Eric Hagen Music

Based in the MIdwest, his well-rooted sound rings with perplexing authenticity, suggesting he illegally phone-tapped into the wellspring at the heart of all timeless classics. Often praised for his powerful voice, he can infuse a modern story with gospel-like depth.

Hagen has been writing and performing a delicate blend of intimate, vulnerable lyrics and musical hooks.

Hagen's new EP, "Memories Don't Love You Back", is out now on all streaming platforms and is nominated for Americana EP of the Year at the Josie Music Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry in October.

Americana Highways says ""The songs here are raw and honest about imperfect childhood, addictions and tragic relationships of various types...the arrangements are 'Americana lonesome'. "

And Americana UK says "Memories Don't Love You Back carries on where the last album left off with five emotionally charged numbers that are as rewarding as they are challenging. Hagen’s strength lies in his minimalistic approach both lyrically, where the detail is deliberately left sparse encouraging the listener to fill in the blanks, and musically, where the arrangements remain uncluttered and unswerving, all underpinned by a heavy pulse."

Recent Accolades:

2024 Josie Music Awards Nominations: EP of the Year, Male Country Vocalist of the Year, Emerging Artist of the Year, Americana Song of the Year
2024 WAMI Awards Nominations: Country Song of the Year
2021, 2022 and 2023 International Songwriting Competition Semi Finalist

Hagen has opened for and shared the stage with acts such as country star Sunny Sweeney, rock legend Pat MacDonald (Timbuk 3) and Daniel Rey of the Gufs.