Austin Martin

About

American country music singer and songwriter who built his fanbase by releasing his original music independently and sharing it on music streaming and social media platforms. He regularly performs with his backing band, The Herd, and has been praised for his unique blend of country and hip-hop genres. His discography includes popular tracks such as "Small Town Nights," "Country Drunk," and "American Brewed." He released his studio album "Yellowstone Country" in 2026.

Before fame

He was raised on a cattle ranch outside of Billings, Montana and went on to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan, NY. Early in his career, he competed on the Oxygen Network's Glee Project, where he finished in the top 35 out of over 100,000 total contestants. He subsequently appeared on American Idol, where he reached the executive producer round before going on to release his debut studio album, "Small Town Nights," in 2021.

Trivia

He and his band were featured on Q2 Montana This Morning's Magic City Mixtape. In 2024, they embarked on their nationwide "Feeding the Herd" tour. They are well-known for their philanthropic efforts, including partnering with Feeding America to help families struggling with food insecurity and performing at local schools to inspire youth. He appeared on the Oxygen Network's The Glee Project, finishing within the top 35 contestants out of over 100,000.

Family life

Growing up, he developed his original sound by performing in his father's DJ booth.

Associated with

An official remix of his 2026 track "Wrangler" featured multi-platinum hip-hop icon Chingy.