Montana songwriter Sterling Drake has a penchant for honest storytelling, weaving his own perspective into the American songbook and rooting it in the landscapes and traditions that shaped him. His music carries the character of the rural West, often speaking directly to the people, places, and working cultures that define it. In recent years, Drake and his band have become fixtures at cornerstone gatherings such as the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Under the Big Sky, AmericanaFest and more, further cementing their place in the country & roots community.
Through it all, Drake champions the pride, diversity, and shared heritage of American roots music. His songs aim to build unity, giving small communities a place in the broader cultural conversation and reminding listeners of the common threads that run through the American story.
“Rough-hewn aesthetics” – RollingStone Country
“Perfect fusion of western swing, honky-tonk heartache, and dance hall treasures.” – Lonesome Highway
“Country Music is America’s music… Drake is a brand new ambassador.” – Bearded Gentlemen Music
Recent Notable Performances
– Under the Big Sky, Whitefish, MT
– NFR (Virgin Hotel Theater), Las Vegas, NV
– National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko, NV
– Americanafest , Nashville, TN
– Ameripolitan Awards, Austin, TX
– Keep it Country Festival, London/Wolverhampton/New Castle, UK
– Dusty Vaquero Days, Gillette, WY
– Cowboy Fest, Santa Clarita, CA
The Shape I’m In
Sterling Drake’s debut full-length album ‘The Shape I’m In’ is a lively jaunt through the landscapes of roots music. Produced by Grammy-winning Icelandic multi-instrumentalist Thorleifur Davidsson, the 14-track record subverts expectations and reimagines the familiar sounds that have shaped the country genre.
Social & Environmental Initiatives
Drake’s work is deeply message‑forward, advocating for the issues facing his home region and rural America at large. In 2024, he released the EP Jerico Sessions in partnership with the Western Landowners Alliance, supporting efforts to sustain working family ranches across the West. His 2025 debut full length album “The Shape I’m In” also serves as a platform for mental‑health awareness among rural communities and working cowboys, offering a voice of solidarity in places where those conversations are often hardest to start.
CONTACT
Booking | General Info: Sterling@Calusamusic.com
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