Mackenzie Carpenter
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224
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Hull
,
GA
,
USA
27
From her roots as a Georgia pastor’s daughter to becoming a platinum-selling songwriter for stars like Megan Moroney, MacKenzie Carpenter has rapidly ascended to country stardom with her 2025 album Hey Country Queen and a massive 2026 tour lineup supporting Jason Aldean and Riley Green.
Current Tour & Setlist
Mackenzie Carpenter is joining Riley Green on the Cowboy As It Gets Tour starting in April 2026 and supporting Jason Aldean on the Songs About Us Tour beginning in July. She will visit cities like Nashville, Chicago, and Atlanta with a setlist featuring fan favorites like I Wish You Would and Huntin Season.
Early Life
Born in 1999 in Hull, Georgia, as a pastor’s daughter, Mackenzie Carpenter grew up singing in her local church and began writing songs in high school with the support of her musical brothers and father.
Career Highlights
After moving to Nashville to study songwriting at Belmont University, Mackenzie Carpenter first gained industry attention as a co-writer on Lily Rose's number one hit Villain. She signed with The Valory Music Co. in 2022 and saw viral success with tracks like Huntin' Season before releasing her self-titled debut EP in 2023 and her first full-length album Hey Country Queen in 2025. Her career reached new heights as a platinum-selling songwriter for Megan Moroney and through her hit duet I Wish You Would featuring Midland.
Family & Personal Life
Mackenzie Carpenter married her husband, Cole Neuber, in 2022 after being introduced by her brother. The couple does not have any children, but they famously share back to back birthdays on June 4 and 5. She remains close with her brothers, who are also musicians and have played in her band.
