Michael Cosner began performing when he was 7 years old, doing a song or two with his Father’s band, The Honky-Tonk Goodtime Band, whenever they played a “family friendly” venue. His first live appearance was in Mocksville, NC. He performed Ricky Skaggs’ “Cryin’ My Heart Out Over You.” Michael’s early years were filled with music by artists like George Jones, Gene Watson, Johnny Paycheck, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and others. This provided the foundation from which his musical identity would form in later years. Even though he had learned a few chords when he was younger, Michael really started to learn how to play the guitar in his teenage years. It was at this time that he also began writing songs. Michael was heavily influenced at this time, not only vocally, but lyrically and melodically, by artists like Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Alan Jackson and Joe Diffie. In 1998, Michael became lead singer and front man for a very successful regionally touring band called Native Son. During this time, Michael learned the skills necessary to be a great entertainer as well as vocalist. While with Native Son, Michael shared the stage with many great, well-known artists like Gary Allan, Shenandoah, Sara Evans, Sawyer Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, Wade Hayes and others. Michael left Native Son in 2001 and concentrated on songwriting. Michael recorded STAY COUNTRY, his first collection or original material, which was released in September of 2012.

“He has a great mix of traditional and contemporary country, a mix that is fresh and is a sound that is needed on today’s country radio station.”
— Kaylyn Jacobs, That’s Music To Me

“His voice lends itself perfectly to closing your eyes and drifting back to early tones of greats such as Merle Haggard.”
— Paul Oxley, New Country UK

“Cosner’s vocal chops will never be in question. His range is superb, falling somewhere between a George Strait baritone and a Josh Turner bass, with a bit of Gene Watson tenor thrown in.”
— Ogi Overman, The Jamestown News

“That voice. It’s a Sunday morning baritone, with a slight North Carolina twang that’s as distinctive as Lexington-style barbecue.”
— Jeri Rowe, Entertainment Writer, Greensboro News & Record

“Country Music needs you!”
— Billy Block, Radio Host, The Billy Block Show

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