Austin Tolliverâs early ambitions were to become a professional athlete. It looked like the *Louisiana native* was headed that way when he started playing football in college at New Mexico State University and quickly became recognized for his athletic prowess. However, his path changed when he moved to Nashville and fell in love with music.
Talent, perseverance and a winning attitude lead Tolliver to the attention of Average Joes Entertainment. The Nashville-based record label signed Tolliver and released his debut single, âTip My Hat,â in late 2020. His 2021 singles, âYodelay You Downâ and âRide 4 Meâ caught the ears of fans and kept their attention. His diverse influences ranged from Tupac, Ludacris, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Colt Ford and Shenandoah can be heard across Tolliverâs debut full-length album, Ride 4 Me, out April 22.