Colby Acuff (born October 15, 1996) is an American country singer-songwriter from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His major label debut album Western White Pines released just one month after signing to Sony[4] in May 2023.
Acuff was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.[5] He is the son of Pat Acuff and Heidi Acuff.[6] He grew up fishing, hunting, and learning how to play instruments at the age of 5.[7]
He graduated from the University of Idaho[8] while studying economics and was offered a junior stockbroking job but turned it down to pursue his musical career.[9]
Acuff starting performing when he was 12 years old.[10]
Once he graduated highschool, he continued doing local shows. Eventually releasing three independent albums from 2020 to 2022.[11] This includes If I Were the Devil which went viral soon after its release.[12]
His debut album, Life of a Rolling Stone, released on January 15, 2020. Due to Covid-19, his plans were put on hold.[13] This led to him returning to his job as a fly-fishing guide at Orvis Northwest Outfitters and on the Columbia River.[14]
On February 15, 2021, Acuff released If I Were the Devil, which amassed 6 millions streams in the first 6 months of its release.[15]
On May 5, 2023, Acuff announced he was signing to Sony Music Nashville.[16] One month later, he released his first major label record Western White Pines on June 9, 2023.
On August 1, 2023, Acuff made his Grand Ole Opry debut.[17]
On September 15, Acuff released Western White Pines (Deluxe), which is the deluxe version of his album Western White Pines and contains 6 additional songs.
On August 23, 2024, Acuff released his sixth album; American Son.
