SAM BANKS

Bank's love of country music began early on when his dad was chauffeuring him to gigs all over the Midwest. Heavily influenced by the songwriting of multi-award-winning hit songwriters, Dean Dillon and Tony Lane, the artistry and delivery of the legendary Merle Haggard, and multi-award-winning musician, Brent Mason’s infamous chicken pickin’ guitar licks, Bank's easy listening voice and heartfelt songwriting will have listeners hangin' on to every word.

Hailing from Kansas City, Banks landed what would be a pivotal opportunity - selling merch for country superstar Craig Morgan. It was then he saw the "big picture" which would forever change his life. Fast forward a few years and Banks found himself playing the most prestigious venues like the world-famous Grand Ole Opry alongside Craig, both as his utility player and background vocalist. As a singer, songwriter, and musician, Banks has had countless opportunities to share the stage with and to learn from so many talented and iconic artists over the years including Craig Morgan, Trace Adkins, John Rich, Gary Levox, Jimmy Fortune, Hank Williams Jr.’s children; Hilary, Holly, and Sam Williams, while pursuing his own artistry. During his career, Banks has also had the opportunity to co-write with those songwriters who served as a great source of inspiration to him -Tony Lane, Ray Fulcher, Bobby Tomberlin, Brice Long, Rob Williford, and Clint Daniels to name a few.

As an unsigned songwriter, Banks had his first major label cut in 2020 with Craig Morgan, “Going Out Like This,” which appeared on Craig’s God, Family, Country album. His most recent cuts include "Ask Him" also released by Craig Morgan on the God, Family, Country Deluxe album, and he has had multiple cuts on country star William Michael Morgan's Onto Something EP. He also has an upcoming cut with top Texas country artist Josh Ward. His current single “Who’s Teaching Who,” is now available on all platforms.