Behind the Band: Midland

Midland is an American country music group formed in 2016 in Dripping Springs, Texas. The band members are Mark Wystrach (lead vocals, guitar), Jess Carson (guitar, vocals), and Cameron Duddy (bass guitar, vocals). Through Big Machine Records, the band has released a self-titled EP and two studio albums, On the Rocks and Let It Roll, which have accounted for four charted singles on the Billboard country chart: “Drinkin’ Problem”, “Make a Little”, “Burn Out”, and “Mr. Lonely”. Midland’s musical styles are defined by neotraditional country and country rock influences.

Midland was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2018: Grammy Award for Best Country Song and Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, both for “Drinkin’ Problem”. Midland released the single “Mr. Lonely” in February 2019 as the leadoff single to a second album. Midland released “Cheatin’ Songs” in February of 2020 as the second single to the album. The album, Let It Roll, was released on August 23, 2019. The band began a tour in June to support the album.

Listen to their chart topping track, Cheatin’ Songs, here.


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