Top 5 Feature: Trace Hawkins

About

It all started when my grandfather bought me my first guitar at 13-years-old; he picked it up at an amish sale, it was a handmade guitar with which I quickly grew a passion for creating songs. 

I unfortunately lost both grandparents from Covid and if it wasn’t for the love of my life, Allison, and the amazing group of friends I have, then I’m not sure where I would be today—I’m truly blessed to have all of them in my corner. My grandparents meant the world to me.

I’ve always had a good ear for music and I was able to figure out the melodies of many songs while being creative finding my own sounds. I have incredible pitch, so at a young age I connected with music quickly while always staying curious. 

I have always been a fan of many genres of music: Rock, Metal, Country and Hip Hop. All of the different styles have forged me into the artist I am today, so it’s no surprise to hear all sorts of music from me through the years.

Updates 

Debut single “Walking On Fire” releases Monday, Aug. 26. 

Pre-Save Here: https://ffm.to/wofsingle

Shows

8/17/24 in Circleville, Ohio for the Rock 4 Tots fundraiser event. This will be the first event flyer that I’m on with a national act: Tantric

9/28/24 at Circleville's Kidspalooza 

And a few that are still TBA 

Top 5

I have been inspired by many vocalists / bands throughout my life. 

Shinedown and their lead singer Brent Smith has influenced me in more ways than imaginable. The power behind his voice and all the messages he has delivered over the years.   

Poets Of The Fall and their lead singer Marko Saaresto showed me the true beauty of songwriting with lyrics that truly move you.

Other bands and artists include: The Beach Boys, Mac Miller, A Day to Remember 

I’ve had the opportunity to become close with a few local musicians right here in Ohio that I would love to share with everyone:

Nich Maloney, singer and songwriter of This Divine Tragedy, has supported me for years and is continuing to help me grow as an artist. We have become great friends and now are currently even making some songs together. 

Country singer/songwriter Gaven Payne from Vinton County has been a close friend of mine for almost 10 years now. We have supported each other through think and thin. I have always pushed him to write original music because I know how talented he truly is and I’m happy to share that he is doing exactly that, and it touches me to know that I have inspired him to do so. 

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