Cooper Alan Named “Next Big Thing” by Music Row Magazine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 1, 2021) – TikTok sensation, Cooper Alan, is the Next Big Thing, according to MusicRow Magazine. The industry publication released its list of artists, who in 2022, are predicted to become the Next Big Thing (NBT), yesterday, November 30, 2021. The annual NBT list features 11 artists, who are each profiled in MusicRow‘s latest 2022 Touring & Next Big Thing print issue.

“I want to say a HUGE thank you to my fans. Without them this wouldn’t be possible for me, It’s because of their support on social media that we’ve been able to start this incredibly fun grassroots movement,” said Cooper. “And a big Thank You to Music Row for including independent artists, Such an honor to be on this list with these other great artists! Can’t wait to keep it going!”

Victoria Shaw, Alan's business partner/producer/co-writer echoed her unending support for Cooper saying, “I’ve always known Cooper would be the next big thing. Nice to know Music Row agrees!”

This honor comes on the heels of Cooper's newest single and video release, “Can't Dance," a hilarious tribute to those of us who ‘can’t dance worth shit.'

MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing Class of 2022 boasts a stand-out group of artists on the rise. They are diverse in sound, style, and level of success, but what they have in common is extraordinary talent and a passion for today’s ever-evolving country music format. These future stars will expand the boundaries of country music, carrying the torch of the format both to its fans and into the mainstream.

MusicRow had this to say about Cooper: "If there is one country artist who has mastered the TikTok launchpad to stardom, it’s undoubtedly the deep-voiced country crooner, Cooper Alan. At the beginning of quarantine, Alan had 10,000 followers across all of his social media platforms. Thanks to his social media strategy, talent and charisma, Alan is now one of the most followed country artists on TikTok, boasting over 5 million followers. He has parlayed that success into millions of streams on songs such as “New Normal,” “Tough Ones,” and “Too Soon.” Alan also collaborated with other TikTok stars to do an In Real Life Tour, further exemplifying his strategic use of the platform.

The North Carolina native cut his teeth as a performer in bars, honkytonks, and college parties. After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, Alan moved to Nashville where he had the incredible luck of meeting hit songwriter/producer Victoria Shaw, who signed him to a publishing deal on the spot. Earlier this year Alan, an independent artist, announced his own Cooped Up Records, formed along with Shaw to support his music. Alan’s social media prowess and charm will assuredly propel him further into country stardom."

Single copies of MusicRow’s Touring & Next Big Thing print issue are available for purchase at musicrow.com for $45, and are included with yearly MusicRow subscriptions.

Connect with Cooper:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperalan1

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COOPER ALAN MEDIA CONTACT:
Aaron Crisler
Conduit Media