Will Hoge was born and grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, located just south of Nashville. His sound was influenced by his musician father and uncles and the extensive record collection that his father kept.

He’s grateful for the commercial success and Grammy nominations that songs such as “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” “Middle of America” and “Strong” have received, but even more important than the commercial success is the freedom to stand up for his convictions and put them into his music when the time calls for it. ”If I'm going to alienate folks then I guess it's doing its job. If they aren't willing to be challenged, if they don't like the songs, then don't buy the record. It’s that simple.”

What's more, Hoge isn't the type to talk the talk without walking the walk. He's an avid activist, lending his time and resources to raise awareness and money for Believe in Service (a Nashville based PAC who supports candidates in 8 key Senate races) and is a member of Everytown for Gun Safety’s Music Council, a part of the Creative Council, founded and chaired by Julianne Moore. His social media pages are a microcosm of sorts for the wider conversations taking place in the world today, as he challenges his fans to not shy away from the important questions that need to be asked.

With My American Dream, Hoge hopes that others will follow his lead, see the world through someone else's eyes, and maybe — just maybe — begin to fix the mess we're living in.