Brad Cotter facts for kids

Brad Cotter (born September 29, 1970) is an American country music singer. He became famous after winning the TV show Nashville Star in 2004. This show was a singing competition on the USA Network. After winning, he signed with Epic Records. He released his first album, Patient Man, which had a popular song called "I Meant To." Later, in 2007, he released another music collection called Continuity.

Brad Cotter's Life Story

Brad Cotter was born in Opelika, Alabama. When he was young, he learned music from Jerry Redd. Jerry Redd had worked with famous artists like Elvis Presley.

Early Music Days

Brad first sang in public when he was just nine years old. This happened at a church in Columbus, Georgia. Over the next eight years, he recorded five gospel music albums. He was even named the "top child Gospel soloist in America."

As a teenager, Brad took a break from performing. But he soon returned to music in Auburn, Alabama. There, he joined a music group called Silverado.

Moving to Nashville

In 1993, Brad left Silverado. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, which is a big city for country music. He wanted to become a solo singer and a songwriter. He wrote songs for other artists, like Tommy Shane Steiner and Chad Brock. He also recorded demo songs to show his talent.

Winning Nashville Star

Brad then competed on the TV show Nashville Star. He won the competition! This led to him signing a record deal with Epic Records.

His first album, Patient Man, came out in 2004. It included three songs that became popular on the country music charts. One of these was "I Meant To." Brad left Epic Records before the company closed its Nashville office in 2005.

In 2007, Brad signed with Adobe Road Records. He released a shorter music collection called Continuity.

New Music and Albums

In 2009, Brad worked again with Steve Bogard, a songwriter. Brad then signed with OMG Records. His second full album, Right on Time, was released in June 2009.

Brad Cotter's Music

Brad Cotter has released several albums and songs.

Albums

• Patient Man (2004) - This was his first album with Epic Nashville.
• Right on Time (2009) - This album was released with OMG Records.

Extended Plays (EPs)

An EP is a music collection that is shorter than a full album.

• Continuity (2007) - This EP was released with Adobe Road Records.

Popular Songs

Here are some of Brad Cotter's well-known songs:

• "I Meant To" (2004) - This song was a Top 40 hit on the country charts.
• "Can't Tell Me Nothin'" (2004)
• "I Miss Me" (2004)
• "God's Fingerprints" (2007)

Music Videos

Brad Cotter has also made music videos for his songs.

• "I Meant To" (2004) - The video for this song was directed by Peter Zavadil.