Max McNown

Max McNown
Born
Max Winter McNown

(2001-07-20) July 20, 2001
West Linn, Oregon, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Years active2023–present
LabelFugitive
Websitewww.maxmcnown.com

Max Winter McNown[1] (born July 20, 2001), is an American singer-songwriter from Bend, Oregon,[2][3] based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has charted with the singles "A Lot More Free" and "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)".

Career

Early life

Max Winter McNown was born in West Linn, Oregon and later moved to Bend, Oregon. He graduated high school in 2020 and attended college for two years. In August 2022, he moved to Southern California and learned guitar.[4]

2023–present: Career beginnings

In April 2023, McNown released his debut single "Freezing in November".[4]

McNown signed with Fugitive Recordings and in August 2023, released his debut EP A Lot More Free.[4]

In April 2024, McNown released his debut album Wandering.[5] This was followed in September 2024 with the EP Willfully Blind.[4]

In May 2025, McNown released the single "Same Questions".[6]

Personal life

He married Sallie Kate Goff on October 25, 2025.[7] She has starred alongside him in his music videos for songs "Strong as Iron" and "Forever Ain't Long Enough".[8] Max is the nephew to Cade McNown and Brandon Ebel, founder of Tooth & Nail Records.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[9] 		AUS
[10] 		CAN
[11] 		UK
Down.
[12]
Wandering — — 68 38
Night Diving
  • Released: January 24, 2025[13]
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 176 72 93 20

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Down.
[12]
A Lot More Free
  • Released: August 25, 2023
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 40
Willfully Blind
  • Released: September 20, 2024
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 —
Covers
  • Released: December 26, 2024
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 —
Both Sides of the Blade
  • Released: November 14, 2025
  • Label: Fugitive Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 —

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[14] 		US
AAA 		US
Country
[15] 		US
Pop
[16] 		US
Rock
[17] 		AUS
[18] 		CAN
[19] 		NZ
Hot
[20] 		SWE
Heat.
[21] 		UK
Down.
[12]
"A Lot More Free" 2024 97 38 29 27 15 56 32 4 3 21 A Lot More Free and Wandering
"Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)" 2025 26 — 7 34 — — 19 — — 39 Night Diving

Other charted and certified songs

List of charted and certified songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NZ
Hot
[20]
"Love Me Back" 2024 — Wandering
"St. Helens Alpenglow" 2025 38 Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up)
"Same Questions" 28
"The Cost of Growing Up" 32
"Turned Into Missing You"
(featuring Avery Anna) 		38 Non-album single

References

  1. ^ "A Lot More Free". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Cobb, Madison. "LOHS alumnus Max McNown makes it big in the music industry". Lake Views. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  3. ^ Wade, Noah (2025-02-27). "Max McNown". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  4. ^ a b c d "Max McNown". Opry. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Watch Max McNown". The Bluegrass Situation. April 11, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ^ https://maverick-country.com/max-mcnown-releases-beautiful-new-single-same-questions/
  7. ^ https://registry.theknot.com/sallie-kate-goff-max-mcnown-october-2025-ky/73629813
  8. ^ "Max McNown Stars with His Girlfriend in 'Strong as Iron' Music Video: Watch (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  9. ^ @billboardcharts (July 28, 2025). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 29, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  10. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 September 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1855. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 22, 2025. p. 6.
  11. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Canadian Albums:
  12. ^ a b c "UK Charts Max McNown". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "Max McNown Unveils Sophomore Album, Night Diving, Out January 24". Holler. November 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  14. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Hot 100:
  15. ^ Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  16. ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of January 31, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  17. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of November 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  18. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 October 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1805. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 7, 2024. p. 4.
  19. ^ Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  20. ^ a b "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  21. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 43". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  22. ^ "American certifications – Max McNown". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  23. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  24. ^ a b c "Canadian certifications – Max McNown". Music Canada. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  25. ^ a b "New Zealand single certifications – Max McNown". Radioscope. Retrieved December 16, 2025. Type Max McNown in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
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