Timmy Tyler Childers... some would call him the best in the game. Over the past few years, Tyler Childers has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary country music, and really... all of music. Hailing from the hills of Eastern Kentucky, Childers brings an authentic Appalachian sound to his storytelling, blending traditional bluegrass with modern country influences, and yet, despite mostly telling stories that uniquely paint pictures of life in region, both in all its beauty and all its struggle, Childers has managed to capture the hearts of fans all across the country. Without an ounce of mainstream country music radio play or support, he manages to sell out some of the largest venues in some of the largest cities, anywhere in America... and make no mistake, city folks are going to those shows too. Not only does his music preserve the rich heritage of Appalachian culture but also pushes its boundaries, ensuring its relevance for new generations. Whether it's a soul-stirring ballad or an up-tempo, honky tonk twanger, Tyler Childers’ music resonates with anyone who appreciates heartfelt, authentic artistry. It's why his albums like Purgatory and Country Squire have stood the test of time. In fact, Purgatory is currently sitting at #180 on the Billboard 200 all-genre albums chart... an album that was released on 2017. Only the likes of Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton have pre-2020 albums still charting right now. But here's the real kicker... Tyler has SO many great songs that have not, and will probably never will, make it into the studio. I'm talking albums worth of unreleased material, most of which that would wipe the floor with half the songs on mainstream country radio. And while most of us who have been riding with Tyler for over a decade now, since the Bottles & Bibles days, know these songs... Tyler has earned himself, and rightfully so, a TON of new fans lately. Ones who might not be so familiar with the deep vault of Tyler Childers tunes. So... that being said, here's 10 of my favorite unreleased Tyler Childers songs. Adam Taking it all the way back to 2013 with this performance, but whether it's "Matthew," "Joe," "Jane" or this one, "Adam," Tyler has quite the penchant for songs titled with a simple first name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ2z4JpJwWA&pp=ygUTYWRhbSB0eWxlciBjaGlsZGVycw%3D%3D The Wonder & The Why https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmU7DUMngxI 22nd Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koafo2uq1OM&pp=ygUadHlsZXIgY2hpbGRlcnMgMjJuZCB3aW50ZXI%3D New Circle Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0kYVt3QYcs Back Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCoUpUgu4Ho&pp=ygUYdHlsZXIgY2hpbGRlcnMgYmFjayBob21l Jersey Giant Most of us know this one... a fan favorite that has since been recorded by Elle King, Sam Barber, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Evan Honer and Julia DiGrazia, and many more. Unfortunately, I don't think will ever see Tyler bring it back to the studio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObxBfdxhXdo Oneida Nothing like a song about loving on some older ladies... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBoQfiJEqj8&pp=ygUedHlsZXIgY2hpbGRlcnMgbmV3IGNpcmNsZSByb2Fk Her & The Banks He still plays this one from time to time.... it's become quite the fan favorite as of late. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzQX91iFZzs&pp=ygUgdHlsZXIgY2hpbGRlcnMgaGVyIGFuZCB0aHllIGJhbnM%3D Messed Up Kid An all-time classic in the wide world of Tyler Childers. Just about everybody who has done their homework knows and loves this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCDCFNDrdkE&pp=ygUVdHlsZXIgY2hpbGRlcnMgbWVzc2Vk Honest Work I just love this one... it's dark, it's gritty, and it's all too real for folks in Appalachia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEktdf2TdW8&pp=ygUldHlsZXIgY2hpbGRlcnMgdGhlIHdvbmRlciBhbmQgdGhlIHdoeQ%3D%3D Tyler Childers Tour Dates: February 6—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena February 8—Brisbane, Australia—Sandstone Point Hotel (SOLD OUT) February 9—Byron Bay, Australia—The Green Room (SOLD OUT) February 11—Sydney, Australia—Hordern Pavilion (SOLD OUT) February 12—Sydney, Australia—Hordern Pavilion (SOLD OUT) February 15—Newcastle, Australia—Newcastle Foreshore Park February 16—Canberra, Australia—Royal Theatre (SOLD OUT) February 20—Melbourne, Australia—Sidney Myer Music Bowl (SOLD OUT) February 22—Korumburra, Australia—Coal Creek Community Park and Museum (SOLD OUT) February 24—North Adelaide, Australia—The Drive February 28—Perth, Australia—Kings Park & Botanic Garden April 3—New Orleans, LA—Smoothie King Center* April 6—North Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena‡ April 7—Oklahoma City, OK—Paycom Center‡ April 9—Minneapolis, MN—Target Center‡ April 13—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena* April 15—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park† April 16—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion† April 19—Lexington, KY—Kroger Field+ May 29—Jacksonville, FL—VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena* May 31—Panama City Beach, FL—Gulf Coast Jam June 1—Orange Beach, AL—The Wharf Amphitheater* June 3—The Woodlands, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman** June 5—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater** June 7—Las Vegas, NV—MGM Grand Garden Arena** June 8—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre** June 10—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl~ July 26—East Troy, WI—Alpine Valley Music Theatre# July 27—East Troy, WI—Alpine Valley Music Theatre# September 24—Camden, NJ—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion% September 25—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center% September 27—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live% September 29—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium^ September 30—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium^ October 3—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center** October 7—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center** October 10—Nashville, TN—GEODIS Park‡‡ October 11—Nashville, TN—GEODIS Park‡‡ November 15—London, U.K.—The O2 *with special guest S.G. Goodman ‡with special guest Cory Branan †with special guest Deer Tick +with special guests S.G. Goodman and Wynonna Judd ~with special guests SOMA and Robert Earl Keen #with special guests Medium Build and The Hold Steady %with special guests SOMA and Medium Build ^with special guest Medium Build **with special guest Hayes Carll ‡‡with special guests Cory Branan and Charley Crockett