Tyler Childers is an American singer-songwriter born in Lawrence County, Kentucky in 1991, rooted in Appalachian country, bluegrass, and folk. Purgatory (2017), produced by Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson, is the essential entry — vivid Kentucky storytelling that made him one of Americana's most respected voices. Find Tyler Childers vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Tyler Childers is an American singer-songwriter born in 1991 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Deeply rooted in Appalachian musical traditions, he built a following through regional touring and independent releases before his 2017 album Purgatory, co-produced by Sturgill Simpson, brought him national acclaim. He has become one of the most respected voices in contemporary country and Americana, known for staying close to his Kentucky roots.
Childers works in country, bluegrass, Appalachian folk, and Americana, marked by his distinctive Eastern Kentucky accent, fiddle- and steel-inflected arrangements, and richly detailed storytelling about rural life, faith, love, and social issues. His authenticity and songwriting craft have earned both critical praise and a devoted audience.
Childers's albums have been issued in colored-vinyl and special editions, with Purgatory a popular collector title given its breakthrough status. His independent-era and Thirty Tigers releases are of interest to country and Americana collectors.
Listeners new to Tyler Childers almost always start with Purgatory (2017). For related listening, see and .
