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Max McNown

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Max McNown
Birth nameMax Winter McNown
BornLake Oswego, Oregon
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Years active2023–present
LabelsFugitive
Websitewww.maxmcnown.com}

Max Winter McNown[1] (born 2001), is an American singer-songwriter from Bend, Oregon, based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his 2023 single "A Lot More Free".

Career

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Early life

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McNown graduated high school in 2020 and attended college for two years. In August 2022, moved to South California and learned guitar.[2]

2023–present: Career beginnings

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In April 2023, McNown released his debut single "Freezing in November".[2]

McNown signed with Fugitive Recordings and in August 2023, released his debut EP A Lot More Free.[2]

In April 2024, McNown released his debut album Wandering.[3] This was followed in September 2024 with the EP Willfully Blind.[2]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
CAN
[4]
UK
Down.

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Wandering 68 64
Night Diving
  • Released: January 24, 2025[6]
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of EP, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Down.

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A Lot More Free
  • Released: August 25, 2023
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
99
Willfully Blind
  • Released: September 20, 2024
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Covers
  • Released: December 26, 2024
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles

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List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
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CAN
[8]
NZ
Hot

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SWE
Heat.

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UK
Down.

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US
Bub.

[11]
US
Country

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US
Rock

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"A Lot More Free" 2023 56 32 4 3 34 5 29 15 A Lot More Free
"Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)" 2025 50 Night Diving

References

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  1. ^ "A LOT MORE FREE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Max McNown". Opry. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Watch Max McNown". The Bluegrass Situation. April 11, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "UK Charts Max McNown". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Max McNown Unveils Sophomore Album, Night Diving, Out January 24". Holler. November 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 October 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1805. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 7, 2024. p. 4.
  8. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  10. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 43". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  13. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of November 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "American certifications – Max McNown". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  15. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 7, 2025.