Tucker Wetmore has experienced one of the wildest years of his life. This time last year, many country music fans didn’t even know his name, and within just 10 months of bursting onto the country music scene, Wetmore has solidified himself as an artist to watch with a promising career ahead.
Before becoming the No.1 developing act at country radio, Wetmore, like many aspiring artists, moved to Nashville unwavering determination and didn’t let anything stop him from chasing his dreams. He took any job he could get and let his passion for music fuel him.
“When I first moved, I didn’t know anybody, I didn’t know anything, so I was just like trying to mingle. I was door dashing. I got a job down at FGL House when it was FGL House before, now it’s Lainey’s bar, but I worked there for a week serving food and I was like, this is not what I moved to Nashville for. So I quit, started Door Dashing, but a lot of it was just mingling and meeting people,” he recently recalled.
While attempting to make ends meet, Wetmore says he wrote songs “every single day, “sometimes even twice a day” with hopes to take his career to the next level. He signed a publishing deal about a year after moving to Music City and this year, he signed a record deal with UMG Nashville / Back Blocks Music / Mercury. Now, Wetmore has quickly become one of country music’s hottest new stars, thanks to his catchy lyrics and undeniable talent
As someone who grew up listening “to it all,” including reggae, rock, pop, hip hop, country, he poured his influences into his own music and recently released his debut EP, Waves On A Sunset.
Of the project, the Washington native shared, “It was fun and I did it with my friends and I’m very proud of all the songs for sure.”
This EP is just a taste of what’s to come on Wetmore’s highly anticipated debut album, which he hopes to release in 2025.
Although details about an album release are still under wraps, 2025 is already shaping up to be another standout year for Wetmore.His debut single, “Wind Up Missin’ You” is currently in the Top 10 at country radio, so there could be a No.1 on the horizon.
Additionally, Wetmore is set to hit the road on his headlining Waves On A Sunset Tour, which follows his sold-out fall 2024 tour of the same name. He recently added 17 additional headlining dates due to demand.
“You guys sold out the entire Waves on a Sunset Tour, and it was incredible! I’m so thankful for each of you. Seeing you out there singing along and partying with us was unforgettable—I didn’t want it to end,” Wetmore recently shared. “That’s why I’m excited to announce Waves on a Sunset part two kicking off next spring in Berlin and Europe! From there, we’re heading west to California, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and a few other stops along the way. I’m so beyond blessed. Thank you all so much. I’ll see y’all out there.”
Additionally, Wetmore will hit the road with Thomas Rhett on the Better In Boots Tour beginning in June.
While 2024 was a landmark year, 2025 promises to be even more exciting for the rising star.
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