Max McNown

Max Winter McNown (born July 20, 2001) is an American singer-songwriter. He has charted with the singles "A Lot More Free" and "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)".

McNown grew up in Bend, Oregon. He began his music career in 2023, signing with Fugitive Records.

Career Early life Max Winter McNown was born in West Linn, Oregon and later moved to Bend, Oregon. He graduated high school in 2020 and attended college for two years. In August 2022, he moved to Southern California and learned guitar.

2023–present: Career beginnings In April 2023, McNown released his debut single "Freezing in November". This was followed in September 2024 with the EP Willfully Blind.

McNown's third studio album, Leave On a Light was announced in July 2026 and scheduled for release on September 25, 2026. Personal life He married Sallie Kate Goff on October 25, 2025. She has starred alongside him in his music videos for songs "Strong as Iron" and "Forever Ain't Long Enough". Max is the nephew to Cade McNown and Brandon Ebel, founder of Tooth & Nail Records.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions US AUS CAN UKDown. Wandering Released: April 12, 2024 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming 176 72 93 20 Leave On a Light Scheduled: September 25, 2026 USCountry USCountryAirplay USPop USRock AUS CAN NZHot UKDown. MC: 2× Platinum RMNZ: Platinum A Lot More Free and Wandering "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)" 2025 26 7 6 34 — — 19 — — 39 BPI: Silver

RMNZ: Gold Wandering "St. Helens Alpenglow" 2025 38 Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up) "Same Questions" 28 "The Cost of Growing Up" 32 "Turned Into Missing You" 38 "Standstill (My My My)" 2026 40 Leave On a Light "Heart You Didn't Break" 23 "Something to Someone" 27