Brad Cotter   -  Biography

Brad Cotter was born Sept. 29, 1970, and is a singer-songwriter from Auburn, Ala., who currently resides in Nashville. He began his career singing gospel music, recorded five gospel albums between the ages of 11 and 17 and enjoyed regional success before hitting the Nashville scene in 1993. In addition to publishing deals with EMI Music and Warner Chappell, he has had two label development deals, and before winning the reality series Nashville Star in 2004, he made his living as a demo singer. He counts Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Percy Sledge, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard among his musical influences.

He wrote his debut single, "I Meant To," with Rick Giles and Steve Bogard and performed it during the Nashville Star finale. He released his debut album Patient Man in 2004.