Michael Trent

Folk Singer

Birthday October 20, 1977

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Denver, CO

Age 46 years old

#213783 Most Popular

About

Singer and multi-instrumentalist most famous for performing in the folk rock duo Shovels & Rope, whose single "Birmingham" won an AMA Award for Song of the Year. He is also the creator of solo albums like Michael Trent (2007) and The Winner (2010).

Before Fame

He got his start as a member of the South Carolina-based indie pop group The Films, which he joined while he was in high school. 

Trivia

He performed on two albums by Butch Walker.

Family Life

His wife Cary Ann Hearst is the other member of Shovels & Rope. 

Associated With

He covered the Neil Young song "Unknown Legend" with the band Shakey Graves for the cover album Broken Jukebox Vol. 1.