This Houston-born, Philly-raised artist possesses a musical maturity that belies his age, making him an undeniable force. Being the son of a proud United States Marine, Holdyn Barder
inherited a strong will and an indomitable spirit. His father’s dedication and discipline through his own personal triumphs became the backbone of Holdyn’s uncommon work ethic. Holdyn’s
got a knack for songwriting, too, and it’s no surprise—his mother’s an author. With his stadium-electrifying guitar riffs, authentic storytelling, and charismatic demeanor, Holdyn’s
one-of-a-kind identity allows him to execute ballads and anthems. Holdyn Barder has established himself as one of Nashville’s most exciting up-and-coming artists. Holdyn’s musical endeavors
have garnered widespread and generous recognition from CMT, The Philadelphia Inquirer, MusicRow Magazine, 92.5 WXTU (Philadelphia’s Country Station), FOX, NBC, ABC, the
Philadelphia Eagles, Wawa, and more. Holdyn’s music has been co-penned by Holdyn with/or by songwriters responsible for Nashville’s largest hitmakers (Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Luke Combs,
Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, et. al.). In Summer 2023, the young star was recognized on the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s (NSAI) ‘Ones to Watch’ list. In 2024, Holdyn Barder built significant momentum by releasing Philly sports-themed songs “Go Birds” and “Ring That Bell” which built hometown buzz from respective teams, players, and media outlets.
Following his regional success, Holdyn was awarded the 2024 Barefoot Country Music Fest Golden Boot Award. Additionally, Holdyn’s exceptional achievements have merited him a
coveted spot in the Stone Harbor Museum, where he now stands proudly alongside a familiar hometown neighbor, Taylor Swift. Holdyn Barder looks forward to prioritizing his relationship
with his fans and releasing new music in 2025.