Tyler Childers is an American country singer-songwriter from Lawrence County, Kentucky, born June 21, 1991. His music blends country, bluegrass, folk, and honky-tonk, and his work is often associated with Appalachian themes and storytelling. He released his debut album, Bottles and Bibles, in 2011, but he reached wider attention with Purgatory in 2017. He has since released additional albums including Long Violent History and Rustin' in the Rain, both of which received Grammy nominations. In a live setting, Childers is known for performing as a singer-songwriter rooted in country and Americana traditions, often with a full band arrangement.