Tyler
Halverson
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282
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BIRTHDATE
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Canton
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SD
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USA
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South Dakota native Tyler Halverson hit fame with Beer Garden Baby and Mac Miller. He released the Western Amerijuana EPs and his debut album In Defense of Drinking. Halverson has toured with Parker McCollum and collaborated with Wade Forster.
Early Life
Hailing from the small town of Canton, South Dakota, Tyler Halverson grew up in a household where his father’s classic country records and his own participation in high school rodeo and football shaped a childhood spent balancing his passion for the outdoors with a self-taught mastery of the guitar.
Career Highlights
Tyler Halverson moved to Nashville at age twenty to attend Belmont University, where he transitioned from playing local FFA festivals to refining his "Western Amerijuana" sound within the city's songwriting community. After gaining major independent traction and tens of millions of streams with early singles like "Beer Garden Baby" and "Mac Miller," he signed a publishing deal with Concord and a major label contract with Atlantic Records in 2023. His steady ascent culminated in a milestone Grand Ole Opry debut in February 2026 and the release of his highly anticipated debut studio album, "In Defense of Drinking," which features a reimagined duet of his breakout hit with Parker McCollum.
Family & Personal Life
While he has not publicly confirmed any relationships, he often references the personal influences of his upbringing in his songwriting.
Current Tour & Setlist
Tyler Halverson is currently on his 2026 In Defense of Drinking Tour, which launched a West Coast acoustic leg in May with headlining stops in San Diego, Hollywood, and Folsom. While he performs solo dates supported by artists like the Logan Ryan Band and Shelby Stone, he also serves as a key opener for Parker McCollum and joins the Rock The Country festival lineup, delivering a setlist that features "Beer Garden Baby," "’94 Camaro," and "Mac Miller."
