About this artist
Austin Tolliver’s early ambitions were to become a professional athlete. It looked like the Louisiana native was headed that way when he started playing football in college at New Mexico State University and quickly became recognized for his athletic prowess. However, his path changed when he moved to Nashville and fell in love with music.
Tolliver’s musical influences are culled from the melting pot of cultures that surrounded him growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana. “From country to rap to rock, my music is a crossover of different genres and I infuse that music I grew up on into my style,” commented Tolliver.
His diverse influences ranged from Tupac, Nelly, Ludacris, 50 Cent and Eminem to George Strait, Tim McGraw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Colt Ford and Shenandoah. Sonic evidence of this can be heard across Tolliver’s debut full-length album, Ride 4 Me, out April 22 via Average Joes Entertainment.
Talent, perseverance and a winning attitude lead Tolliver to the attention of Average Joes Entertainment. The Nashville-based record label signed Tolliver and released his debut single, “Tip My Hat,” in late 2020. His 2021 singles, “Yodelay You Down” and “Ride 4 Me” caught the ears of fans and kept their attention through every new music release after.
Tolliver is working hard to hone his songwriting and performance skills, and looks forward to getting back out on the road this summer to share the new music with his fans.