Tucker Wetmore | |
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| Born | Tucker Payson Wetmore (1999-11-05) November 5, 1999 |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021–present |
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Tucker Payson Wetmore[1] (born November 5, 1999)[2] is an American country music singer and songwriter.[3]
Early life and education
Wetmore grew up in Kalama, north of Vancouver, Washington, and graduated from Kalama High School in 2018.[4] At age 11, he taught himself how to play piano inspired by a love for Jerry Lee Lewis.[5] He played football at Montana Technological University in Butte, where he majored in business and information technology.[6]
Career
After an injury ended his football career, Wetmore turned to music, moving to Nashville in 2020. He released a string of promotional singles in 2021: "Kiss My A$$", "Another Shot", and "She's Trouble".[7]
In 2023, Wetmore signed with Back Blocks Music[3] and later signed an additional partnership with UMG Nashville.[8] "Wine into Whiskey" became his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts in 2024.[9] "Wind Up Missin' You" was digitally released on March 29, 2024; it was released as Wetmore's country radio debut single on June 10, 2024.[10] On April 25, 2025, Wetmore released his debut album What Not To.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [12] |
US Country [13] |
AUS [14] |
CAN [15] | |||
| What Not To[16] |
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15 | 4 | 67 | 23 | |
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [12] |
US Country [13] |
CAN [15] | |||
| Waves on a Sunset |
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87 | 18 | 78 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [19] |
US Country [20] |
US Country Airplay [21] |
CAN [22] |
CAN Country [23] |
NZ Hot [24] | ||||
| "Wine into Whiskey" | 2024 | 68 | 16 | 56 | 64 | — | — |
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What Not To[a] |
| "Wind Up Missin' You" | 31 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 28 | 13 | |||
| "3,2,1" | 2025 | 69 | 14 | 2 | 60 | 1 | 28 | ||
| "Brunette" | 2026 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 13 |
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Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [19] |
US Country [20] |
NZ Hot [27] | |||
| "Kiss My Ass" | 2021 | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Another Shot" | — | — | — | ||
| "She's Trouble" | — | — | — | ||
| "What Would You Do?" | 2024 | — | 44 | — | Waves on a Sunset |
| "Silverado Blue" | — | — | 36 | ||
| "Proving Me Right" | 2025 | — | 34 | 13 | Non-album singles |
| "Sunburn" | 2026 | 86 | 23 | 18 | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [28] |
| 2026 | American Music Awards | Breakthrough Country Artist | Himself | Nominated | [29] |
| Best Country Album | "What Not To" | Pending |
Notes
- Both "Wine into Whiskey" and "Wind Up Missin' You" first appeared on the 2024 EP Waves on a Sunset before officially appearing on an album.
References
- Zisman, Erica (March 18, 2024). "Who is Tucker Wetmore? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music". countryswag.com. Country Swag. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- "Tucker Wetmore Bio, Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth - Ent Radar". June 28, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- Hollabaugh, Leslie. "Tucker Wetmore Signs With Back Blocks Music". MusicRow. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- n.a. "Pickering, VandenBos, Torgerson sign with Tech". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- Leskiw, Jason. "2B State Football Championship: Quick-study Wetmore Shines in Final Year". Longview Daily News. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- n.a. "Tucker Wetmore". Dig City Supply. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- n.a. "Tucker Wetmore Issues a Written Warning with His New Single "She's Trouble"". The Country Note. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- Anderson, Liza. "Tucker Wetmore Signs With UMG Nashville In Partnership With Back Blocks Music". Music Row. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- Zellner, Xander. "Hot 100 First-Timers: Tucker Wetmore Scores First Chart Hit With 'Wine Into Whiskey'". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- "Country Aircheck Weekly May 28, 2024, Issue 911" (PDF). Country Aircheck. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- Jessica Nicholson (April 22, 2025). "Tucker Wetmore Opens Up About Life and Love on New Album 'What Not To': 'We're Scratching the Surface of Telling My Story'". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 30 March 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1882. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 30, 2026. p. 6.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Billboard Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- What Not To by Tucker Wetmore on Apple Music, retrieved February 21, 2025
- "American certifications – Tucker Wetmore". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- "Canadian certifications – Tucker Wetmore". Music Canada. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- "Tucker Wetmore Chart History: Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- "3,2,1": "Canada Country: Week of January 10, 2026". Billboard Canada. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- "Brunette": "Canada Country: Week of May 23, 2026". Billboard Canada. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
- "Wind Up Missin' You": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- "3,2,1": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- "Brunette": "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- "British certifications – Tucker Wetmore". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 3, 2026. Type Tucker Wetmore in the "Search:" field.
- "New Zealand single certifications – Tucker Wetmore". Radioscope. Retrieved March 9, 2026. Type Tucker Wetmore in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
- "Silverado Blue": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- "Proving Me Right": "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- "Sunburn": "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- "Megan Moroney & More Women Lead 2026 ACM Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard. April 9, 2026.
- Grein, Paul (April 14, 2026). "Taylor Swift Leads 2026 American Music Awards Noms, With Olivia Dean, sombr & More Nipping at Her Heels". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2026.