Big Loud signs Culpepper

Raised in east central Alabama's Alexander City, Culpepper incorporates country, soul, blues, folk and rock.

Culpepper cites influences from Robert Johnson, Louis Armstrong, The Avett Brothers, Ray LaMontagne, Stevie Wonder, Howlin' Wolf, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Sr., Wilson Pickett, Bill Withers and Nina Simone.

It wasn't until 2020's global pandemic during a deployment with the U.S. Navy in Rota, Spain that Culpepper went from avid listener to performer, picking up a guitar and trading covers of his platoon mates' favorites around bonfires at his base over sangria.

"Truly honored to be a part of the Big Loud family," Culpepper said. "They've believed in my music and songs since the beginning. Their intense love of music, and the rich history of it all matches mine, and I couldn't be more grateful to be surrounded around like-minded people. I'm so excited to be part of this lineup of artists that I've listened to for so long. Once again, thank you for believing in my music. Much love."

"The moment I heard Kashus Culpepper's powerhouse voice, I passionately knew that I wanted to work with him," Big Loud Records VP of A&R Nate Yetton said. "Kash has vast knowledge and enthusiasm for various genres of music both past and present, and we quickly saw how the combination of immense talent and exceptional taste would be distinguishable pillars of his artistry. I'm beyond thrilled for Big Loud Records to have formed a creative partnership with Kashus Culpepper."

"Kash is a one-of-one artist," Big Loud CEO / Partner Seth England said. "He's got raw ability and star quality, and the songs to back all of that up. We're proud to partner with Kash and help introduce him to the world."

Culpepper will release the first single of his career "After Me?" on June 21. A haunting mid-tempo about false promises, Culpepper mourns as a former love marries someone new. Lyrics include:
Guess I'm the old love
And he's the new
Her brooch is borrowed
Guess I'm the blue
I just can't seem to
So how can she
Be happy ever after me?

Throughout the summer he joins NEEDTOBREATHE's national touring run and Charley Crockett's $10 Cowboy Tour, as well as The Marcus King Band Family Reunion 2024.