At 10 years old, Hudson Macready walked on stage with blues legend Buddy Guy and never looked back. Two years later, a Dave Matthews cover he posted online got him invited backstage — moments that cemented his love for performing and set him on his own creative path.

Growing up on 150 acres outside Knoxville, Tennessee, Hudson soaked in music with his dad, road-tripping to see Willie Nelson, Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King, Jason Isbell, David Gray, Amos Lee, and more. Those nights weren’t just concerts — they were masterclasses in storytelling, stage presence, and the power of connecting with a crowd.

At 17, Hudson wrote Better Man, a raw and personal track inspired by his great uncle’s journey through addiction, loss, and redemption. The song struck a chord with fans, connecting with listeners who saw their own stories in its lyrics. It was a turning point that showed Hudson the kind of impact music could have.

Now splitting time between acting (he has a recurring role on ABC’s High Potential) and music, Hudson is building a career that thrives on authenticity and connection. Whether it’s a stripped-down ballad or a driving, full-band anthem, his songs aim to hit you in the chest and stay with you long after the last note.

His latest single, Rise Again, is out now — an anthem about resilience and starting fresh, no matter what life throws your way. And for Hudson, that’s more than a lyric — it’s a way of life.