How Billboard’s Up-And-Coming Country Artist Blake Whiten Went From Viral Covers to Opening Stadium Tours & Scoring His Own Hot 100 Hit
The South Carolina native just earned his Billboard Hot 100 debut with “Bet on That.”
Blake Whiten, a burgeoning country artist, made a splash in June 2024 when his cover of Morgan Wallen's "I'm The Problem" went viral on social media. Just two years later, the 22-year-old South Carolina native was opening for Wallen on the Still The Problem stadium tour, performing alongside the country star during his hit "Up Down."
Whiten's debut album, Something to Say, dropped in July, and his single "Bet on That" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 98. Growing up around music, Whiten found his passion for it in his late teens, and after his viral cover gained traction, he flew to Nashville within 48 hours to pursue his dream. His hit single "Bet on That" is the first charting song on his debut album, and he's bringing his new music on tour with a headlining Something To Say Tour that began on Aug.
20. Whiten, Billboard's Up-and-Coming Artist of the Month for August, shared his experiences opening for Wallen and fellow artist Bailey Zimmerman, and discussed the importance of giving back to his hometown community during his album release celebration.
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