Corey Kent live at Gruene Hall

Not long ago, Corey Kent’s music career seemed like it was headed in the wrong direction. A couple of start/stops and the need to take care of his family, Kent put music on the back burner all while knowing he’d be back. But now, fueled by a return to his roots, a breakout hit, and doing what he does best, performing live, he’s hitting the Blacktop again. Marking his debut album for Sony Music Nashville, that Blacktop title nods to the key themes of this rising star’s life … and to the long journey that lies ahead. After 15 years of paying dues, he now boasts a Platinum-certified hit, “Wild as Her,” over 250 million career streams, a massive social following and next-big-thing accolades from across the industry – plus a heartfelt fusion of country honesty, raw Red Dirt power and live-performance passion.