Ian Munsick

Early life and education Munsick was born and raised on ranches in Wyoming, which remains a major draw of inspiration for his music. and he began performing alongside his father and two older brothers as The Munsick Boys at the age of 10. The group won "Group of the Year" at the 2017 Academy of Western Artists awards. Munsick attended high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee with a degree in Songwriting and Music Business. and he signed a solo record deal with Warner Music Nashville. "Long Haul" was issued as Munsick's debut single with the label on April 12, 2021, and served as the lead single to his debut studio album, Coyote Cry, which was released on February 26, 2021. He made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, performing in October 2021.

His second studio album, White Buffalo, was released on April 7, 2023. It includes "Long Live Cowgirls", which was initially recorded as a duet with Cody Johnson and was certified Gold by the RIAA.

In 2024, Munsick released the documentary film, White Buffalo: Voices of the West. The documentary original premiered at the Beverly Theater during the National Finals Rodeo in 2023. It expands on the Western themes found in Munsick's sophomore album by displaying the relationship between ranchers, cowboys, and the Indigenous people of the area. During the film, Munsick has conversations with members of Crow and Blackfeet Nation. The film was named Best Feature Documentary at the Angeles Film Festival and Best Documentary at the C47 Film Festival. It was also a selection at the Arizona International Film Festival, EQUUS International Film Festival, Kansas City FilmFest International and the Riverside International Film Festival.

A year later, a deluxe version of the album was released titled White Buffalo: Introduce You to God with additional bonus tracks. His song "Long Haul" received RIAA gold certification in 2023, with this single "Horses Are Faster" receiving the same in 2024. and also selected as an Opry NextStage artist the same year.

Munsick's third studio album, Eagle Feather, was released on April 18, 2025. It marked the third and final release for Munsick via Warner Music Nashville, as he chose to release music independently moving forward.

In January 2026, Munsick announced a partnership with Triple Tigers Records and his own West to the Rest Records, and released "Geronimo" on January 30, 2026. His first single under the partnership, "Love Is Blind", was released to country radio on April 20, 2026. It served as the lead single to Munsick's fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, which will be released on August 21, 2026.

Touring

In the first quarter of 2023, Munsick headlined "Long Live Cowgirls Tour," a tour named after his sophomore album. The same year, he headlined "The Buffalo Roams" tour Munsick began his "Boots, Buckles & Bolos" tour in January 2024. Later that year, he began his headline "Country & Western Tour" in 2024. During the tour, he sold out his first show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in June the same year. During his career, Munsick has also toured alongside musicians such as Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson.

Headline

2024, Country & Western Tour 2024, Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour 2023, Long Live Cowgirls 2023, The Buffalo Roams

Personal life Munsick began dating his manager Caroline Rudolph, and welcomed their first child together, son Crawford, in February 2020.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions and sales Title Album detailsCoyote Cry Release date: February 26, 2021 Label: Warner Music Nashville Format: CD, digital download, LPWhite Buffalo Release date: April 7, 2023 Label: Warner Music Nashville Format: CD, digital download, LPEagle Feather Release date: April 18, 2025 Label: Warner Music Nashville Format: CD, digital download, LPThe Mountain Goat Release date: August 21, 2026 Label: West to the Rest/Triple Tigers Format: CD, digital download, LP

Extended plays Title EP details Ian Munsick "Long Haul" 2021 52 RIAA: Gold Coyote Cry "Long Live Cowgirls" 2023 54 RIAA: Platinum White Buffalo "Love Is Blind" 2026 47 The Mountain Goat

Other certified songs Title Year Certifications Album "Horses Are Faster" 2017 RIAA: Gold Ian Munsick - EP