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Old Dominion Biography

news-detailsOld Dominion emerged as one of the most successful and influential country bands of the 2010s, known for their blend of contemporary country, pop sensibilities, and rock energy. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, the band consists of lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey, guitarist and vocalist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung, and drummer Whit Sellers. Their journey to stardom was built on a foundation of songwriting prowess, with members having penned major hits for other artists before their own breakthrough.

The band formed in 2007, taking its name from Virginia, the home state of two original members. For several years, they honed their sound and built a local following while individual members found significant success behind the scenes. Rosen co-wrote the Blake Shelton hit "Sangria," while Ramsey and Tursi contributed to songs for artists like Dierks Bentley and The Band Perry. This collective experience as hitmakers for others finely tuned their craft, which became evident on their own material. Their self-titled EP in 2014 laid the groundwork, but it was the 2015 single "Break Up with Him" that became their undeniable claim to fame. The song's clever narrative and catchy hook propelled it to number one on the Country Airplay chart, announcing Old Dominion as a major new force.

Their debut album, "Meat and Candy," followed in 2015 and was a commercial triumph, spawning further number-one singles like "Snapback" and "Song for Another Time." The album's success established their signature sound—irreverent, relatable, and impeccably crafted—and earned them the Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year in 2018, an honor they would win for six consecutive years. Subsequent albums, including "Happy Endings" (2017) and "Old Dominion" (2019), solidified their status, producing chart-toppers such as "No Such Thing as a Broken Heart," "Make It Sweet," and "One Man Band."

The band's self-titled 2021 album and 2023's "Memory Lane" continued their streak of critical and commercial success, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the accessible songwriting that defined their career. Their impressive accolades include multiple awards from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Beyond recording, Old Dominion is renowned as a dynamic live act, headlining major tours and performing at prestigious festivals. They maintain a significant presence in the songwriting community, with members continuing to write for other artists while driving their own consistently successful career, ensuring their place at the forefront of modern country music.