Tyler Stenson

Born in Lander, WY and raised in Oregon, Tyler Stenson is a bold songwriter that draws profound influence from his roots in the humble West. Reminiscent of a pining Western poet, his music is straightforward but elegant at its core. With his acoustic guitar navigating in shotgun, Stenson’s rich lyrics grip the wheel; white-knuckled and swollen with natural imagery and stark confessions.
Having played the Oregon college circuit as front man and songwriter for his two bands Lander and Rhetoric Tuesday, Stenson soon put band-oriented rock-n-roll to rest and tackled the burgeoning Portland scene as a solo artist. His authentic ways were well received as he was twice-named the Portland Songwriters Association Performing Songwriter of the Year (2007 and 2008) and later nominated for the 2009 Portland Music Awards Male Artist of the Year.
By October of 2009, it seemed Stenson had played every venue in his hometown and therefore decided to leave what was comfortable and take his talent to a bigger stage – the Music City. Now based in Nashville, he’s deep in the Lion’s Den and closer to the fire than ever before but, bearing the Torch of the West, he’s one step closer to the goal that is the dream.

 

In an industry where content has taken a backseat to production, Stenson maintains that lyric is king. The world craves authenticity and his sound is just that; putting lumps in throats and attracting a train of followers that find a piece of themselves in the sincerity of his words. It may be a steep hill to climb but his endeavors are genuine and he’ll no doubt make his mark because no one sums up the human existence in such a way as Tyler Stenson and his words.