William Drake White (born October 3, 1983
Early life
White was born in Hokes Bluff, Alabama,
where he attended Hokes Bluff High School. White started writing his thoughts down when he was 14, some of which would later become lyrics in his songs. He started singing when he was asked to join the youth choir at First Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff by his parents.
He later attended Gadsden State Community College and then Auburn University, graduating with a degree in building science. Later, he worked with a general contractor in Nashville, Tennessee before quitting that job in favor of a musical career.
Music career
In concert, he and his band ("Drake White & The Big Fire") opened up performances for such musicians as
Eric Church,
Luke Bryan,
Lynyrd Skynyrd,
Tyler Bryant, and Channing Wilson. White has opened for Little Big Town and the Zac Brown Band.
In early 2013, he released his debut single "Simple Life" through MCA Nashville.
Personal life
In January 2019, White was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare vascular disorder.
Discography
Studio albums
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Extended plays
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! scope="row">''Pieces'' |
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Release date: May 4, 2018
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Label: BMLG
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Formats: Digital download, streaming media
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! scope="row">''Drake White and the Big Fire Live'' |
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Release date: December 4, 2018
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Label: Reverend White
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Formats: Digital download, streaming
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| ! scope="row">''Stars''
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Release date: April 17, 2020
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Label: Reverend White
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Formats: Digital download, streaming
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| ! scope="row">''The Bridge''
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Release date: October 6, 2023
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Label: Reverend White
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Formats: Digital download, streaming
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Singles
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| 2013
! scope="row" | "The Simple Life" | — | 36 | — | | |
| 2015
! scope="row" | "It Feels Good" | 38 | 33 | — | | Spark |
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| 2016
! scope="row" | "Makin' Me Look Good Again" | 32 | 26 | — | |
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Music videos
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| 2015
! scope="row" | "It Feels Good" | Roman White |
| 2016
! scope="row" | "Livin' the Dream" | P. R. Brown |
| 2017
! scope="row" | "Makin' Me Look Good Again" | Shaun Silva |
