Steve Moakler
| Steve Moakler | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Jersey |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Country |
| Labels | Creative Nation |
| Website |
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Steve Moakler is an American country musician and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, now based in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
Career
Moakler was originally born in New Jersey but moved to Pittsburgh when he was four years old. Since then he's lived in different places, but as music called to him, Nashville was a definite career choice move.[2] Moakler has written songs for numerous country artists.[3] He has released three full-length albums, All the Faint Lights, Watching Time Run,[4] and Wide Open.[5] Along with three full-length albums, he released a mix tape of various songs in 2015. He co-wrote Dierks Bentley's 2015 single "Riser". Also, his music has been recorded by esteemed artists such as Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Kellie Picker, Ben Rector and Matt Wertz, and Moakler has had music featured on a variety of national commercials and networks including MTV, FOX and ABC, and has had songs featured on the motion picture, "October Baby."
In December 2015, Moakler obtained a management deal with Creative Nation based out of Nashville, Tennessee.[6]
Moakler joined Dan + Shay on select dates of their 2016 tour.[7]
Personal life
Moakler attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for 2 years, but dropped out for the music gig. He has since been rocking out on his tour, featuring on different songs for artists, and living in Nashville with his family, including Gracie Moakler, and has several artist friends there as well, including Ben Rector, Matt Wertz, Andrew Ripp, and many others. Steve is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and has pride for his home state as demonstrated in his song "Steel Town."[8]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Heat [9] |
US Indie [10] |
US Country [11] |
US Folk [12] | ||
| All the Faint Lights |
|
— | — | — | — |
| Watching Time Run |
|
6 | 31 | — | — |
| Wide Open |
|
4 | 37 | — | 5 |
| Steve Moakler: The Mix Tape |
|
- | — | - | — |
| Steve Moakler: The EP |
|
21 | - | 38 | |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Suitcase"[13] | Wes Edwards |
References
- ↑ Deitch, Charlie. "Bethel Park native Steve Moakler returns to his musical roots". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Farley, Cassie. "Playing for a Dollar a Day - Steve Moakler Interview". Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Whitaker, Sterling. "Steve Moakler Goes Back in Front of the Mic for 'Suitcase' [Exclusive Premiere]". Taste of Country. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Rosokoff, Jacqueline. "Steve Moakler On The Making Of His Latest Album & Why He's Been Jumping Out Of Planes". TuneCore. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Hoover, Carl. "Songs drive Steve Moakler's 'Humble Operations' in Common Grounds visit". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Stephenson, Troy. "Steve Moakler Inks Management Deal with Creative Nation". MusicRow. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ "Steve Moakler Debuts Brand New Single 'Suitcase'". For The Country Record. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ "A Day in the Life: Steve Moakler". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ "Steve Moakler Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Steve Moakler Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Steve Moakler Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Steve Moakler Album & Song Chart History - Folk Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ↑ "CMT : Videos : Steve Moakler : Suitcase". Country Music Television. Retrieved October 8, 2016.