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Tucker Wetmore Artistfacts

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Tucker Wetmore's story is one of perseverance and passion. Hailing from the small town of Kalama, Washington (population: 2,700), he initially pursued his athletic dreams, playing football at Montana Technological University, where he majored in business and information technology. An injury dashed his hopes of turning pro, leading him back to his other lifelong companion: music.
Music had been a source of solace for Wetmore since childhood, starting with piano lessons aged 11. After his father left, music became a way for him to process his emotions. "Looking back, I realized I was looking for something to help me cope," he recalled. "Since then, music has always been my therapy. If I can help at least one other person in a similar way, that would be more than enough for me."
Wetmore's self-taught musical skills eventually led him to Nashville in 2020, where he dove headfirst into the city's vibrant singer-songwriter scene. While building a fanbase on TikTok, Wetmore honed his craft and released his debut single, "Kiss My A$$," in 2021. This was followed by "Another Shot" and "She's Trouble."
A major turning point came in January 2023 with Wetmore signing with Back Blocks Music. Then, in 2024, his single "Wine Into Whiskey" became a viral sensation, garnering significant attention on social media and propelling him onto the Billboard Hot 100 and Country charts.
Wetmore's love for music came from watching his family. "I come from a Samoan family on my dad's side, and they're all very musical," he told Billboard. "If you've ever hung out with a bunch of Samoans, it's lots of love and everyone singing. My grandpa was a pastor - and growing up around church, if one person starts singing 'Amazing Grace' in the kitchen, the next thing you know, you've got a 12-voice choir harmonizing."
Tucker Wetmore didn't realize he could sing until 2019, after a football injury ended his college career. Music had always been a private passion (he taught himself piano on a tiny keyboard in his bedroom), but it wasn't until he broke his leg in three places during a spring practice at Montana Tech - and prayed for a sign the night before - that he felt pulled toward a new path. The injury became the answer.
Tucker Wetmore moved to Nashville in 2020, landing in Music City at the height of the COVID-19 shutdowns, when most aspiring artists were doing the exact opposite and heading home. The decision came down to a brief but decisive conversation with his mother. He recalled to Taste of Country that when he told her, "Mama, I really wanna do this," she didn't hesitate: "Just go do it. Go do it."

Taking that as his green light, Wetmore packed up everything he owned and drove across the country in a Subaru Legacy.

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