Born & Raised in Pell City, Alabama, Tristen Gressett was inspired by the sounds and influences of the 60s. With a voice that strides the ranges of Folk, Blues, Rock & Soul, he never fails to pay homage to the likes of Billy Joel, Bob Dylan &Tom Petty.

His life has taken him through rigid circumstances which he says has made him the storyteller that he is today. In 2022, he made it to Top 11 on American Idol, where he showcased a more fun & lighthearted side of his artistry.

After this feat, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he resides today. He continues to hold the personas of a poet, and an eccentric, but nevertheless he juggles them effortlessly.