Greylan James is a country music artist & songwriter who has penned hits for Kenny Chesney, Morgan Wallen, Jordan Davis, and more. At 18, he moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting professionally and soon signed a global publishing deal with UMPG in 2018.

In 2020, Greylan received a call from superstar Kenny Chesney, who let Greylan know that he recorded his song “Happy Does,” which went on to become a Top 5 single. He later co-wrote Jordan Davis’ “Next Thing You Know,” which won Song of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards.

Now, the Knoxville, Tennessee native is stepping into the spotlight as an artist. In 2025, Greylan released “Water at a Wedding,” captivating fans with a surprise twist and followed it with three additional songs to complete the story. With over 200 million views across platforms, Greylan James is just getting started—and 2026 marks the next chapter of his evolution as an artist.

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