Greg Bates

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Greg Bates
Born (1987-09-25) September 25, 1987 (age 36)[1][2]
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.[1]
OriginBrentwood, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsRepublic Nashville

Greg Bates (born September 25, 1987) is an American country music singer formerly signed to Republic Nashville. Bates also is a songwriter, producer, singer, and guitarist.[3][4]

Early life[edit]

In 2006, Bates graduated from Ravenwood High School. Bates then graduated in 2010 with a degree in Music Business from Belmont University.[1] He signed a recording contract in the fall of 2011.[1] Bates quietly parted ways with Republic Nashville towards the end of 2013.

Personal life[edit]

He proposed to girlfriend Shelley Skidmore on Valentine's Day 2014.[5] The couple was married on May 2, 2015 in Stanton, Kentucky. Stanton is Shelley's hometown. The two posted up wedding pictures on Instagram.[6]

Musical career[edit]

In April 2012, Bates released his debut single "Did It for the Girl", which debuted at Number 57 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated for April 28, 2012.[7] Billy Dukes gave the song four stars out of five, saying that it is "instantly memorable — if only for its clean simplicity."[8] Bates made his Grand Ole Opry debut in April 2012.[9][10] The album's second single, "Fill in the Blank," was released to country radio on February 11, 2013. Bates has received air play as a "Highway Find" on satellite radio channel The Highway (Sirius XM).

Discography[edit]

Extended plays[edit]

Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Country US
Heat
Greg Bates 72 43

Singles[edit]

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US Country
[11] 		US Country Airplay
[12] 		US
[13] 		CAN Country
[14]
2012 "Did It for the Girl" 14 5 66 22 Greg Bates
2013 "Fill in the Blank" — 45 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos[edit]

Year Video Director
2012 "Did It for the Girl" Brian Lazzaro

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d On the Verge: Country singer Greg Bates USA Today. Retrieved on November 3, 2012.
  2. ^ Greg Bates Biography from Hamfest Archived November 11, 2006, at the Wayback Machine Country Hamfest. Retrieved on May 1, 2012.
  3. ^ "Greg Bates". Songfinch. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "Ten Years After "Did It for the Girl," Greg Bates is Right Where He Wants to Be". Pro Country. June 12, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Greg Bates on Instagram: "One year ago today I was a nervous wreck driving 4 hours to propose to @shelleyskidmore. Thanks for saying yes baby #ValentinesDay"". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  6. ^ "Greg Bates Gets Married". Theboot.com. May 7, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  7. ^ News : Lionel Richie's Tuskegee Recaptures No. 1. CMT (April 21, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
  8. ^ Greg Bates, ‘Did It for the Girl’ – Song Review. Tasteofcountry.com (April 20, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ Greg Bates Makes His Debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Tasteofcountry.com (May 3, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
  10. ^ Greg Bates Makes Opry Debut : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City. Musicrow.com (May 7, 2012). Retrieved on November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  12. ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  13. ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  14. ^ "Greg Bates Album & Song Chart History – Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.

External links[edit]

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