About
Hudson Westbrook, a rising country artist, mixes traditional tunes with modern style. The popular album “Dusty Roads” and song “Heartland Sky” have received critical acclaim. He was nominated for the CMA New Artist award and is appreciated for his emotional lyrics and amazing vocals.
Hudson Westbrook is an American contemporary country singer born in Stephenville, Texas. Self-taught and skilled at what he does, Hudson gained fame through social media by releasing his song, “Take It Slow,” in 2024 when he was still in college at Texas Tech University. While he preferred rapping during his youth, Hudson embraced country music and started learning to play the guitar in 2020.
Early Life
Hudson Westbrook was born and brought up in a cattle ranching town called Stephenville, Texas. Hudson grew up singing in church, winning a high school football championship, and taught himself how to play the guitar while stuck at home because of the pandemic.
Career Highlights
In his studies at Texas Tech, where he wanted to be a landman, Hudson Westbrook declined going to Nashville and instead decided to grow a fan base from Lubbock, finally quitting his studies on the stage after his first-ever single song “Take It Slow” went viral in 2024. Thanks to this popularity, he got a record deal with River House Artists and Warner Music Nashville in June 2025, which was the same time he released his seventeen-song debut album called “Texas Forever,” as well as making a significant debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. However, his success came even quicker than expected, and he scored a No.1 spot on country radio with his debut ballad “House Again” in early 2026.
Current Tour & Setlist
Hudson Westbrook embarks on the Take Your Time Tour 2026, stopping by in Fort Worth, Waco, Nashville, and other places after his tour launch on March 22 in Australia. Currently, he is touring as the opening act for Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman while at the same time playing his own show with songs like “House Again,” “Sober,” and “Take Your Time.”
Family & Personal Life
Hudson Westbrook has been dating his girlfriend Stormie Goldsmith since 2024. Hudson tends to incorporate personal stories into his songs, especially with his song “House Again,” which is inspired by his own experiences after his parents divorced him at the age of seven.
Awards & Nominations
- Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards
- New Male Artist of the Year — Nominee (2025)
- Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards
- New Male Artist of the Year — Nominee (2026)
Career Achievements
- Viral breakthrough with the song Take It Slow in 2024.
- Signed with Warner Music Nashville and River House Artists.
- House Again became his first major chart hit and achieved Platinum certification.
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Hudson Westbrook Awards & Recognition
- ACM Awards Nominee – New Male Artist of the Year (2025)
- ACM Awards Nominee – New Male Artist of the Year (2026)
- Viral Breakthrough Artist of 2024 with Take It Slow
- Platinum-Certified Hit Single: House Again
- Signed to Warner Music Nashville & River House Artists