Rob Baird, born and raised in Memphis, TN, began his musical career by sneaking into juke joints and performing between-set gigs at local clubs before he was of legal drinking age. By his early twenties, he had secured a Nashville publishing deal but eventually moved to Austin, TX, driven by a desire for creative independence. Over the next decade, Baird released six critically acclaimed studio albums on his own label and performed alongside artists such as Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Billy Joe Shaver. His work has received praise from Rolling Stone and the Wall Street Journal and has been featured in TV shows like Yellowstone and Nashville. Baird's music has also garnered nearly 100 million streams across various platforms.
His latest album, "Burning In The Stars," is considered his finest work to date. It features raw reflections on themes such as hope and loss, faith and resilience, heartbreak and redemption. The songs are concise and impactful, characterized by earnest melodic arrangements reminiscent of Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and Lucinda Williams. The album blends alt-country intimacy with rock-and-roll energy while addressing pain in its pursuit of growth. This mature work showcases Baird's lyrical and sonic craftsmanship centered around the idea that it is never too late to become who we are meant to be.