George Birge is an American

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artist. From 2013 to 2020, he was one half of the duo Waterloo Revival with Cody Cooper. Birge began recording independently in 2021.

Biography

George Birge was born in

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. He began singing when he was 14 years old, and began writing songs with his friend Cody Cooper when both were still teenagers. The two separated after high school, but reunited in 2013 when Cooper returned to Austin to visit his family. From 2013 to 2020, the two recorded on

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as the duo Waterloo Revival. After Waterloo Revival broke up in 2021, Birge began writing songs by himself. This included cuts by

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and

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, along with former

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member

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also recorded Birge's songs "Need a Bar Sometimes" and "Catchin' Up with an Old Memory", both of which he released as singles. In late 2021, Walker encouraged Birge to release his songs on the social media platform

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. This led to his song "

Beer Beer, Truck Truck "Beer Beer, Truck Truck" is a 2021 song by American country music singer George Birge. The chorus of the song is a based on a viral video on TikTok made by Erynn Chambers, intended to satirize country music. The song in turn defends the genre, and ...

" gaining attention on the platform late in the year. Due to this song's success, Birge signed with Records Nashville, an independent label in

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. He released a single titled "Mind on You" through the label in late 2021, with Michael Knox serving as producer. "Mind on You" debuted at number 58 on the ''

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chart dated August 8, 2022, peaking at number 34 on the chart in June 2023.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

References

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