By Bridget Sinden
Kashus Culpepper isn’t trying to fit into anyone’s idea of what a modern artist should sound like. With a voice that carries decades of Southern storytelling tradition and a rebellious spirit, he’s carving out territory that feels both timeless and completely fresh.
From Church Pews to Military Barracks to Nashville’s Spotlight
Culpepper’s musical journey started early—finding his voice in church at just five years old. But it wasn’t until the 2020 pandemic that he transformed from listener to performer, picking up a guitar during his Navy deployment in Rota, Spain. What began as cover songs at barrack bonfires quickly evolved into original material that captured something uniquely his own.
When he returned stateside, Culpepper hit the dive bars along the Mississippi Gulf Coast with relentless determination. His fresh-yet-familiar sound created buzz in the most authentic way possible—through word of mouth and packed rooms full of people who couldn’t quite put their finger on what made him different, but knew they were witnessing something special.
The proof of his impact? Sold-out headline shows throughout the South before he’d even formally released a single song. That kind of organic fanbase building caught the attention of established artists like Charles Wesley Godwin, Charley Crockett, and NEEDTOBREATHE, who brought him on tour as their opening act. Nashville took notice, and Big Loud Records became his musical home, leading to his first three career singles: “After Me?”, “Who Hurt You,” and “Out Of My Mind.”
Every song feels like a conversation with someone who’s lived through what he’s singing about—whether that’s heartbreak, redemption, or the kind of Saturday night adventures that make for great stories later.
The Sound of Vision
Culpepper’s music defies easy categorization, which is exactly the point. He pulls from traditional country, blues, gospel and outlaw sensibilities to create something that sounds distinctly his own.
His sound rides somewhere between Travis Tritt and Gary Clark Jr.—Southern to the bone, but never boxed in. And his lyrics don’t shy away from the rough stuff: heartbreak, resilience, growing up poor, trying to do right, and still messing up sometimes.
The Bottom Line
Kashus Culpepper is carving out his own space in country music with honest songwriting, a distinctive voice, and a sound rooted in both tradition and originality. He’s not chasing trends—he’s focused on telling real stories and connecting with fans in a way that feels genuine. It’s that authenticity that’s making him one to watch.
Stay Wild. Stay Authentically You. Stay Country.
