AGE: 33
HOMETOWN: Auburn, Alabama
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Nashville, Tennessee
BIO: Brad is a singer/songwriter who has been touring and recording
since the age of 11. Between the ages of 11 and 17, he recorded five gospel
albums, two of which were recorded on major labels. He is single and resides
in Nashville, where he has been making a living for the past eight years
as a freelance demo singer and songwriter, writing songs for Warner/Chappell
and EMI Music. He has been turned down by every label in Nashville at
least four times. Brad has won a few talent contests over the years, and
has learned to play piano, guitar, drums, and bass. His biggest musical
influences include Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Percy Sledge, Eric Clapton,
Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard.
PERSONAL STATEMENT: "I think the fact that my dad is a preacher
and I grew up singing in church has always made me want to sing songs
that touch people. Music is not only my life, it's my soulmate. I love
to laugh and experience new things, and I feel that life is way too short
to take it too seriously. That's why I'm doing Nashville Star - I think
it's going to be a lot of fun."
OFFICIAL SITE: www.bradcotter.com
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