Big Loud sings Songland winner

Monday, January 9, 2023 – Big Loud Records announced today the singing of Canada-born, Midwest-bred singer/songwriter Griffen Palmer.

Palmer won the reality show Songland in 2020.

Palmer makes his Big Loud debut on Friday with the release of the song "Second Guessing." Palmer's debut album will arrive later this year.

"Griffen is an incredible talent, and we couldn't be more proud to keep him in the Big Loud family as a recording artist," said Big Loud Partner/CEO Seth England. "His music is representative of who he is: thoughtful, strong, complex, nuanced. We can't wait for everyone to get to know and love him the same way we do."

"Big Loud has been my home in Nashville since day one," said Palmer. "Everyone in the building has been so supportive of me these past few years as I've been developing my songwriting and figuring out my next steps as an artist. Waking up every day in this town and creating with a team like this behind me is an absolute dream, and I can't wait to start this new chapter by rolling out the music."

Developing an affinity for music at a young age, the Ontario native grew up in a musical family, with early influences including John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Elton John, Eagles and Bruce Hornsby. Palmer's father bought him a drum kit in elementary school and challenged him to develop an appreciation for not just the sound and structure of the music he loved, but the lyrics within it. Palmer started writing soings.

Discovering a love for country music at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Palmer would bring both fan-favorite covers and his own raved-about originals at shows around campus. Shortly after graduation, he was introduced to GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Geoff Warburton (5 Seconds of Summer, Shawn Mendes) at a house party, and the two started collaborating. Palmer signed a publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing in 2019, shortly after relocating to Nashville.

Palmer has had songs cut by Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, MacKenzie Porter, The Band Camino, Chelsea Cutler and Jade Eagleson.