Orville Peck is one of the most promising country stars today. Since rising to fame a few years back, the singer amassed a solid fanbase that led him into a bigger spotlight.
Last month, Peck released his album titled "Bronco," which became successful as it was streamed millions of times on different music streaming platforms online.
Today, many fans are still wondering about the inspiration behind the record.
Speaking to Variety, the "Curse of the Blackened Eye" hitmaker revealed how he writes music, saying he draws inspiration from heartache.
The star sings for lost loved ones and men who wronged him in the past. "Bronco" was also inspired by a relationship that ended before the pandemic began.
Peck got depressed and felt uninspired, so he did his best to cope with the heartbreak.
"I forced myself to go into the studio every day for six to eight hours and work on new music," he revealed.
Orville Peck's Career and Early Life
The singer, who's openly gay, spent his early days in South Africa. He was 15 years old when his family moved to Toronto, Canada.
Growing up, he was a trained ballet dancer and a theater kid. He tried pursuing his first passion by heading to London and appearing in a play in the West End.
However, he realized that acting was not his calling as his true passion was making country music.
"All I ever wanted to do was be a country singer, I finally got the courage when I was in my 20s to put all of the things I love together and just do the dang thing," he said.
After shooting to fame, Peck remained mysterious as he always faced the public wearing his signature tassel mask even before the pandemic began.
His mask collection grew up to 60 pieces, and it comes in different designs and colors.
Peck's sexuality never became an issue to his family as he's been out since he was a kid.
"I was very lucky to grow up in a family environment where I was very protected and loved for whoever I was going to be," he added.
The singer is popularly known for his deep and mysterious voice. His love for the mainstream country began when he collaborated with country legend Shania Twain on the song "Legends Never Die" from his "Show Pony" EP.
He also collaborated with Lady Gaga to sing her song "Born This Way" for the 10th-anniversary edition of the pop star's 2011 album of the same name.
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