Rafe Tenpenny is a Nashville-born-and-raised songwriter, top-liner, and freestyle artist whose unique blend of pop and country sensibilities has made him a standout in Music City. Raised alongside his childhood friend ERNEST, Rafe’s love for both storytelling and melody was cultivated from an early age. His upbringing in a musically inclined family, along with a deep connection to the city’s creative scene, shaped his approach to songwriting and performing.
Known for his ability to seamlessly combine the emotional storytelling of country with the infectious hooks and melodies of pop, Rafe has become a go-to collaborator in Nashville. Rafe’s career began to gain serious momentum after he signed a publishing deal with ERNEST’s Cadillac Music, a joint venture with Big Loud. Since then, he’s penned songs for a variety of artists, including ERNEST (“Wild Wild West”), Mitchell Tenpenny, Seaforth, and Atlus. Rafe also contributed four tracks to ERNEST’s critically acclaimed album Nashville, Tennessee, (“Hangin’ On”, “Honkytonk Fairytale”, “Dollar To Cash”, “Summeritme Flies”) further solidifying his place in the songwriting community.
Rafe’s talent has also caught the attention of major artists, with songs currently on hold with Morgan Wallen and ERNEST, making him a rising force in the industry. In addition to his success as a songwriter, He tours alongside his brother, Mitchell Tenpenny, playing bass and sharing the stage with one of country music’s rising stars.
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