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Tyler Hubbard

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Tyler Hubbard
Hubbard in 2023
Background information
Birth nameTyler Reed Hubbard
Born (1987-01-31) January 31, 1987 (age 37)
OriginMonroe, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Labels
Member ofFlorida Georgia Line
Spouse
Hayley Stommel
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(m. 2015)​
Websitetylerhubbardofficial.com

Tyler Reed Hubbard (born January 31, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter, and musician, best known as a member of the Nashville-based duo Florida Georgia Line.[1] After that duo went on hiatus in 2021, Hubbard began recording as a solo artist on EMI Nashville. His first solo chart entry was a guest vocalist on Tim McGraw's "Undivided", followed by his first solo single "5 Foot 9", which topped the Billboard Country Airplay charts in 2022. He released his self-titled debut album in 2023.

Early life

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Hubbard was born on January 31, 1987, in Monroe, Georgia.[2] He spent much of his time on dirt bikes or playing whatever sport was in season. He was very involved at church and would attend multiple times a week. By the time he was in high school, he was leading the worship service at church and spending his free time making hip-hop/rap beats with his friends and learning to play the guitar.[3] Hubbard graduated from high school at Loganville Christian Academy in 2005 and went on to study at Belmont University.

Career

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Florida Georgia Line (2010–2022)

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Hubbard was introduced to Brian Kelley at Belmont University in 2007 by a mutual friend in a campus worship group. The two became great friends, and began writing songs and playing guitar together.[4] The two began playing writers rounds throughout Nashville, as well as selling out shows at local venues. In 2009, the duo decided they wanted to pursue music as a career and they started playing shows throughout the south. In 2010, they recorded and digitally distributed their first EP, Anything Like Me. Shortly afterwards, they were discovered at a county fair by Nickelback's producer, Joey Moi. After writing and polishing songs for two years, the duo released their second EP It'z Just What We Do in 2012. Major labels became interested when their debut single, "Cruise", first hit satellite radio on "The Highway" channel and began selling well on iTunes, leading to a deal with Republic Nashville and the Big Machine Label Group.[5]

The duo released their first studio album, Here's to the Good Times, on December 4, 2012, with Republic Nashville. The album was the sixth best selling album of 2013.[6] "Cruise", the first single on the album, reached number 1 on the Country Airplay chart dated December 15, 2012.[7] A remix of "Cruise" featuring Nelly later hit number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is also the best selling country digital song of all time, with sales of over 10 million, and it spent 24 weeks at number 1 on Hot Country songs.[6] The other singles from this album include "Get Your Shine On", "Round Here", "Stay", and "This Is How We Roll".[8]

Hubbard in 2013

Florida Georgia Line's second studio album, Anything Goes, was released on October 14, 2014.[9] The album's first single, "Dirt", was released on July 8, 2014. Other singles from this album include "Sun Daze", "Sippin' On Fire", "Anything Goes" and "Confession".

The duo's third album, Dig Your Roots, was released on August 26, 2016. Singles include "H.O.L.Y.", "May We All", "God, Your Mama, and Me" and "Smooth".

They released their fourth studio album, Can't Say I Ain't Country, on February 15, 2019. Singles include "Simple", "Talk You Out of It" and "Blessings".

On February 12, 2021, they released their fifth studio album, Life Rolls On, which was co-produced by the duo alongside Corey Crowder.[10] It includes the singles "I Love My Country" and "Long Live".[11]

Tree Vibez Music and Round Here Records (2015–present)

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In 2015, Hubbard and Kelley started their own artist development and music publishing company called Tree Vibez Music.[12] Since the company began, they have signed writer Jordan Schmidt, writer Jimmie Deeghan, writer/artist Drew Castle as well as singer-songwriters Canaan Smith and RaeLynn.[13] In 2019, Hubbard and Kelley launched Round Here Records; an independent label with Smith signed as the flagship artist.[14]

Solo career (2021–present)

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Since 2021, Hubbard’s bandmate Brian Kelley signalled an intention to record and release solo music while remaining a part of Florida Georgia Line, with the support of Hubbard.[15] Simultaneously, Hubbard revealed he was already planning on recording tracks as a solo artist as well. The first of these, the single "Undivided" with Tim McGraw, before Brian Kelley released anything, was released on January 13, 2021.[16] He then featured on the song "My Way" with rapper Lathan Warlick.[17] Hubbard and Russell Dickerson were both featured on Thomas Rhett's 2022 promotional single "Death Row".[18]

Hubbard signed a recording contract with EMI Nashville in May 2022 and plans to release a solo album on the label.[19] He released his debut solo single "5 Foot 9" later that month.[20] On November 4, 2022, Hubbard announced that his debut album would be released on January 27, 2023.[21] He co-headlined the halftime show at the 109th Grey Cup in Regina, Saskatchewan alongside Jordan Davis and Josh Ross.[22]

On February 16, 2024, Hubbard released the single "Wish You Would" and announced that his second album Strong will be released on April 12. Also in 2024 he opened for Kane Brown's In The Air Tour. [23][24]

Personal life

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In February 2014, Hubbard sustained a back injury in a dirt bike accident.[25]

Hubbard and Hayley Stommel began dating in 2013. On September 22, 2014, Hubbard proposed during a helicopter flight.[26] They were married in Sun Valley, Idaho on July 1, 2015.[27] The couple have two sons and one daughter.[28][29][30] During their marriage, Hubbard has written several songs inspired by Stommel, including "5 Foot 9", "Meant to Be", and the Jason Aldean song "You Make It Easy".[31][32][33]

Discography

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See also: Florida Georgia Line discography

Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[34] 		US
Country
[35] 		CAN
[36]
Tyler Hubbard 40 8 90
Strong
  • Released: April 12, 2024[38]
  • Label: Hubbard House / EMI Records Nashville
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP, streaming
 187 35 —

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[34] 		US
Country
[35]
Dancin' in the Country
  • Released: August 19, 2022
  • Label: Hubbard House / EMI Records Nashville
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 107 12

Singles

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Year Title Peak positions Certifications Album
US
[39] 		US
Country
[40] 		US
Country
Airplay
[41] 		CAN
[42] 		CAN
Country
[43] 		WW
[44]
2021 "Undivided"
(with Tim McGraw) 		76 23 16 66 4 — Here on Earth
2022 "5 Foot 9" 22 5 1 28 1 140
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[37]
  • MC: 3× Platinum[45]
 Tyler Hubbard
"Dancin' in the Country" 23 6 2 31 1 —
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[37]
  • MC: 2× Platinum[45]
2023 "Back Then Right Now" 62 9 1 94 2 — Strong
2024 "Park" — — 40
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Promotional singles

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Year Title Album
2021 "My Way"[47]
(with Lathan Warlick) 		My Way
2022 "Death Row"[48]
(Thomas Rhett featuring Tyler Hubbard and Russell Dickerson) 		Where We Started
"35's"[49] Tyler Hubbard
"Way Home"[50]
2024 "Wish You Would"[51][52] Strong

Other charted songs

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Year Song Peak
positions 		Album
US
Christ.
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2021 "Good to Be Loved by You"
(with Chris Tomlin) 		34 Chris Tomlin & Friends: Summer

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Rubber Meets the Road"[54] 2021 Brantley Gilbert The Ice Road
"Good to Be Loved By You"[55] Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin & Friends: Summer
"Country Boy Do"[56] Nelly Heartland

References

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  14. ^ Reuter, Annie (August 15, 2019). "Florida Georgia Line Launch Round Here Records With Flagship Artist Canaan Smith: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  15. ^ Whitaker, Sterling (January 2, 2021). "Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley to Release Solo Music Apart From Florida Georgia Line". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
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  17. ^ Dukes, Billy (March 23, 2021). "Why Tyler Hubbard Got Really Nervous Cutting Lathan Warlick's 'My Way'". Taste of Country.
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  26. ^ Beck, Caitlin (September 23, 2014). "Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard's Romantic Proposal To Hayley Stommel". Hollywood Life. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  27. ^ Anderson, Danielle (July 1, 2015). "Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard Weds Hayley Stommel". People. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  28. ^ Schiff, Matthew (August 4, 2017). "Florida Georgia Line Singer Tyler Hubbard Is Expecting a Baby Girl—Not a Baby Boy". E! News. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  29. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Perform, Tyler Hubbard Gets On-Stage Gender Reveal For His Next Baby On 'Ellen': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  30. ^ "Zac Brown Band's Clay Cook, Wife Brooke Welcome Baby No. 3, More Babies of 2020". Us Weekly. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
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  33. ^ "Lyrics uncovered: Jason Aldean, 'You Make It Easy'". Taste of Country. 30 January 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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  43. ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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  46. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  47. ^ Houghton, Cillea (March 15, 2021). "Lathan Warlick and Tyler Hubbard have it 'My Way' in new song". ABC News Radio. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  48. ^ Vaughn, Grace Lenehan (March 5, 2022). "Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard + Russell Dickerson Recall 'Life-Changing' Experience in 'Death Row'". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  49. ^ "Tyler Hubbard Has Another Song for Fans to Hear this Friday". DRG News. June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  50. ^ Chua, Jeremy (July 15, 2022). "Tyler Hubbard Finds His 'Way Home' in Faith-Inspired New Song [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
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  52. ^ https://video.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/tyler-hubbard-performs-gma-109233243 [bare URL]
  53. ^ "Tyler Hubbard Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  54. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 19, 2021). "Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Jason Isbell, More On New 'Ice Road' Soundtrack". Music Row. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  55. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (June 25, 2021). "Chris Tomlin Teams Up With Tyler Hubbard, Jimmie Allen, Russell Dickerson On Summer EP". Music Row. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  56. ^ Burton, Jamie (August 24, 2021). "Nelly's 'Heartland': Every Country Music Artist Collab on the New Album". Newsweek. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
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