Michael Marcagi is an American singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Early life and education Marcagi was raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati and attended Anderson High School. In 2014, he graduated from Thomas More College (later: University), where he played collegiate golf.
Career Prior to his solo career, Marcagi performed in a band called the Heavy Hours.
Marcagi released his solo debut single, "The Other Side", in December 2023. The following month, he announced he had signed to Warner Records and released a second single, "Scared to Start". Aided by popularity on TikTok, "Scared to Start" marked Marcagi's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Both singles were included on Marcagi's debut EP, American Romance, released in February 2024.
Touring Marcagi opened for Noah Kahan's Oceania leg of The Great Divide Tour in fall 2026.
Personal Life Michael Marcagi is dating professional runner, Gabrielle Jennings. They both reside in Boulder, Colorado when not travelling.
When on tour, Marcagi has played golf with Wesley Schultz from The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Along with golf, Marcagi also runs to stay active.
Discography Albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details Under the Streetlights Released: February 6, 2026 Label: Warner
Extended plays +List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions US CAN American Romance Released: February 8, 2024 Format: Digital download Label: Warner 195 70 Midwest Kid Released: April 18, 2025 Format: Digital download Label: Warner - -
Singles +List of singles with selected chart positions and certifications Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US AUS CAN IRE NZ NOR SWE SWI UK WW "The Other Side" 2023 — — — 84 — — — — — — American Romance "Scared to Start" 2024 54 12 20 4 13 13 19 16 9 35 RIAA: 2× Platinum ARIA: 3× Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum IFPI SWI: Gold MC: 5× Platinum RMNZ: 2× Platinum "Good Enough" — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="2" "Keep Me Honest" — — — — — — — — — — "Midwest Kid" 2025 — — — — — — — — — — Midwest Kid "Flyover State" — — — — — — — — — — "Follows You" — — — — — — — — — — "Wish I Never Met You" (with Wesley Schultz) — — — — — — — — — — "Humbling" — — — — — — — — — — "Unlocks Me" — — — — — — — — — — Under the Streetlights "Didn't Include Me (American Dream)" 2026 — — — — — — — — — —
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