Drake Milligan

Drake Milligan
Drake Milligan
	Milligan performing in 2022
Background information
Born	June 1, 1998; Mansfield, Texas, U.S.
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupations	Actor, singer
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	2021-present
Labels	BBR, Stoney Creek
Website	www.drakemilligan.com

Drake Milligan (born June 1, 1998) is an American actor and singer best known for portraying Elvis Presley on the CMT series Sun Records and starred in a film called “Nobody” where he portrayed a young teen Elvis. But more recently, for his appearances on American Idol and America's Got Talent.

Biography

Drake Milligan was born in Mansfield, Texas on June 1, 1998 to James & Angela Milligan. He was inspired by the country music his father listened to, particularly Merle Haggard, as well as an Elvis impersonator he saw sing at a nearby restaurant. After performing locally as an Elvis impersonator himself, Milligan answered a casting call by CMT for the role of Elvis Presley in their TV series Sun Records. He ended up landing the part, which required him to move from Texas to Nashville, Tennessee during his senior year of high school.[1]

Milligan competed on American Idol in 2018 but ultimately dropped out. "I decided that I wasn't quite ready for that platform yet, and that it would be a better step for me to move to Nashville and focus on my music first," he said.[2]

While in Nashville, Milligan also auditioned for a recording contract with BBR Music Group. After initially rejecting him, the label signed him six months later. In July 2021, he released his self-titled debut extended play, which was produced by Tony Brown.[3] On October 22, 2021, he released the Christmas song “Cowgirl for Christmas.”

Milligan and his band appeared on America's Got Talent on June 8, 2022, receiving four enthusiastic "yes" votes for his performance of an original song, "Sounds Like Something I'd Do." Drake finished the season in 3rd place on September 14, 2022.

Milligan's debut album, Dallas/Fort Worth was released on September 15, 2022.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, showing other relevant details
Title	Details
Dallas/Fort Worth	Release: September 15, 2022 Label: BBR Music Group Formats: CD, LP, digital

Extended plays

List of EPs, showing relevant details
Title	Details
Drake Milligan	Released: July 23, 2021 Label: This Is Hit/BBR Formats: CD, digital

Singles

Single	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
Single	Year	US Country Airplay [5]	Album
"Cowgirl for Christmas"	2021	—	Non-album single[6]
"Sounds Like Something I'd Do"	2022	40	Dallas/Fort Worth

Awards and nominations

Year	Award show	Category	Nominated work	Result	References
2023	CMT Music Awards	Male Breakthrough video of the Year	"Sounds Like Something I'd Do"	Lost	[7]

References

"Drake Milligan: The former star of CMT's Sun Records TV show launches his country career with his debut EP. Earlier Milligan portrayed a young teen Elvis on a film,titled "Nobody."". Fort Worth Weekly. July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
Houghton, Cillea. "Why Did Country Singer Drake Milligan Disappear From 'Idol'?". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
"Get to know: Drake Milligan". Sounds Like Nashville. July 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
"Drake Milligan Announces Debut Album, 'Dallas/Fort Worth'". Archived from the original on 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
"Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 20, 2023. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
"Meet 'AGT' Season 17's Drake Milligan, the "New Elvis of Country" — According to Judge Howie Mandel". August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
Greg Evans (March 8, 2023). "CMT Music Awards 2023 Nominations: Lainey Wilson Leads Roster – Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.

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[former_star-1] "Drake Milligan: The former star of CMT's Sun Records TV show launches his country career with his debut EP. Earlier Milligan portrayed a young teen Elvis on a film,titled "Nobody."". Fort Worth Weekly. July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

[2] Houghton, Cillea. "Why Did Country Singer Drake Milligan Disappear From 'Idol'?". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.

[3] "Get to know: Drake Milligan". Sounds Like Nashville. July 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

[4] "Drake Milligan Announces Debut Album, 'Dallas/Fort Worth'". Archived from the original on 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-18.

[5] "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 20, 2023. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.

[6] "Meet 'AGT' Season 17's Drake Milligan, the "New Elvis of Country" — According to Judge Howie Mandel". August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.

[7] Greg Evans (March 8, 2023). "CMT Music Awards 2023 Nominations: Lainey Wilson Leads Roster – Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.