Austin Meade (born c. 1994) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.

Biography

Meade, the son of a

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preacher, recalled his earliest musical experiences being his father taking him to see noted

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acts like

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and Journey. His first experience playing guitar was in the church, when his father handed him an acoustic guitar and had him learn songs for the church band which at the time lacked a guitarist. Before beginning his music career, Meade worked as a drum teacher at a

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singer

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Personal life

Meade is an alumnus of

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. He also has a wife and two children.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Waves'' (2019) * ''Black Sheep'' (2021) * ''Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind'' (2022)

EPs

*''Heartbreak Coming'' (2016) *''Rosé Romance'' (2022) *''Pretty Little Waist'' (2024)

Singles

Music videos

References

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