walker montgomery

Walker Montgomery embraces the challenges and opportunities of continuing his father's musical heritage.

Walker considers the family "lucky."

He gotten a little help from his heroes, but at the end of the day, it’s Montgomery's sincere delivery on ballads and barnburners that have caught the ears of country music fans.

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can brag that you knew about them first.

"Bad Day to Be a Beer" is a wide open country-rocker that recognizes the sacrifices made by our 12-ounce friends.

The rising singer discusses his '90s influences and the possibility of collaborating with his talented cousin, Dillon Carmichael.

Though his 2020 touring plans may have been upended, Walker Montgomery's musical identity is still the same.

"I think music is the one language that we can all speak," Montgomery says.

"I think the coolest thing about it is the song doesn't say anything about music ..."

Which one's your fave?