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Cameron Whitcomb Talks Music, Skydiving and More While Hanging Out With Adoptable Puppies
Whitcomb got some adorable company from five adoptable puppies during this interview.
Cameron Whitcomb; Photo by Osprey Media
Everything is a bit more chaotic with puppies, and when you combine the chaos of five adorable adoptable puppies with the infectious energy of Cameron Whitcomb, you never quite know what’s going to happen.
Whitcomb joined us at the Country Now studio for the latest episode of The Pupdate, where he opened up about his skyrocketing career, upcoming headlining tour and more.
Sitting on the floor as puppies from Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue played around him, Whitcomb admitted that while he loves dogs, having one of his own isn’t exactly in the cards for him right now.
“I can be the uncle. I’m a good dog uncle,” he joked.
Fresh off several wins at the Canadian Country Music Awards, including taking home the title of Entertainer of the Year, the 23-year-old was still riding high from the big night. Although he wasn’t there in person to accept the award, Whitcomb said it was “amazing” to receive the top honor.
It’s no surprise to see Whitcomb collecting major accolades. His career has skyrocketed in recent months following the release of his 2024 debut EP, Quitter, which was inspired by his journey of overcoming addiction. Since then, he has amassed more than 1.1 billion global streams and has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Watch Cameron Whitcomb on the Pupdate
His debut album, The Hard Way, was released last year, and The Hard Way (Complete Edition) is out now, anchored by the track “Want For Nothing.” The song garnered more than 2.5 million pre-release social views, and Whitcomb admits it has quickly become one of his “favorite songs.”
“Want For Nothing”
“I’m really glad people have been really getting down with it. It’s been cool. I remember the first time we played it, nobody had heard it. Nobody had heard it. And then as soon as I got into that chorus, people really lit up and I’ve never heard them react to a song they’ve never heard before like that. So it was really cool. And I’ve been loving seeing how well it’s been doing online and people really love the song.”
“Want For Nothing” finds Whitcomb reflecting on the struggles, mistakes and imperfections he carries while expressing gratitude for the person who continues to love and accept him through it all. At its core, the song is about finding comfort and unconditional love after spending years feeling lost and unable to find balance.
Is Cameron Whitcomb Country?
“Want For Nothing” is just one example of the range Whitcomb brings to his music. Rather than trying to fit into a specific genre or sound, the rising star says he is focused on making music that feels authentic to him and allowing listeners to decide how they want to define it.
“I don’t put the music in the box. I’m very, very adamant on just making great art. Wherever people want to put it is up to them. I’ll never claim to be country, but I’ll never claim not to be country because you know what is country?”
Whitcomb has spent time on the road with several country artists, including HARDY, who he says is someone he’d love to write songs with one day.
With the puppies continuing to run around the studio, Whitcomb also opened up about his newest hobby: skydiving.
“I went and got my skydive license. So now I just go travel all around the US jumping on planes by myself. They make you do a bit of training before they send you out of a plane with a parachute. So I had to go do that. I did one tandem and then I was like, ‘Damn, this would be so great if I wasn’t strapped to a dude.’ And then I went and got my license and now I’ve been just jumping on a plane steady.”
So, while Whitcomb is traveling from city to city for his music, fans may also find him taking to the skies in between shows.
Headlining Tour
The hitmaker is currently in the midst of his headlining The Kingdom of Fear Tour, which kicked off in late September. With many dates already sold out and his 2027 European & UK Tour nearly sold out as well, Whitcomb shows no signs of slowing down.
“I actually am super, incredibly grateful for this amazing life I live.”
A few of these sweet pups are still looking for their forever homes. Those interested in adopting should contact Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, a foster-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Middle Tennessee and run primarily by volunteers. Proverbs is fully dedicated to the care and well-being of every animal they rescue. To learn more or make a donation, click HERE.
Lauren Jo Black is a longtime country music journalist, editor, host, and media personality whose work has helped shape the conversation around country music for nearly two decades. As the current Editor-in-Chief of Country Now, she has become one of the genre’s most respected voices, interviewing hundreds of country music’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, and countless others. Over the course of her career, Black’s written work and interviews have reached billions of country music fans worldwide. A 2009 graduate of the University of Central Florida, Black began her career by founding Country Music Is Love, one of country music’s earliest independent digital publications, which she later sold to a major record label in 2015 before it was rebranded as Sounds Like Nashville. She then served as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief for more than two years. Her work has also appeared in Forbes, and she previously served as the Country Music Expert for Answers.com. Widely recognized for her expertise, Black has appeared as a featured guest on The Bobby Bones Show, BobbyCast, and Scripps News Morning Rush, providing insight on country music’s biggest moments. She has also hosted Country Now Live, a concert series featuring performances from artists including Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Chris Young, and more. The series has welcomed thousands of fans in person while reaching millions more online. In addition, she hosted Connect With Country Now, a weekly interview series featuring conversations with rising country stars. Throughout her career, Black has earned a reputation for discovering and championing artists long before they become household names. She has covered Luke Bryan since the early days of his career, beginning when he was writing songs for other artists, including Billy Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions,” before stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” and eventually becoming one of biggest names in music. She also gave Megan Moroney her first opportunity to walk a major red carpet as Country Now’s official guest correspondent at the 2022 CMA Awards. An interview she conducted in 2018 for Forbes.com with Luke Combs that inspired his multi-week No. 1 hit, “Doin’ This.” She has also hosted stages at CMA Fest, moderated an industry panel at Country Radio Seminar, and helped lead important conversations about the evolving landscape of country music media. Beyond journalism, Black has also used her platform to support charitable causes and highlight organizations making an impact. Through Country Now Live, she has helped raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while also advocating for animal rescue through Country Now’s Pupdate series, spotlighting organizations including MuttNation Foundation, Wags & Walks, and Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Black has been recognized as one of Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. She is a longtime member of both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). After nearly 20 years covering country music, Lauren Jo Black has spent her career telling the stories behind the artists, songs, and moments that have shaped the genre. Her first-ever book, Country Music Forever: An A-to-Z Celebration of Icons, Songs and Stories, brings that same passion and firsthand knowledge to the page, celebrating not only the legendary artists and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of fans, but also the places, traditions, and cultural moments that have made country music one of the most beloved genres around the world.
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