Max McNown

In the organizer's words:

With almost six million monthly listeners on Spotify, MAX McNOWN is one of the most exciting new voices in country music. The singer-songwriter from Oregon combines folk and pop to create a sound that captures life's most intense moments - from heartbreak and loss to profound realizations. With his warm, unmistakable voice and honest lyrics, he inspires fans worldwide. In March, he will first perform at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in the Passionskirche, followed by his guest appearance at the renowned C2C: Country to Country Festival in Berlin. He then returns to Germany for a concert in December and will offer an unforgettable live experience in Hamburg on December 6th.

His musical journey began on the Californian coast, where he was initially active as a street musician and eventually won the hearts of numerous fans with viral videos online. Guided by his mother's wisdom that singing is an expression of a happy heart, McNOWN remains true to his music - even when it speaks of pain.

In 2023, the now Nashville-based musician released three EPs before his breakthrough with "A Lot More Free" from his acclaimed debut album "Wandering (Love Me Back)". The song stormed the Billboard Emerging Artists Charts and recorded over 115 million streams on Spotify. At just 23 years old, MAX followed up in January 2025 and presented his second studio album "Night Diving" - a work that contrasts with many of his genre colleagues with its softer, finely nuanced soundscape. At the same time, the album delves even deeper into the singer's emotional world: songs such as "Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)" and "Marley" impressively reflect the healing power of music and make the album a moving experience that will inspire Generation Z in particular.

In 2024, MAX McNOWN made his debut at the legendary Grand Ole Opry and accompanied stars such as Luke Combs, Wyatt Flores and Billy Currington on tour. In December, he will be bringing his haunting songs live to Germany for the first time - a concert evening full of emotion that will get under your skin!