Drake Milligan

Drake Milligan brings his Texas‑bred country to O2 Academy Glasgow on 22 November 2026. Raised in Mansfield, Texas, he grew up between the local country tradition and an early fascination for Elvis Presley, a mix that still shapes his writing and stage presence. After moving to Nashville, he carved out a sound rooted in the neo‑traditional vein: sturdy honky‑tonk grooves, storytelling ballads and a touch of rock’n’roll swagger borrowed from the 50s.

Before breaking through on the country circuit, Milligan appeared on screen as Elvis in the TV series Sun Records, then reached a wider US audience with America’s Got Talent in 2022. On record, a self‑titled EP in 2021 set the tone with voice‑forward songs and clean guitar work, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth in 2022, an album that connects Texas dance‑floor swing with contemporary Nashville arrangements.

On stage, expect tight rhythm, plenty of twang and melodies built for live rooms: classic two‑steppers, unhurried ballads and brisk barroom runs delivered with a band that keeps it direct. A night for those who like their country anchored in tradition but tuned to the present, right in the heart of Glasgow.