The Test Drive: Tyler Hilton – Winter Tour

From his performance as Elvis in ‘Walk The Line’, Chris Keller in the hugely popular American drama ‘One Tree Hill’ and Charlie in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi TV drama ‘Extant’, Tyler Hilton has established himself as an incredibly talented and versatile actor and musician with a worldwide fanbase.

A chance encounter with Los Angeles radio personalities Mark and Brian from KLOS when Tyler was fifteen led to multiple appearances on their radio show, live concert dates with the duo, and national exposure. His first album soon followed, released independently, it led to major label interest with Tyler eventually signing to Maverick/ Warner Records. His album ‘The Tracks of Tyler Hilton’ produced two Billboard Top 40 charting singles, and a tour to promote the album led to Tyler being cast as his childhood hero Elvis Presley in the Johnny Cash biopic ‘Walk the Line’. The film’s soundtrack, which saw Tyler working with T-Bone Burnett on the soundtrack, earned him a gold record.

An opportunity to sing on TV’s ‘One Tree Hill’, a breeding ground for new musical talent, led to an extended run in the series, several appearances on MTV’s ‘TRL’ with the cast and a national tour with Gavin DeGraw and Michelle Branch who also sang on the show. Taylor Swift declared she was a fan of Tyler’s music and invited him to star in her music video ‘Tear Drops on My Guitar’ which became a huge crossover hit. The two appeared live together several times with Tyler also appearing via an interactive video on her stadium tour. A role in the independent comedy ‘Charlie Bartlett’ followed, which saw Tyler working with Robert Downey Jr. and the late Anton Yelchin. It was on this set that Tyler met his wife, Canadian actress Megan Park.

Following a move to Nashville, Tyler’s new material explored his family’s Country music roots. He teamed up with several highly regarded producers including Dan Huff, Nathan Chapman, Matt Serletic, and John Alagia, however Warner Brothers Records were plagued by roster upheavals, eventually leading to Tyler’s departure from the label. The tracks didn’t see the light of day although one of these unreleased songs made their way to Joe Cocker who recorded it on his final album.

Having made the decision to start his own label, Hooptie Tune Records, Tyler released ‘Forget the Storm’ the following year. It became an international success leading to several European tours and a fervent new fan base. His follow up, the mellow Folk-Country album ‘Indian Summer’ was recorded live in a studio accompanied by a bluegrass band which included his uncle, Tommy Hilton, on guitar. While recording, Tyler landed a role in Halle Berry’s ‘Extant’ on CBS and continued to appear in the show over the course of its two season run, as well as touring and filming the holiday movie ‘Christmas on the Bayou’ with Randy Travis, Ed Asner, and ‘One Tree Hill’ alum, Hilarie Burton. The movie also provided a platform for Tyler’s single ‘One Foot in the Bayou’.

Tyler’s last album ‘Indian Summer’ is the most mature release of his decade-long career so far. With its carefully crafted arrangements and considered song structures, the record is an intimate piece of Americana that sees Tyler starting a new chapter in his creative journey. A compelling blend of folk, country and pop, Tyler’s growth as an artist shines through in tracks like ‘California’ and ‘Times’ A Wastin’. The album, handpicked as a feature in the iTunes singer/songwriter category, is also available to stream on Tyler’s Soundcloud.

Tyler is currently based in Los Angeles where he’s writing music with Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum as well as working on his own new album and gearing up for a Winter 2016 tour, which sees him playing thirty dates around the United States.

LINKS:
http://tylerhilton.com
http://instagram.com/tylerhilton
http://twitter.com/tylerhilton
http://youtube.com/tylerhilton
http://soundcloud.com/tylerhilton
http://facebook.com/tylerhilton

Live Dates:
November 13th
One Tree Hill Convention Concert
w/ Kate Voegele, Wakey!…
Chicago, IL
Tickets: http://www.eyeconfla.com/oth5/tickets.html

November 18th
The Music Box
w/ Kate Voegele
Cleveland, OH
Tickets: http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/tyler-hilton-kate-voegele/

November 19th
LIVE AT THE LUDLOW GARAGE
w/ Kate Voegele
Cincinnati, OH
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tyler-hilton-kate-voegele-at-live-at-the-ludlow-garage-tickets-27626287971

November 20th
Skully’s Music Diner
w/ Kate Voegele
Columbus, OH
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6849765

November 21st
The Hi-Fi
w/ Kate Voegele
Indianapolis, IN
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1309429?utm_medium=bks

December 7th
Eddie’s Attic
w/ Kate Voegele
Decatur, GA
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1287565?utm_medium=api

December 8th
Eddie’s Attic
w/ Kate Voegele
Decatur, GA
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1287579?utm_medium=api

December 9th
12th and Porter
w/ Kate Voegele
Nashville, TN
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?eventId=6825685&pl=12thporter&dispatch=loadSelectionData

December 10th
Double Door Inn
w/ Kate Voegele
Charlotte, NC
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1310593?utm_medium=bks

December 11th
Jammin Java
w/ Kate Voegele
Vienna, VA
Tickets: http://jamminjava.com/search/?q=tyler+hilton

December 12th
Metro Gallery
w/ Kate Voegele
Baltimore, MD
Tickets: http://www.themetrogallery.net/event/1311517

December 14th
Hard Rock Cafe
w/ Kate Voegele
Pittsburgh, PA
Tickets: http://www.druskyentertainment.com/event/1268989-one-tree-hill-tour-tyler-pittsburgh/

December 15th
Sellersville Theater 1894
w/ Kate Voegele
Sellersville, PA
Tickets: http://www.st94.com/event/1265097-kate-voegele-tyler-hilton-sellersville/

December 16th
Daryl’s House Club
w/ Kate Voegele
Pawling, NY
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6892375&pl=daryl

December 17th
YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
w/ Kate Voegele
Bay Shore, NY
Tickets: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pesptpm/10112843/1025578

December 18th
Mexicali Live
w/ Kate Voegele
Teaneck, NJ
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?eventId=6892395&pl=mexicali&dispatch=loadSelectionData

December 20th
Irving Plaza
w/ Kate Voegele
New York, NY
Tickets: http://www.livenation.com/events/597627-dec-20-2016-one-tree-holiday-kate-voegele-tyler-hilton

December 21st
Brighton Music Hall
w/ Kate Voegele
Allston, MA
Tickets: http://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/01005121D2EC6C51

December 22nd
Mohegan Sun Wolf Den
w/ Kate Voegele
Uncasville, CT
Free

January 5th
Scout Bar
w/ Kate Voegele
Houston, TX
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1339389

January 6th
Sam’s Burger Joint
w/ Kate Voegele
San Antonio, TX
Tickets: http://www.samsburgerjoint.com/event/1355989

January 7th
Gas Monkey
w/ Kate Voegele
Dallas, TX
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1344063

January 8th
3TEN Austin City Limits Live
w/ Kate Voegele
Austin, TX
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1355965

January 10th
House of Blues
w/ Kate Voegele
New Orleans, LA
Tickets: http://www.livenation.com/events/608280-jan-10-2017-one-tree-hill-kate-voegele-tyler-hilton

January 12th
Jack Rabbits Live
w/ Kate Voegele
Jacksonville, FL
Tickets: http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6123238/kate-voegeletyler-hilton-and-guests-jacksonville-jack-rabbits-live?cobrand=jaxlive2012

January 14th
Crowbar
w/ Kate Voegele
Tampa, FL
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1358509?utm_medium=bks&utm_medium=459899

January 15th
High Dive
w/ Kate Voegele
Gainesville, FL
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1358097?utm_medium=bks&utm_medium=459899

Videos:
When It Comes – https://youtu.be/3KjYgmnomP8
You’ll Ask For Me – https://youtu.be/dIS5g26Bnso
Indian Summer – https://youtu.be/R1BGf1fonNw
Only Ones Lefy in the World – https://youtu.be/DhdEkIQPulg
Missing You – https://youtu.be/o0NjGSogKmA