Joseph O’Brien: Artist Profile + Playlist

Joseph O’Brien (27) is a singer/songwriter originally from Brentwood, TN, who currently lives in Nashville. He grew up around music, and his Dad, Michael O’Brien, has been in full-time music ministry for 30+ years.

Joseph first gained prominence in the music world by appearing on the 13th season of America’s Got Talent. After finishing in the quarter-finals of AGT, he attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, studying Commercial Music.

Joseph signed with Gottee Records in 2021.

Joseph is known for his funny personality, and skilled use of pop sounds and musical concepts while staying true to his values. His lyrics are authentic, cross-cultural, and relatable – because aren’t we all trying to hold onto the hope of love too?

Joseph, along with his friend, Coby James, hosted a podcast called the CoJo Show in 2022-2023. The podcast found social media success through its paradoxy – yet true – songs. One song was an ode to Steven Curtis Chapman, and ultimately gave both Joseph and Coby the chance to go on tour with Steven Curtis Chapman himself.

Joseph was featured as a special guest on the ’24 WinterJam tour. His latest release was a feature with Jordana Bryant on a song called “Out Of The Blue” about realizing how someone can add so much color to your vision. In May of 2025, He married his wife, Taylor, after a whirlwind romance.

https://www.josephobrienmusic.com/

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birthday: February 16th, 1998

label: Gottee