Koe Wetzel’s musical influences are as diverse as his sound, with his Mount Rushmore of music featuring everything from grunge and country legends to rap royalty and classic crooners.
In a backstage interview with Wrangler Western, the country singer gave fans a look into the artists who’ve shaped him: Kurt Cobain, George Strait, Eminem, and Frank Sinatra.
While the Cobain and Strait picks make perfect sense for a Texas-born artist known for his rock-country fusion, Eminem and Sinatra might seem like curveballs — until you think about how unpredictable Wetzel is as an artist.
“Eminem’s one of my favourites”, Wetzel explained, adding that he is a huge fan of hip hop and rap. As for Sinatra? That’s his “comfort music”, something to unwind to amid the chaos.
Wetzel’s picks show how far Eminem’s influence reaches. With his sharp lyrics and unmatched flow, it is no surprise the rap icon made the list. Eminem’s impact goes way beyond hip hop, inspiring artists of all genres — even a genre-blender with country roots like Koe Wetzel.
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