Greg Bates (born September 25, 1987) is an American country music singer formerly signed to Republic Nashville. Bates also is a songwriter, producer, singer, and guitarist.[3][4]
Greg Bates | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1987[1][2] Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.[1] |
| Origin | Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Republic Nashville |
Early life edit
In 2006, Bates graduated from Ravenwood High School. Bates then graduated in 2010 with a degree in Music Business from Belmont University.[1] He signed a recording contract in the fall of 2011.[1] Bates quietly parted ways with Republic Nashville towards the end of 2013.
Personal life edit
He proposed to girlfriend Shelley Skidmore on Valentine's Day 2014.[5] The couple was married on May 2, 2015 in Stanton, Kentucky. Stanton is Shelley's hometown. The two posted up wedding pictures on Instagram.[6]
Musical career edit
In April 2012, Bates released his debut single "Did It for the Girl", which debuted at Number 57 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated for April 28, 2012.[7] Billy Dukes gave the song four stars out of five, saying that it is "instantly memorable — if only for its clean simplicity."[8] Bates made his Grand Ole Opry debut in April 2012.[9][10] The album's second single, "Fill in the Blank," was released to country radio on February 11, 2013. Bates has received air play as a "Highway Find" on satellite radio channel The Highway (Sirius XM).
Discography edit
Extended plays edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Heat | ||
| Greg Bates |
|
72 | 43 |
Singles edit
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [11] |
US Country Airplay [12] |
US [13] |
CAN Country [14] | |||
| 2012 | "Did It for the Girl" | 14 | 5 | 66 | 22 | Greg Bates |
| 2013 | "Fill in the Blank" | — | 45 | — | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||||
Music videos edit
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Did It for the Girl" | Brian Lazzaro |
References edit
- ^ a b c d On the Verge: Country singer Greg Bates USA Today. Retrieved on November 3, 2012.
- ^ Greg Bates Biography from Hamfest Archived November 11, 2006, at the Wayback Machine Country Hamfest. Retrieved on May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Greg Bates". Songfinch. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Ten Years After "Did It for the Girl," Greg Bates is Right Where He Wants to Be". Pro Country. June 12, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Greg Bates on Instagram: "One year ago today I was a nervous wreck driving 4 hours to propose to @shelleyskidmore. Thanks for saying yes baby #ValentinesDay"". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ "Greg Bates Gets Married". Theboot.com. May 7, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ News : Lionel Richie's Tuskegee Recaptures No. 1. CMT (April 21, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
- ^ Greg Bates, ‘Did It for the Girl’ – Song Review. Tasteofcountry.com (April 20, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
- ^ Greg Bates Makes His Debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Tasteofcountry.com (May 3, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
- ^ Greg Bates Makes Opry Debut : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City. Musicrow.com (May 7, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
- ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
