Zach Person

Originally from Houston, Texas, Person received his first national spotlight while appearing on American Idol Season 15, earning admiration from celebrity judges, Jennifer Lopez, who fondly stated, "He's from another time," and Keith Urban who said, "You've got your own style.” Following American Idol, Person was embraced by the Texas music scene, becoming a House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Alumnus, and representing the Houston Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge, a competition featuring some of the foremost blues artists from around the world; these opportunities would later lead to Person sharing stages with legendary acts such as Buddy Guy and Robert Cray. “What can I say, this young man is hot!” said Buddy Guy. Person moved to Austin, Texas in 2017, where he was signed by BlackDenim Records and released his self-titled album in 2021, produced by Will Loconto. Person’s debut LP features Jake Wyble, his long-time musical collaborator and drummer.

Photo Credit: Michael Minasi/KUTX - ACL Fest 2021