Drake Milligan

American singer

Drake Milligan

Milligan performing in 2022

Background information
Born|  (1998-06-01) June 1, 1998 (age 26)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Origin| Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres| Country
Occupations| Singer
Instruments| Vocals, guitar
Years active| 2017–present
Labels| BBR, Stoney Creek
Website| www.drakemilligan.com

Musical artist

Drake Milligan (born June 1, 1998) is an American singer, best known for portraying Elvis Presley on the CMT series Sun Records and starring in the film Nobody where he portrayed a young teen Elvis. He has also appeared on American Idol and America's Got Talent. Milligan has charted with the singles "Sounds Like Something I'd Do" and "Honky Tonkin' About", the latter of which became his first number one when it topped the Canadian country chart.[1][2]

## Biography[edit]

Drake Milligan was born in Arlington, Texas, on June 1, 1998, to James & Angela Milligan. He was inspired by the country music his father listened to, particularly Merle Haggard, as well as an Elvis impersonator he saw sing at a nearby restaurant. After performing locally as an Elvis impersonator himself, Milligan answered a casting call by CMT for the role of Elvis Presley in their TV series Sun Records (2017). He ended up landing the part, which required him to move from Texas to Nashville, Tennessee, during his senior year of high school.[3]

Milligan competed on American Idol in 2018 but ultimately dropped out. "I decided that I wasn't quite ready for that platform yet, and that it would be a better step for me to move to Nashville and focus on my music first," he said.[4]

While in Nashville, Milligan also auditioned for a recording contract with BBR Music Group. After initially rejecting him, the label signed him six months later. In July 2021, he released his self-titled debut extended play, which was produced by Tony Brown.[5] On October 22, 2021, he released the Christmas song "Cowgirl for Christmas".

Milligan and his band appeared on America's Got Talent on June 8, 2022, receiving four "yes" votes for his performance of an original song, "Sounds Like Something I'd Do". Drake finished the season in 3rd place on September 14, 2022. Drake and his band made a special appearance on an AGT's Results Night, September 13, 2023, performing his new single, "I Got A Problem".

Milligan's debut album, Dallas/Fort Worth was released on September 15, 2022.[6] In October 2022, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut.[7]

In 2023, he collaborated with The Reklaws on the single "Honky Tonkin' About".[8] On September 7, 2023, he released the single, "I Got A Problem".

## Discography[edit]

### Studio albums[edit]

List of albums, showing other relevant details  Title  | Details

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Dallas/Fort Worth |

* Release: September 15, 2022
* Label: BBR Music Group
* Formats: CD, LP, digital

### Extended plays[edit]

List of EPs, showing relevant details  Title  | Details

|

Drake Milligan |

* Released: July 23, 2021
* Label: This Is Hit/BBR
* Formats: CD, digital

Jukebox Songs |

* Released: February 16, 2024
* Label: This Is Hit/Stoney Creek
* Formats: CD, digital

### Singles[edit]

#### As lead artist[edit]

Single  | Year  | Peak chart
positions  | Album

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US Country Airplay
[1]
"Cowgirl for Christmas"  | 2021  | —  | Non-album single[9]
"Sounds Like Something I'd Do"  | 2022  | 40  | Dallas/Fort Worth

#### As featured artist[edit]

Year  | Single  | Artist  | Peak positions  | Album

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CAN Country
[2] | CAN
Digital
[10]
2023  | "Honky Tonkin' About"  | The Reklaws | 1  | 35  | TBA

## Awards and nominations[edit]

Year  | Award show  | Category  | Nominated work  | Result  | References

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2023  | CMT Music Awards | Male Breakthrough video of the Year  | "Sounds Like Something I'd Do"  | Nominated  | [11]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 20, 2023. p. 6\. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
2. ^ a b Canada Country peak positions:
* "Honky Tonkin' About": "Canada Country chart for November 25, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
3. ^ "Drake Milligan: The former star of CMT's Sun Records TV show launches his country career with his debut EP. Earlier Milligan portrayed a young teen Elvis on a film,titled "Nobody."". Fort Worth Weekly. July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
4. ^ Houghton, Cillea (April 4, 2018). "Why Did Country Singer Drake Milligan Disappear From 'Idol'?". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
5. ^ "Get to know: Drake Milligan". Sounds Like Nashville. July 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
6. ^ "Drake Milligan Announces Debut Album, 'Dallas/Fort Worth'". August 9, 2022. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
7. ^ Mies, Andrew (February 19, 2023). "Go Behind The Scenes With Drake Milligan For His Opry Debut". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
8. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (July 28, 2023). "New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: The Reklaws with Drake Milligan, Emily Ann Roberts, & More". Country Now.
9. ^ "Meet 'AGT' Season 17's Drake Milligan, the "New Elvis of Country" — According to Judge Howie Mandel". August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
10. ^ Canada Digital Songs peak positions:
* "Honky Tonkin' About": "Canada Digital Song Sales chart for September 30, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
11. ^ Greg Evans (March 8, 2023). "CMT Music Awards 2023 Nominations: Lainey Wilson Leads Roster – Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.

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America's Got Talent

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* 9
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* 12
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* 14
* 15
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* 17
* 18
* 19

Winners|

* Bianca Ryan
* Terry Fator
* Neal E. Boyd
* Kevin Skinner
* Michael Grimm
* Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
* Olate Dogs
* Kenichi Ebina
* Mat Franco
* Paul Zerdin
* Grace VanderWaal
* Darci Lynne
* Shin Lim
* Kodi Lee
* Brandon Leake
* Dustin Tavella
* Mayyas
* Adrian Stoica and Hurricane

Runners-up|

* The Millers
* Cas Haley
* Bárbara Padilla
* Jackie Evancho
* Tom Cotter
* Taylor Williamson
* Emily West
* Drew Lynch
* The Clairvoyants
* Angelica Hale
* Zurcaroh

Third place|

* Butterscotch
* Nuttin' But Stringz
* Recycled Percussion
* Team iLuminate
* Oz Pearlman
* Jon Dorenbos
* Light Balance
* Josh Blue
* Drake Milligan

Other
notable
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| Finalists|

* Rappin' Granny
* Taylor Ware
* The Passing Zone
* Julienne Irwin
* Kaitlyn Maher
* Grandma Lee
* The Texas Tenors
* Prince Poppycock
* Anna Graceman
* POPLYFE
* Smage Brothers Riding Shows
* West Springfield High School
* David Garibaldi and His CMYK's
* Branden James
* Cami Bradley
* Collins Key
* Forte
* Mike Super
* Sons of Serendip
* Piff the Magic Dragon
* The Professional Regurgitator
* Brian Justin Crum
* Laura Bretan
* Sofie Dossi
* Tape Face
* Diavolo
* Evie Clair
* Kechi Okwuchi
* Mandy Harvey
* Preacher Lawson
* Courtney Hadwin
* Glennis Grace
* Vicki Barbolak
* Emanne Beasha
* V.Unbeatable
* Archie Williams
* Bad Salsa
* Daneliya Tuleshova
* Brooke Simpson
* Léa Kyle
* Northwell Nurse Choir
* Victory Brinker
* Chapel Hart
* Sara James
* Ramadhani Brothers

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Semi-finalists|

* Alexis Jordan
* Caitlyn Taylor Love
* Corina Brouder
* George Komsky
* Jessica Sanchez
* Kevin Johnson
* King Charles Troupe
* Michelle L'amour
* Team Acrodunk
* Kevin James
* ZOOperstars!
* EriAm Sisters
* Alice Tan Ridley
* ArcAttack
* Dan Sperry
* Haspop
* MURRAY
* Melissa Villaseñor
* Professor Splash
* John Wing Jr.
* Marty Brown
* Red Panda
* Dan Naturman
* Jonah Smith
* Wendy Liebman
* Samantha Johnson
* The Passing Zone
* Colin Cloud
* Johnny Manuel
* Mike Yung
* Angel City Chorale
* Us the Duo
* Chris Kläfford
* Jackie Fabulous
* Marcin Patrzalek
* Robert Finley
* Jonathan Goodwin
* Madilyn Bailey
* Michael Winslow
* Don McMillan
* Travis Japan
* Steel Panther
* Zion Clark

Quarter-finalists|

* Bruce Block
* Derrick Barry
* Flambeaux
* Indiggo
* Shequida Hall
* Mosaic
* Thia Megia
* Lindsey Stirling
* The Strange Familiar
* Geechy Guy
* Squonk Opera
* Jake Wesley Rogers
* Melinda Hill
* Rudy Coby
* Between Friends
* Brad Byers
* Jim Meskimen
* Anna Clendening
* One Voice Children's Choir
* The Willis Clan
* Freckled Sky
* Myq Kaplan
* Julia Scotti
* Ryan Stock & AmberLynn
* Sos and Victoria
* Bello Nock
* Puddles Pity Party
* The Singing Trump
* Flau'jae
* Rob Lake
* The Sacred Riana
* Berywam
* Charlotte Summers
* Marina Mazepa
* The Sentimentalists
* Michael Yo
* Sheldon Riley
* Gangstagrass
* Keith Apicary
* Klek Entos
* Storm Large

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* America's Got Talent: The Champions
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* America's Got Talent: Extreme
* America's Got Talent: All-Stars
* America's Got Talent: Fantasy League

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