Bayker Blankenship

Bayker Blankenship is a 19-year-old country singer-songwriter who has swiftly risen to prominence with his heartfelt storytelling and authentic Southern charm. Blankenship taught himself to play guitar during high school and began sharing cover songs online in 2022. His breakout came with the 2024 single “Maxed Out,” a poignant track about financial and emotional struggles that resonated widely on TikTok and streaming platforms. The song reached #2 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA chart, debuted at #76 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, and has garnered over 40 million streams.

Following the success of “Maxed Out,” Blankenship signed with Santa Anna Label Group and released his debut EP, Younger Years, in July 2024. The EP amassed over 4 million streams in its first week. His music blends traditional country elements with modern pop influences, characterized by raw, emotive vocals and introspective lyrics.

Blankenship has toured with artists such as Pony Bradshaw, The Castellows, Wyatt Flores, Waylon Wyatt, Maggie Antone, and Lanie Gardner. In early 2025, he made his national television debut on CBS’s "Saturday Sessions," performing his song “300 Miles”.

With a growing fanbase of over 750,000 on TikTok and a reputation for sincere, relatable songwriting, Blankenship is poised to be one of country music’s most compelling new voices.