Tyler Hilton

Born in Palm Springs, however raised in Bermuda Dunes, California, Hilton was immersed in music from an early age, later teaching himself Elvis Presley songs. Following a move to Coachella Valley with his family, the singer formed his first band alongside classmates, before performing at open mic nights as a solo artist. At the age of 16 Hilton gave an impromptu a capella cover of Jonny Lang’s “Breakin’ Me” on KLOS radio, which earned the singer a spot on the station’s Christmas concert. The success of which led the California-native to sign with Maverick Records upon his 18th birthday.

In April 2004 Hilton issued his debut, self-titled EP. The record’s four tracks later found themselves on the musician’s debut full-length “The Tracks of Tyler Hilton” released in September 2004. The singer has also been a regular contributor to the soundtrack of the TV drama “One Tree Hill”, which is also where he made his acting debut as the character Chris Keller.

Following a 23-city tour alongside Bethany Joy Lenz, The Wreckers, and Gavin DeGraw, Hilton issued his second EP “Better on Beachwood” in May 2009. A third EP, “Ladies & Gentlemen” followed in early 2010, as Hilton began writing and arranging his second studio album. Released in April 2012 and led by the single “Loaded Gun”, “Forget the Storm” rose to No. 2 on the U.S. Heatseekers Chart. The same year Hilton released to live album “Live in Atlanta”, featuring a selection of his most popular tracks and embarked on a worldwide tour. The full-length “Indian Summer” arrived in 2014 and was supported by an extensive national tour.