Coffey Anderson (born December 15, 1978)[1] (sometimes using just his mononym Cofféy or Coffey) is an American country singer-songwriter and internet personality, originally from Bangs, Texas. He came to fame through his YouTube videos releasing Christian versions of mainstream music. In 2008 he took part in Nashville Star.[2]
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| Birth name | Cofféy Anderson |
| Born | December 15, 1978 |
| Origin | Bangs, Texas, United States |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | Coffeyanderson.com |
His self-titled album Coffey Anderson released on September 28, 2010 on Coffey Entertainment / Dream Records / Universal entered the Billboard 200 at No. 134. Five of his eleven albums are general albums: Southern Man (2008), Me and You (2008), Coffey Anderson (2010), Boots & Jeans (2012), This Is Me (2016) and Country Style (2018). The rest are faith-based Christian albums: Inspiration Vol. 1 (2008), three released in the series Worship Unplugged, Volumes 1 and 2 in 2008, and Vol. 3 in 2011, Redemption (2013) and God Is Enough (2015). He also released Kids Songs EP (2015). And Anderson's newest release Country Style (2018). Anderson founded his own indie label Coffey Global LLC and tours extensively.
Early life
editRaised in Bangs, Texas, Coffey Anderson has a bachelor's degree in Ministry from Howard Payne University (HPU).[3] He also played basketball as a second class All American for the HPU Yellow Jackets team in Brownwood, Texas for period 1999–2002.[4] As a basketball player, he had already been chosen All-State, All-West Texas Super Team and All-Area teams for two seasons along with being named District MVP for his junior and senior seasons before joining the Yellow Jackets.[citation needed]
Musical style
editPredominantly a country artist, Anderson previously recorded as a gospel singer.[1] His song "I Wanna Be Your Cowboy" features a country rock sound,[1] while Anderson raps on the song "Hillbilly Gangster".[1]
Career
editAnderson became known via his YouTube videos where he sings lively renditions of original and cover materials.[5] singing pop, country and Christian songs. He is also known for his interactive stage performances. Some of his more popular YouTube videos include his compositions "Memphis", "Southern Man" "Rock and Roll Sally", "Can I?" and "Better Today". He has also been involved in Direct-to-Fan networks in the music community, launching his "Direct-to-Fan Live Sessions".[6]
On April 30, 2010, Coffey signed a record deal with Los Angeles label Dream Records.[7] His self-titled album Coffey Anderson released on September 28, 2010 is his first charting album on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. The first single from the album is "You Are All I'm After" with an accompanying music video. He has followed it up with two new singles, "Seek Your Face" and "Sunshine".
In popular culture
editCoffey was briefly a contestant on season 2 of American Idol in 2003, making it to the Hollywood round.[3]
Coffey had a small walk on during the series run of Life Goes On.[citation needed]
Coffey’s song “Mr. Red White and Blue” is occasionally used in TikTok videos.
Nashville Star
editIn 2008, Anderson was one of the 12 finalists on Nashville Star in its sixth and last season, broadcast nationally on NBC with repeats on American and Canadian CMT networks and a companion radio show entitled Nashville Star Radio featuring the week's performances from the television show, as well as exclusive in-studio performances and interviews with the finalists and judges. Coffey Anderson placed 4th overall.[2] In addition to cover renditions, Anderson sang from his own compositions including "Southern Man" from the CD of the same title, and "Rock'n'Roll Sally". He was eliminated in Week 8 (broadcast July 28, 2008) just before the finals. He finished 4th overall out of 12 finalist acts.
Country Ever After
editOn 6 November 2020, Netflix premiered Anderson's reality TV sitcom Country Ever After, costarring his wife Criscilla Crossland, their three children and his father, Stanley Anderson. The series was planned to be called Country-Ish but was changed to the present one on launch. The series' first season followed Anderson's independent country music career, Criscilla's battle with stage 3 colon cancer and return to professional dancing, and explored how they mix both with family and their shared faith. The series was produced by Touched by an Angel star Roma Downey.[8]
Appearances in other media
editIn February 2013, Taco Bell used a Spanish version of Lionel Richie's "Hello", sung by Anderson, in the restaurant chain's Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos commercial.[9]
In 2016, Anderson recorded an instructional video titled "Stop the Violence Safety Video for When You Get Pulled Over by the Police".[10]
Personal life
editAnderson met hip-hop dancer Criscilla Crossland at a church in 2008 and they got married on February 14, 2009. The couple has three children; a son and two daughters. Anderson has another daughter from a previous marriage. [11]
He is involved in charity, partnering with the Military Warriors Support Foundation based in San Antonio, Texas.[12]
Discography
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Videography
edit- 2010: "You Are All I'm After / Free"[13]
- 2013: "2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed"[14]
- 2013: "Mighty to Save"[15]
- 2013: "15 Minutes"[16]
- 2014: "Better Today"[17]
- 2014: "Hillbilly Gangster"[18]
- 2014: "All the Way to Texas"[19]
- 2014: "Mr Red White and Blue"[20]
- 2015: "Magazine Girl"[21]
- 2016: "Tacos and Margaritas"[22]
- 2016: "I Wanna Be Your Cowboy"[23]
- 2017: "Bud Light Blue"[24]
- 2017: "Can I"[25]
- 2017: "Stay with Me"[26]
- 2018: "Ride Out"
- 2019: "Memory Lane"
- 2020: "She's Famous"
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Darling, Cary (September 28, 2016). "Singer Coffey Anderson wants to build a bridge between black and blue". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Texas. Archived from the original on July 14, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
Anderson, 37...grew up as the son of a white father and black mother...
- ^ a b "Coffey Anderson talks about 'Nashville Star' and his future plans". Reality TV World. July 30, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b "Bangs native Coffey Anderson looks to outshine competition on 'Nashville Star' » Abilene Reporter News". Archived from the original on January 15, 2010. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ "Howard Payne Athletics - HPU Basketball Alumni Making His Mark On Nashville Star". Hpusports.com. October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "coffeysouthernman". YouTube. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Coffey Anderson recording (iCoffey.com) NEW ALBUM". Ustream.TV. October 22, 2009. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "+ Dream Records - Coffey Anderson +". Archived from the original on May 21, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ "Country Ever After | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ Andrew, Unterberger (March 6, 2013). "Sing Más: Talking to the Guys Behind the Taco Bell Ads with the Spanish-Translated Pop Songs". Retrieved April 5, 2013.
- ^ Holley, Peter (July 11, 2016). "How Philando Castile's killing changed the way blacks talk about surviving traffic stops". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 12, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ Trapp, Philip (November 20, 2019). "Coffey Anderson's Wife Criscilla Diagnosed With Colon Cancer". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "Coffey Anderson". tseentertainment.com. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Coffey Anderson - "You Are All I'm After" "FREE" | iCoffey.com". YouTube. August 30, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2016.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Too Blessed To Be Stressed - Coffey Anderson (Country Christian Music Artist) Part 1". YouTube. November 6, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2016.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Hillsong United - Mighty To Save - Coffey". YouTube. November 20, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2016.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Coffey Anderson - "15 Minutes" (New Country Music) on itunes". YouTube. November 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Best Wedding Song EVER - Better Today - Coffey Anderson (on iTunes and GooglePlay)". YouTube. September 18, 2014. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Country Rap - Hillbilly Gangster - Coffey (on iTunes)". YouTube. September 10, 2014. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Coffey - All The Way To Texas - Song about Cancer". YouTube. December 11, 2014. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Best Patriotic Song EVER - Mr Red White and Blue - Coffey Anderson (on iTunes)". YouTube. November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Coffey Anderson - Magazine Girl - (New Country Music) on iTunes". YouTube. December 10, 2015. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Coffey Anderson - Tacos and Margaritas - Country Music Songs". YouTube. March 2, 2016. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "I Wanna Be Your Cowboy - New Country Music - Coffey Anderson". YouTube. January 8, 2018. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
- ^ "Bud Light Blue - Coffey Anderson". YouTube. November 29, 2017. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Can I - Coffey Anderson". YouTube. May 19, 2017. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Sad Love Songs - Stay With Me - Coffey Anderson". YouTube. November 29, 2017. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2017.