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Cole Swindell Biography

Birth Name:Colden Rainey Swindell

Birth Place:Glennville, Georgia, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor

Fast Facts

  • His debut single, "Chillin' It," reached the No․ 2 spot on the U․S․ music charts
  • Studied marketing at Georgia Southern University, which he said has helped him in creating his own merchandise
  • Worked as a merchandise salesman for fellow country singer Luke Bryan in the late 2000s
  • Quote: "Honestly, I just want it to be fun․ I get people who see me on stage who say, 'Hey, it looks like you're having the time of your life up there,' and I really am․ Every night is just a blast and they join in․"
  • Quote: "I don't want to have a song where people feel comfortable going to get a beer․ Once we get started, I don't want them to risk missing what's next․"
  • Has written several songs for other country artists, including "Outta My Head" for Craig Campbell and "Just a Sip" for Luke Bryan
  • Country music singer-songwriter whose hit songs include "Chillin' It" and "Ain't Worth the Whiskey․"