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Max McNown is a singer-songwriter from Oregon.

Max McNown creates the kind of songs that perfectly soundtrack our most intimate moments: times of intense heartache and tremendous loss, immense upheaval and life-changing revelation. Within just a year of teaching himself to play guitar, the Oregon-bred, Nashville-based musician turned out three EPs spotlighting his emotionally potent yet nuanced lyrics—an element beautifully displayed on his breakout single “A Lot More Free,” a track that landed on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart and greatly expanded his grassroots following. Anchored in the charmingly warm vocal presence he partly honed by busking at the beach in Southern California, McNown’s debut album Wandering brings an even deeper sense of purpose to his songwriting—and, in turn, reveals his extraordinary capacity to ease the mind and strengthen the soul.

At 23, McNown has already been on a storied musical journey. Taking control of his future and drawing inspiration from his brother who was bravely fighting cancer, McNown packed his bags and drove from remote Oregon to Southern California. From there, videos of him busking on a pier made an impact online and eventually grew into a legion of supporters on TikTok.

After attracting interest from major TV talent shows, McNown auditioned for one and then decided it wasn't for him, and gracefully turned them down as he knew he needed to walk his own path. His loyal fanbase then helped McNown amass 80 million streams and a spot on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart with his breakout single, “A Lot More Free,” which was recently #1 on the TikTok Breakthrough USA chart.

When wrestling with inevitable moments of self-doubt in the creative process and his fast moving career, McNown looks back to insight shared by his mother. “When I was younger I sang around the house all the time—I’d sing in the shower or before I went to bed, I’d always sing in the car,” he says. “My mom used to tell us growing up that singing means you have a happy heart. Even if the song’s about something difficult or painful, I still have a happy heart when I sing.

SHOWS

May 4, 2025
Powerstation
Auckland, New Zealand
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May 6, 2025
The Tivoli
Brisbane City, Australia
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May 7, 2025
The Tivoli
Brisbane City, Australia
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May 11, 2025
Roundhouse
Sydney, NSW
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May 12, 2025
Roundhouse
Sydney, NSW
May 13, 2025
Forum Theatre
Melbourne, Australia
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May 14, 2025
Forum Theatre
Melbourne, Australia
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May 16, 2025
MetroCity
Perth, WA
May 23, 2025
Boston Calling
Boston, MA
May 30, 2025
The Mill & Mine
Knoxville, TN
May 31, 2025
Bash In The Bend
Gadsden, AL
Jun 1, 2025
Railbird Music Festival
Lexington, KY
Jun 13, 2025
Jannus Live
St. Petersburg, FL
Jun 14, 2025
The Plaza Live
Orlando, FL
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Jun 15, 2025
FIVE
Jacksonville, FL
Jun 17, 2025
The Windjammer
Isle of Palms, SC
Jun 19, 2025
The National
Richmond, VA
Jun 21, 2025
The Signal
Chattanooga, TN
Jun 27, 2025
Country Fest Queensland
Bloomsbury, Australia
Jul 4, 2025
Summerfest
Milwaukee, WI
Jul 18, 2025
FairWell Festival
Redmond, OR
Aug 2, 2025
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
Aug 8, 2025
Pinnacle Bank Championship Concert Series
Elkhorn Precinct, NE
Aug 30, 2025
Jas Aspen Labor Day Experience
Aspen, CO
Dec 1, 2025
3Olympia Theatre
Dublin, County Dublin
Dec 2, 2025
Barrowland Ballroom
Glasgow, Scotland
Dec 3, 2025
Albert Hall
Manchester, United Kingdom
Dec 5, 2025
Melkweg
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dec 6, 2025
Fabrik
Hamburg, Hamburg
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Dec 8, 2025
Alhambra
Paris, France
Dec 9, 2025
O2 Forum Kentish Town
London, England
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