Spark

Spark

• DRAKE WHITE is an accomplished songwriter with a rock-infused, organic country sound and signature foot-stomp

One of the country's most energizing performers; (Rolling Stone Country) Drake White is officially burning up trails and charts with the release of his forthcoming debut album on Dot Records. SPARK is due out on Friday, Aug. 19 and features his current single- Livin the Dream <br><br>The foot-stomping singer/songwriter and nature enthusiast teased the news to his Firestarters during his Fan Club Party and shared the announcement on the red carpet at the 2016 CMT Music Awards. Since we began this journey-- working on the album--I knew I wanted the title to be SPARK, said White who Billboard calls, confident, energetic presence with a mix of gravel, soul and gospel in his voice . The idea of starting a fire from a tiny spark has always been so intriguing to me. That s the way I have always lived my life; starting with a small plan and then it becomes this dream I didn't even know to dream. <br><br>White's SPARK album cover tells the visual story of who Drake White is as an artist, husband and native-Alabamian. The images imprinted into his silhouette paint a narrative of White's life, including his wife Alex, his hometown church where his grandfather served as preacher, his dog Writer and other mementos that inspired his first full length album for Dot. <br><br>Recorded in Nashville, the Ross Copperman and Jeremy Stover produced project contains 12 tracks, 10 of which White co-wrote.<br><br>White is currently on the road opening on Zac Brown Band s BLACK OUT THE SUN TOUR in addition to his own headline dates. Additionally, the Salt Life ambassador has partnered with Ford Community Fund for select charity initiatives in five cities where he volunteers with fans for community members in need.