Joey Green is a singer-songwriter and country music artist whose journey through music has spanned more than two decades. A proud Texan and member of Choctaw Nation from the small town of Crowley, just south of Fort Worth, Joey crafts songs that bridge country, rock, soul, and blues, blending them into a sound that is entirely his own. His appearance on Season 15 of NBC’s The Voice earned him a spot on Team Blake and introduced his unique style to millions of listeners.

Music found Joey early. While his father enjoyed classic country artists like Merle Haggard, Gary Stewart, and Keith Whitley, his brother leaned toward outlaw country and southern rock. From his sister, Joey learned about everything from Radiohead to Michael Bolton, and his mother loved artists like Dwight Yoakam and Vince Gill. As the youngest in the family, Joey soaked in all of those influences, forming an eclectic ear that would later define his songwriting style.

Joey got his first guitar when he was fourteen, but taking formal lessons didn’t satisfy his need to play the music that spoke to his soul. After only a couple of lessons, he decided to teach himself, using chord charts and online tabs to learn the songs he loved. He wrote his first song, a praise and worship tune, at fifteen and performed it at church camp, earning a standing ovation and sparking his belief that music could actually become his life’s work.

“I think it was one of those things that if I was ever going to have success at it, I had to devote everything to it,” said Joey.

In college, Joey realized his passion lay beyond the classroom. He felt called by the stage, the lights, and the crowd. He began playing in bars and clubs as a senior in high school and continued through his freshman year of college, earning enough money and recognition to realize that performing felt more like purpose than work. The decision to chase music full-time set the course for his career.

Joey’s songwriting philosophy centers on serving the song. Rather than confining himself to a single genre, he lets the story and melody lead the way. His openness to collaboration and co-writing has shaped his evolution as a songwriter, teaching him that together, artists can create songs with broader emotional reach and mass appeal. Teamwork and collaboration have become guiding principles for him.

“I was just writing all my stuff on my own, and with co-writing, my songs just got better. I mean everything got better,” Joey said.

Despite his deep respect for collaboration, however, Joey was raised with a fierce sense of independence. His father owned a family-run auto shop, and his mother quit her job to work there.

“[My dad] was an underdog in a way,” said Joey. “He kind of risked everything to support our family and build a business…I think that really inspired me to be my own boss and control my own destiny. It gives me the opportunity to live life every day to where, even when I’m working, I’m just creating.”

His first paying gig came at the Thirsty Armadillo in the Fort Worth Stockyards, where he earned twenty dollars every Tuesday night, enough to fill his Ford Ranger’s tank in 2001. From there, his local following grew, fueled by his heartfelt lyrics and the authenticity of his performances.

Fort Worth has always been home base for Joey, even after he moved to Nashville eight years ago. Nashville reminds him of the musical community that raised him. He hasn’t limited himself to performing in Nashville, though. Touring has taken Joey far beyond Texas and Oklahoma. He has performed across the United States and abroad in Ireland, London, Australia, and Qatar for the USO. Each experience has broadened his appreciation for people and places, reinforcing the connection music can forge across cultures.

Aside from music, the concept of togetherness is important in Joey’s family life and his Choctaw heritage as well. With five siblings, he has numerous nieces and nephews, and the family gets together often to celebrate or to mourn losses. Playing at the Choctaw Nation’s annual Labor Day Festival for the first time also put him in contact with other Choctaw musicians and tribal members, which inspired him to forge a deeper connection with this Choctaw roots.

“It took me 42 years, but I’ve really leaned into my heritage a lot lately, and it’s been a really great thing for me.”

Joey’s songs are deeply personal, often inspired by his family and the people he meets. One of his most meaningful moments came when he wrote “Battleground” for a fan who was battling breast cancer. Another song, written for his late sister, became his most-streamed track, while a song he penned for his father as a Father’s Day gift unexpectedly became a radio hit. His music, rich with emotion and authenticity, reflects a life lived openly and compassionately.

Signed to a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, Joey continues to evolve as both artist and storyteller. He advises aspiring musicians to prepare for long hours, rejection, and perseverance, but most importantly, to love the craft. For Joey, music has never been about fame or perfection. It’s about connection and telling stories people can feel and relate to.

“I think being able to tell my story through music is just a blessing altogether,” Joey said. “I’m not the best communicator, but when I sing a song or write a song, it’s like you get it.”

Through every song and every stage, Joey Green remains rooted in his Texas upbringing, his Choctaw pride, and his belief that music, at its best, brings people together.

Hear Joey Green’s music on major streaming outlets, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. He also has music videos on Facebook and YouTube.