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Kyle Wilkerson

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2014
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Michael Ray, Maddie and Tae
Current Kit Setup: 

Brooklyn Series in Deep Marine Black Pearl:
Kick 14”x22”, Rack Tom 9”x13”, Floor Tom 16”x16” USA Seamless Aluminum 6.5”x14” Snare New Classic 8”x14” Snare

Influences: 

Mark Guiliana, Keith Carlock, Taylor Hawkins, Steve Ferrone, Matt Chamberlain

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"I play Gretsch because the quality and wide variety of drums can help me achieve any sound in any situation. From the USA Custom series to the Catalinas, they all sound spectacular and I know I will never be let down by any series."

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Don’t chase trends and stay true to yourself. Fellow musicians are always drawn towards genuine and musically honest people."

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Kyle Wilkerson is a well-versed and highly versatile drummer/percussion and film composer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. He has played/toured/recorded with many national artists and bands such as Michael Ray, Maddie and Tae, Joshua Scott Jones (of Steel Magnolia), Kristen Kelly, Jillette Johnson, Michael Alvarado (of the duo US), Justin Adams, Logan Mize, Adam Sanders, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, The Lucky Few, North Carolina Dance Company, and many more. TV credits include The CMA Awards, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, The Talk, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Girl Meets World, and more.

TOURS

2015 Sounds of Summer Tour with Dierks Bentley (with Maddie and Tae, support) 2015 Start Here Headline Tour (with Maddie and Tae)
2016 Life Off My Years Tour with Lee Brice (with Maddie and Tae, support)
2016 Life Amplified World Tour with Brad Paisley (with Maddie and Tae, support) 2016 United Kingdom Headline Tour (with Maddie and Tae)
2017 United Kingdom Headline Tour (with Maddie and Tae)
2017 Side Effects Tour with Dallas Smith (with Michael Ray, support) 2017 Get To You Headline Tour (with Michael Ray)
2018 Happy Endings Tour with Old Dominion (with Michael Ray, support) 2018 Get To You Headline Tour (with Michael Ray)

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