Maurice van Hoek (born January, 1992) flees his studies in 2015 to go travel the United States and determines that country music is his life. He’s got a huge love for seventies country folk such as James Taylor and The Eagles. On this journey he finds out he starts writing personal songs about his adventures and emotions. They are the foundation of his debut record ‘Live Forevermore’.

In the in US, Maurice wants to experience it all. He’s more pulled and attracted to country music then ever. “Three chords and the truth” is hard to pull off, but it’s everything that will serve the song. After his travels he returns relieved and starts doing what he likes the most, write songs.

Back in the Netherlands he completes his studies and at the same time he works on his compositions, his band and his first record. ‘Live Forevermore’ is released on the 6th of May 2016. That year he graduates with high honors, and gets promising reviews on the record. Maurice plays shows whenever he can. If it’s in in living rooms, on the big stage, or even on the corner of the street. He loves to play.

In 2017 Maurice and his band form a great friendship. They write many songs together and work towards a bright future. 3 new singles will announce the coming of a new record on the 17th of March 2017. The record will be released in the spring of 2018, which gives him time to work towards becoming a Country Phenomena.

Press about Live Forevermore:
“Very promising debut album” = ALTCOUNTRY.NL
“‘Maurice van Hoek proves to be the real deal with his debut album and the best is only yet to come from him’ – Country Perspectve (Nashville)