album "Dusty Roads" and single "Heartland Sky" gained wide acclaim. Nominated for a CMA New Artist award, he's known for heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals.
Early Life
Born and raised on a cattle farm in Stephenville, Texas, Hudson Westbrook grew up singing in church and winning a high school football state championship before teaching himself guitar during the pandemic and balancing his early songwriting with physical jobs like building fences and halter-breaking bulls.
Career Highlights
While attending Texas Tech to become a landman, Hudson Westbrook bypassed a move to Nashville to build a grassroots following from Lubbock, eventually dropping out of college on stage after his 2024 debut single "Take It Slow" became a massive viral breakout. He parlayed this momentum into a major record deal with River House Artists and Warner Music Nashville in June 2025, the same year he released his seventeen-track debut album "Texas Forever" and made a milestone Grand Ole Opry debut. His rapid ascent reached a historic peak in early 2026 when his soulful ballad "House Again" hit number one, making him the youngest solo male artist to ever top the country radio charts with a debut single.
Family & Personal Life
Hudson Westbrook has been in a public relationship with girlfriend Stormie Goldsmith since 2024. He often draws from his personal history in his songwriting, most notably on the track "House Again," which reflects on the impact of his parents' divorce when he was seven years old.
Current Tour & Setlist
Hudson Westbrook performs on his 2026 Take Your Time Tour, which includes stops in Fort Worth, Waco, and Nashville following his March 22 kickoff in Australia. He is currently a support act for Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman on various stadium and arena dates while also headlining his own shows with a setlist featuring "House Again," "Sober," and "Take Your Time."
