Everything to know about Post Malone: From rap to country
His recent hit with Morgan Wallen has topped the charts
Last updated 21st Aug 2024
Post Malone is proving to be a force to be reckoned with, taking the world of music by storm with his unique blend of hip hop, R&B, pop and rap - and now, country! From earlier hits such as 'Rockstar', 'Sunflower' and 'Congratulations', Post is now dominating the charts with country tracks - collaborating with some of the biggest names in the game for his upcoming debut country album.
From the artist's humble beginnings to becoming a global superstar, join us as we take a deep dive into his journey, and answer all of your burning questions about Post Malone. Explore the talented artist's chart-topping hits, groundbreaking albums, and his evolution as a music icon...
Who is Post Malone?
Post Malone is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and also guitarist. A man of many talents, Post Malone has become a name synonymous with modern music, due to his unique blend of genres.
It won't come as a surprise that Post Malone is in fact the rapper's stage name, with his real name being Austin Richard Post. Born in Syracuse, New York, he was raised by his father Richard - who used to be a DJ - and his stepmother, Jodie. Post and his family later moved to Grapevine, Texas, when he was nine-years-old, where he began to play the guitar.
Post's professional musical career dates back to 2011, with his incredible journey boasting chart-topping albums, hit singles, huge collaborations and sold-out shows.
How old is he?
Born on 4th July 1995, Post Malone is 29-years-old at the time of writing.
Where did his name come from?
The stage name 'Post Malone' clearly pays homage to the artist's real surname (Post) - however, it may surprise you to know that the name was actually the product of a rap name generator, which he derived when he was 14 or 15.
Despite many thinking that the name drew inspiration from professional basketball player Karl Malone, it was actually the product of the singer inputting his birth name to the online generator, and the rest is history...
What genre is Post Malone's music?
Defying easy categorisation, Post Malone has become known for his genre-blending music. In his early career, Post was typically thought of as falling into the hip-hop genre, incorporating trap music and being commonly referred to as a rapper.
Not only a talented rapper, Post is often heard singing in his songs, with distinctive melodic vocals. Genres Post Malone explores and blends in his music include hip-hop, trap, pop and R&B - with his most recent venture seeing him incorporate country music to his repertoire.
Not only has Post Malone collaborated with some of the biggest names in country music - including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Blake Shelton and Chris Stapleton - but he's even releasing his own country album, as well as taking it on tour.
WATCH: Post Malone and Blake Shelton 'Pour Me A Drink' official music video
Post Malone's country songs
Posty has always expressed a love for country music, and in recent years has increasingly incorporated country influences into his music and lyrics. Exploring the genre's sound, his ambitions to delve into the world of country arguably became the most clear in 2021 when he covered Brad Paisley’s 2002 hit 'I’m Gonna Miss Her'. He covered the track while taking part in Matthew McConaughey’s 'We’re Texas' fundraiser in March of that year - where he also covered Sturgill Simpson’s 'You Can Have the Crown'.
Post Malone later released his cover of 'I'm Gonna Miss Her' exclusively on Amazon Music. Since then, he has also covered various other country songs including Hootie and the Blowfish’s 1995 track 'Only Wanna Be With You' and Randy Travis’ 1987 'Forever and Ever, Amen'.
Listen: Post Malone's cover of 'I'm Gonna Miss Her'
His bold journey into country music was then further established in 2024, when Post Malone released various songs which saw him collaborate with some of the biggest names in the genre - bringing us the chart-topping 'I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen in May, 'Pour Me A Drink' with Blake Shelton in June and, of course, the popular 'Guy For That' with Luke Combs in July. Then, in August, he then collaborated with Chris Stapleton on the epic 'California Sober'.
'I Had Some Help' topped various charts around the world, and just two months after its release has been certified Gold in the UK.
WATCH: Post Malone and Morgan Wallen 'I Had Some Help' official music video
Is he releasing a country album?
He most certainly is! Post Malone's highly-anticipated upcoming debut country album is called 'F-1 Trillion', with the singer teasing snippets of songs we can expect to hear on the track-list. Set to be an incredible force in the genre, it is thought that - similar to Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' - Post will potentially attract a new audience to the traditional sound.
Posty's country album 'F-1 Trillion' will be released on 16th August 2024, with him taking the album on US tour dates from September.
Is he going on tour?
He sure is! He doesn't, however, have any UK dates lined up at the moment. His 'F-1 Trillion' tour kicks off in September 2024, featuring shows across the United States, through to the end of October.
Check out other country tours coming to the UK in 2024 and 2025:
Megan Moroney
The incredible Megan Moroney delighted country fans when she announced her UK & Europe tour dates! The 'I'm Not Pretty' singer is heading to the UK this September 2024, having began her string of dates in Cardiff on 4th, performing in Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow, Birmingham and Cambridge - before finishing the run in London on 13th September!
Buy tickets here!
Little Big Town
September 2024 will also see country legends Little Big Town perform UK tour dates! Heading across the pond, the UK will see dates from their 'Friends of Mine' tour, with the 'Take Me Home' singers performing in Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, Newcastle and London from 10th - 16th September 2024.
Buy tickets here!
Here You Come Again (musical)
If you can't catch the iconic Dolly Parton live in person - then why not treat yourself to the next best thing? That's right, for the first time ever, all of the legendary country singer's biggest and best hits can be experienced in the new 'rollicking and joyous' musical comedy Here You Come Again! Featuring hits such as 'Jolene' and 'Islands In The Stream', the musical is touring the UK this year, and you can catch it in locations such as Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Norwich, Cheltenham, Woking, Salford, Bath, Milton Keynes, Blackpool and Liverpool - with dates running from now, all the way up to 7th December 2024. It is expected the musical will even continue into 2025, however these dates are yet to be confirmed.
Buy tickets here!
The Shires
The Shires have certainly treated the UK in 2024, bringing us a string of acoustic tour dates earlier this year - but there's still time to catch live shows from the country duo! From 20th September, The Shires will be touring the UK, with performances across the country running up until 26th October.
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Elles Bailey
Elles Bailey - a favourite on Absolute Radio Country's 'The Front Porch' with Baylen Leonard - will be heading on her biggest headline tour to date this Autumn, spanning 16 shows across the UK! The epic shows will see the genre-splicing roots singer perform songs from her new album 'Beneath The Neon Glow', starting in Lincoln Wednesday 25th September 2024. The tour will then take in shows in range of cities, including Cambridge, Bristol, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wolverhampton, with the run ending in Leeds on Sunday 1st December.
Buy tickets here!
Chris Stapleton
October 2024 will see 'Tennessee Whiskey' legend Chris Stapleton head to the UK on his 'All-American Road Show' tour, in support of his latest album 'Higher'! The Country singer, famed for songs such as 'Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore', 'Either Way' and 'Traveller' will be playing a series of headline arena shows around the UK and Ireland, starting from 16th October 2024, including stops at Manchester's AO Arena, Glasgow's OVO Hydro, Dublin's 3Arena, Birmingham's Utilita Arena and London's The O2 - featuring special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Due to phenomenal demand, Chris added an extra date to the tour, serving as his final European show on the trek - with him now set to end the run at London's O2 on 24th October 2024.
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Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel is set to tour the UK in October and November 2024! His 'Damn Near Normal' tour will run from 26th October - 1st November 2024, and see his staple raw and energetic performances in cities like London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Leeds.
Buy tickets here!
Brothers Osborne - 2025
Kicking off 2025 strong will be country rock duo Brothers Osborne, who are lined up to be heading to the UK & Ireland in January. The duo will be bringing us nine dates as part of their 'Might As Well Be Us World Tour', with John and TJ Osborne playing shows in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and London in January 2025, from Friday 17th - Thursday 30th January, with support coming from Tyler Braden.
Buy tickets here!
Corey Kent
Rising country star Corey Kent is scheduled to captivate UK audiences in February 2025! Bringing his 'The Black Bandana Tour' across the pond, with his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Corey is set to perform in in cities like Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and London, from 2nd - 11th February 2025.
Buy tickets here!
Carly Pearce - 2025
The incredible Carly Pearce will be gracing the UK with tour dates in 2025! The singer's 'hummingbird' tour will be heading around the UK & Ireland throughout February 2025, beginning in London on 19th, before visiting Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast, before culminating in Dublin on 28th. The tour supports Carly's fourth studio album, 'Hummingbird', which she released in June 2024.
Buy tickets here!
The Long Road Festival 2025
August Bank Holiday 2025 will see the return of the three-day The Long Road Festival - celebrating the music, lifestyle and influences of Country! From Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August 2025, the festival returns to Stanford Hall estate in Leicestershire with a range of incredible artists across the five stages.
Buy tickets here!
His Grand Ole Opry debut
Cementing his country status, Post Malone made his debut in the Grand Ole Opry circle on 14th August 2024. Showcasing his incredible versatility at the iconic venue, the singer received a standing ovation after a performance which included signature songs and country covers - seeing duets with the likes of country legends such as Brad Paisley and John Michael Montgomery.
Is he married?
Not yet - but he is engaged! In 2022, Post Malone revealed that he and his partner were expecting their first child - with him then revealing in June of that year, on The Howard Stern Show, that he and his girlfriend were engaged and had welcomed their daughter into the world.
Despite sharing his happy news, Post Malone has never named his fiancée or daughter. He has, however, slipped cute stories in here and there about his family, telling the Call Her Daddy podcast in 2023 about his engagement, saying: "It was in Vegas. I had lost a significant amount of money at the table. We go upstairs and I’m off my rocker hammered and I was like, ‘Hey, you wanna marry me?' I got a ring and all this stuff. And she said 'no.' She’s like, ‘Ask me tomorrow,’ and I was like, 'Alright.' And then I did and I was sober and it was nice."
Although he hasn't revealed his daughter's full name, he has given away what her initials are - DDP - with them being tattooed on the right side of his face.
Post Malone's face tattoos
Post Malone's face tattoos have arguably become one of the most distinct features of his appearance - with reports tallying last year that with over 70 tattoos on his whole body (and counting), his face housed at least 14 - at the time...
Upon his 2024 collab with Taylor Swift, on the incredible 'Fortnight', fans were surprised to see his face completely tattoo-less in the music video, with every bit of ink on his face covered.
What are his biggest collaborations?
Famed for being such a versatile artist, it comes as no surprise that Post Malone has collaborated with a wide range of talented singers over the years. From earlier hits such as 'Sunflower' with Swae Lee in 2018, to recent collaborative hits such as 'I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen in 2024, let's take a look at some of his biggest collabs so far...
WARNING: These tracks may contain explicit language 🚨
'Rockstar' with 21 Savage
2017 saw the release of Post Malone's chart-topping track 'Rockstar', which featured British-American rapper 21 Savage. The track featured on Post's second studio album, 'Beerbongs & Bentleys', and is now certified 4× Platinum in the UK - as well as Diamond in the US.
'Psycho' with Ty Dolla $ign
Serving as the third single from his second album was 'Psycho', which saw him team up with fellow American singer Ty Dolla $ign. Peaking at Number 4 in the UK Chart, it is now certified 2x Platinum by the BPI, while hitting the Diamond certification in the US.
'Sunflower' with Swae Lee
'Sunflower' - commonly thought of as Post Malone's most successful track to date - saw him collaborate with Swae Lee in 2018. The song was released as a single from the soundtrack for the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - and in 2024, was certified 5x Platinum in the UK, as well as 2x Diamond in the US.
'Forever' with Justin Bieber
Post featured on Justin Bieber's 2020 track 'Forever', which featured on the Canadian singer's fifth album 'Changes'. The song was actually their second ever collaboration, with them having previously teamed up on Post's 2016 single 'Deja Vu'.
Country collaborations
In 2024, we began to see Post collaborate with numerous country legends - with the iconic pair-ups featuring on his country album, 'F-1 Trillion'. Collabs include 'Wrong Ones' with Tim McGraw, 'Pour Me a Drink' with Blake Shelton, 'I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen, 'Guy for That' with Luke Combs, 'Nosedive' with Lainey Wilson, 'Have the Heart' with Dolly Parton, 'Goes Without Saying' with Brad Paisley, 'Losers' with Jelly Roll, 'Devil I've Been' with Ernest and 'California Sober' with Chris Stapleton.