Hudson Westbrook, the 20-year-old country singer from Texas, made waves when he dropped out of college to pursue music—revealing the news to his mom during a live performance. Initially skeptical, his mom’s reaction was, “What big song do you have yet?” Westbrook, who promised a bus by January, delivered on that, and his career took off.
Westbrook started writing songs in his dorm at Texas Tech, sharing his first hit, “Take It Slow,” on TikTok. To his surprise, the video went viral, racking up 2 million views. His growing presence led to 687,000 TikTok followers and 3.3 million Spotify monthly listeners. In his first year, he hit over 255 million streams and was named Billboard’s December 2024 Country Rookie of the Month.
After dropping out, Westbrook topped Texas charts with “Take It Slow” and debuted his single “House Again” on national radio. His second release, “Sober,” trended on TikTok, solidifying his place in country music.
Despite his success, Westbrook remains grounded, crediting his family for keeping him humble. “They don’t care about the fame, just how I’m doing,” he says. Though social media has been crucial for his career, Westbrook acknowledges the mental health challenges that come with it.
Westbrook’s songwriting blends heartfelt tracks like “House Again” with lighthearted songs like “5 to 9” and “Dressed Down.” He’ll release his debut album this summer and tour with artists like Parker McCollum, Midland, and Cole Swindell.
Known for his Texas style, including starched Wrangler jeans and vintage shirts, Westbrook also has a love for jewelry, including a silver cross his mom gave him. As his career grows, he stays focused on writing music and staying true to himself.
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