Ploughing the fields, harvesting crops, writing a hit single . . . it's all in a days work for Alberta native Drew Gregory. In fact, his innately impressive approach to singing, songwriting and simply serving up great music has been a part of his life since the earliest days of his rural upbringing, which Drew fondly recalls as being peppered with a large volume of influential music. Now, on the cusp of a breakthrough in his country career, Drew lists many artists among the most inspiring, "Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, all those artists who have a genuine love for the music and aren't in it for the money. Luke Bryan's farmer lifestyle and values are very relatable to me, also Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash."  As both an artist and a musician, Drew has a large wealth of country creativity to draw from.

Whether it's in his music or professional life, Drew has always pursued his goals with utmost volition; After all, anyone who studies geomatics as a post-secondary pursuit does not arrive their by accident. Although he's not positive of the motivating force behind this chosen field of study, Drew maintains that he has no regrets for the path he took. Deciding to focus his time and energies on music, although certainly a more challenging route to making a livelihood, was an easy decision for someone with so much ingrained, innate talent.

One thing that has undoubtedly helped Drew along the way to becoming an established country artist and songwriter are the connections and relationships that he's built along the way: "I go to Nashville every winter and have done so for the last four years." Perhaps what makes Drew's music so relatable is his own ability to relate to other people and places at every step of the creative process. "I've learned a lot from my experiences in Nashville and the knowledge and connections that I've gained from every encounter have been invaluable throughout the development of my career as an artist."

In addition to his influences, ambition and connections, Drew has another advantage as an original recording artist: his performance experience. When asked about his most memorable performance, Drew's response was, " the Country 105 contest at Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall. I made it to the top six for the Rising Star Awards and took home the award for the best original song."  Drew's relatable songwriting and confident stage presence have earned him recognition across the country.

Of course to Drew, country music is more than just his musical genre of choice, it's his lifestyle of choice. "Farming is what I've been raised doing and a lot of the values of that lifestyle are embodied in the country genre." Like many Canadians, the country music genre resonates strongly with Drew through his rural lifestyle. With a schedule full of tour dates and the release of several new singles, it's clear that for Drew, country music is not only about a way of living, but it's also music worth living for.

Artist Biography

Drew was born and raised in the small farming town of Standard, Alberta about an hour outside of Calgary. Between working on the family farm and going to school he always enjoyed playing guitar. He became well known for showing up to every high school party with a guitar on his back.

In the years that followed High School, Drew attended SAIT, obtaining a degree in Geomatics. Spending a year in the field surveying, he realized this wasn't for him, setting off on a back packing trip to Australia in search of his future. Upon returning to his native farmland, he realized this is where he was meant to be, allowing him the time to pursue his love of music. "Once people heard I’d made a CD everyone started asking for one". This was the driving factor that lead Drew to make the decision of heading to Nashville. Within a month, he had his truck packed with some clothes and a guitar and made the long journey to Nashville.

Drew has since been back to Nashville frequently, spending the last three winters there recording one full length album, titled "Country Hurricane" and a four song EP titled "My Drunk Friends" which became everyone’s party album for the summer! Drew captivated everyone at the 2010 Country 105 Rising Star, making the finals and being the winning recipient for best original song for the title track "Country Hurricane". With the door swung open, Drew has had the opportunity to open for other artists and is rapidly becoming a favorite at local rodeos and events throughout Alberta.

Drew is thankful for the many stations that took the time to listen, and are playing his debut single "Lay It All Out There". Drew is excited about getting his music heard across Canada, and looks forward to meeting many of his new fans. Currently honing his writing skills, with anticipation of releasing his sophomore album in the near future. Keep your eyes and ears on Drew Gregory.....the future shines bright for this aspiring artist!

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