5 Fun facts about Koe Wetzel ahead of Birthday Bash

Jul 6, 2025, 12:20 PM

Koe Wetzel is rising up the country music scene and he’s bringing a different twist to the genre. Already putting out six albums, Wetzel has over 3.4 billion streams so far in his music career with one of his biggest hits being “High Road.”

Here’s 5 fun facts ever Wetzel fan should know.

1.His full name is Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel. 

2. At the age of six, Wetzel was already performing because his mother was a touring country music singer.

3. Wetzel played college football (linebacker) at Tarleton State University down in Texas.

4. The biggest musical influences for Wetzel have been Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, 50 Cent, and Nirvana.

5. Wetzel owns his own bar and restaurant in Texas called. “Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room.”

Koe Wetzel will be headlining our Birthday Bash on July 6 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. You can purchase your tickets below.

Birthday Bash 45: Tickets on sale now

 

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