WINSTON SALEM, NC NATIVE COOPER ALAN NAMED AMONG THE PANDORA TEN: ARTISTS TO WATCH IN 2024

Only Country Artist On The List!

Cooper Alan – Country music's newest sensation – has been named in Pandora's prestigious annual list, Artists to Watch, The Pandora Ten, as one of the top Artists To Watch for 2024. This announcement places Cooper Alan among an elite group of diverse talents forecasted to make significant strides in the global music scene in the coming year..

Notably, Cooper is the only country music artist featured in the list.

For nearly a decade, Pandora has been at the forefront of identifying and supporting emerging music talents. Their annual The Pandora Ten list has become a benchmark in the industry for forecasting artists destined to make significant waves in the music scene. The 2024 list highlights the rich diversity and global impact of up-and-coming artists, with Cooper Alan standing out as a notable inclusion.

Additionally, Cooper is featured in Pandora's Country Artists to Watch: 2024 Playlist.

Cooper recently released his first EP, with Pandora taking a leading role on support throughout the year. Despite being unsigned, he's a digital force accumulating multi-millions of lifetime streams, including 13 million on Pandora. The North Carolina native, once a bar and honky tonk performer, transitioned to online platforms during the pandemic. Today, Cooper boasts over 12 million followers and has accumulated over 200 million streams. His successful headline tour, marked by numerous sold-out shows, highlights the impact of online fame with tangible fan support and ticket sales.

In line with his authentic sound and independent spirit, Cooper launched Cooped Up Records with business partner Victoria Shaw to maintain his artistic integrity while fostering an even deeper connection with his rapidly expanding fan base.

Pandora's Big 10 picks are based on advanced analysis of listener data and insights from their seasoned programmers. Past artists forecasted for success by Pandora include Post Malone, Alessia Cara, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, H.E.R., Ashley McBryde, Doja Cat, Tones & I, The Kid LAROI, and Kim Petras. Cooper Alan joins this esteemed list as Pandora sets its sights on the talents poised to make a significant impact on the music landscape in 2024.

Steve Blatter, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Music Programming, SiriusXM Pandora, shared his excitement about the selection process: “As fans continue to explore a wide array of new artists from a diversity of genres, the prediction process has become increasingly thrilling for us. By combining our listeners' preferences with insights from our expert curation and artist relations teams, we can pinpoint the talent that's up next. We're eager to see where the careers of these 10 artists will go in the upcoming year!”

Cooper Alan is represented by MAKE WAKE management and WME.

For further information please visit CooperAlanmusic.com

COUNTRY SENSATION COOPER ALAN SIGNS WITH MAKE WAKE ARTISTS AND WME

 

Photo ID (L to R): Walker Newberry (Make Wake Artists), Jarrod Holley (Make Wake Artists), Cooper Alan, Victoria Shaw (Cooped Up Records), Morgan Kenney (WME), Meredith Billings (Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem), Nick Stewart (Tour Manager)

Photo Credit Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

With a Fall headlining tour nearly sold out and a rousing recent Grand Ole Opry debut, Cooper Alan announces the exciting news that he recently signed with Jarrod Holley and Chris Kappy at Make Wake Artists for management along with agent Morgan Kenney at WME. Alan is rising fast to the top of the country music scene, already selling out his first two shows well in advance on his Fall 2022 tour in Seattle and Portland this past weekend. Additional sold out shows include the Dusty Armadillo in Ohio (selling out in only six hours), as well as the Outlaw Saloon in Utah and Buffalo Iron Works in New York.

Cooper was just announced as part of the lineup for Stagecoach 2023, will headline Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville on Nov. 10, and saw a lifelong dream come true at his Opry debut on Sept. 21. Cooper distributes his music through Cooped Up Records, which he co-founded with Victoria Shaw and is represented by Meredith Billings at Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem.

"I am really honored and blessed to get the chance to work with some of the hardest working and most talented people in Nashville. Most importantly though, they’re all some of the best and most genuine people I’ve met. It feels like family!" said Cooper Alan.

"Cooper is a born entertainer who has turned his social media following into real fans all over the world. We're honored to bring such a hard working, innovative, and talented artist into the Make Wake family!" said Make Wake Artist's Jarrod Holley.

"Cooper Alan is a country music trailblazer in his own way. His ticket sales continue to be impressive and his success is gaining a lot of attention. His passion for his music and fans is noteworthy too. You meet Cooper once and you’re a fan for life," said WME's Morgan Kenney.

With over 100 million streams on his music and 10 million followers across social platforms, Cooper has built a loyal fanbase through years of writing, releasing music and playing shows across the country. Inspired by artists like Eric Church, Luke Combs, Kid Rock, and Kenny Chesney, Cooper is excited and honored for this next chapter in his career. For more information, please visit cooperalanmusic.com.

Cooper Alan Fall Tour Dates:

Sept. 23 - Black Mountain, N.C. - Silverados
Sept. 29 - Knoxville, Tenn. - The Mill and Mine
Sept. 30 - Lexington, Ky. - Manchester Music Hall
Oct. 1 - Charleston, W.Va - The Farm Bar & Grill
Oct. 6 - Ogden, Utah - The Outlaw Saloon
Oct. 12 - Warrendale, Pa. - Jergels Rhythm Grille
Oct. 13 - Grand Rapids, Mich. - The Intersection
Oct. 14 - Rootstown, Ohio - Dusty Armadillo
Oct. 20 - Oxford, Miss. - The Lyric
Oct. 21 - Fayetteville, Ark. - JJ's Live
Oct. 22 - Springfield, Mo. - Midnight Rodeo
Oct. 27 - Rome, Ga. - Peaches
Oct. 28 - Mobile, Ala. - Soul Kitchen
Oct. 29 - Anderson, S.C. - Wendells Dippin Branch
Nov. 3 - Columbus, Ohio - The Bluestone
Nov. 4 - Indianapolis, Ind. - 8 Seconds Saloon
Nov. 5 - Detroit, Mich. - St. Andrews Hall
Nov. 10 - Nashville, Tenn. - Brooklyn Bowl
Nov. 11 - Athens, Ga. - The Warehouse
Nov. 17 - Jordan, N.Y. - Kegs Canal Side
Nov. 18 - Buffalo, N.Y. - Buffalo Iron Works