Pat Green facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pat Green
Background information
Birth name	Patrick Craven Green
Born	(1972-04-05) April 5, 1972 (age 53)
Origin	San Antonio, Texas, United States
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals rhythm guitar
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Green Horse Universal South BNA

Patrick Craven Green (born April 5, 1972) is a popular American country music singer and songwriter. He is known for his unique Texas Country style. Since 1995, he has released many albums. His song "Wave on Wave" was a big hit, reaching number 3 on the country music charts!

Pat Green's Music Journey

Pat Green performing in June 2008

Pat Green started playing music when he was 18 years old. He was a student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He played small shows in local clubs and bars. In 1995, he made his own albums. He even borrowed money from his parents to do it! He decided to focus on music full-time in 1997.

Becoming a Country Star

Soon, famous singer Willie Nelson noticed Pat Green. Pat joined a tour with Willie and other big country stars. In 1998, he played at Willie Nelson's July 4 Picnic. This helped him become known across the country. He started selling out concerts in Texas. He sold over 250,000 albums on his own!

First Major Albums and Big Hits

Pat Green's first album with a major record label was Three Days. It came out in 2001. This album included his best songs from before, but with a new, modern sound. In 2003, he released the album Wave on Wave. The main song, "Wave on Wave," became a huge hit. It reached number 3 on the music charts. This song is still one of Pat Green's most famous.

Later Albums and New Music

After Wave on Wave, Pat Green released more albums. These included Lucky Ones in 2004 and Cannonball in 2006. He toured with other popular artists like Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. In 2008, he released the song "Let Me". This song reached number 12 on the country charts. It was his first Top 20 hit in a few years.

In 2011, Pat Green decided to go back to making independent music in Texas. On September 2, 2014, he released a new song called "Girls from Texas." It featured another famous singer, Lyle Lovett. In 2015, he released "While I Was Away." This song was a tribute to parents who travel a lot for work. It even won five fan-voted rounds against other artists!

Recent Releases and Tributes

Pat Green's self-released album Home came out on August 14, 2015. It quickly reached number 5 on the Top Country Albums chart. This album featured guest artists like Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow. In 2017, he released the song "Drinkin' Days." On his 46th birthday in 2018, a special album called Dancehall Dreamin': A Tribute to Pat Green was released. It featured other artists singing his songs. In 2022, Pat Green released his first album in seven years, called "Miles and Miles of You."

Pat Green's Life Story

Pat Green was born in San Antonio, Texas. His parents were Craven Earl Green and Patricia Burgess. He grew up in Waco, Texas. He went to Vanguard College Preparatory School. His father was a former Air Force officer and an actor. He helped Pat love music. Pat's parents divorced when he was seven. His mother later got married again.

After high school, Pat Green went to Texas Tech University. He was part of the FarmHouse fraternity there.

Pat Green is a big fan of the Major League Baseball team, the Texas Rangers. His song "I Like Texas" from his 1995 album, Dancehall Dreamer, is now the Rangers' victory song!

Pat Green's Albums

Studio albums

• Three Days (2001)
• Wave on Wave (2003)
• Lucky Ones (2004)
• Cannonball (2006)
• What I'm For (2009)
• Home (2015)
• Miles and Miles of You (2022)

Awards and Nominations

Pat Green has been nominated for several awards for his music.