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.
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.
Career In April 2023, McNown released his debut single "Freezing in November".
McNown signed with Fugitive Recordings and in August 2023, released his debut EP A Lot More Free.
In April 2024, McNown released his debut album Wandering. This was followed in September 2024 with the EP Willfully Blind.
In May 2025, McNown released the single "Same Questions".https://maverick-country.com/max-mcnown-releases-beautiful-new-single-same-questions/
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.https://registry.theknot.com/sallie-kate-goff-max-mcnown-october-2025-ky/73629813 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 Leave On a Light: CANPeaks on the Billboard Canadian Albums: Wandering: Night Diving: UKDown. Wandering Released: April 12, 2024 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming — — 68 38 Night Diving Released: January 24, 2025 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming 176 72 93 20 Leave On a Light Released: September 25, 2026 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming — 49 — —
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions UKDown. A Lot More Free Released: August 25, 2023 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming 40 Willfully Blind Released: September 20, 2024 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming — Covers Released: December 26, 2024 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming — Both Sides of the Blade Released: November 14, 2025 Label: Fugitive Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming —
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USPeaks on the Billboard Hot 100: "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)": USCountryPeaks on the Hot Country Songs chart: "A Lot More Free": "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)": "Done For": USCountryAirplayPeaks on the Country Airplay chart: "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)": "Done For": USPop USRock AUS CANPeaks on the Canadian Hot 100: "A Lot More Free": "Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)": "Done For": NZHot SWEHeat. UKDown. "A Lot More Free" 2024 97 29 — 27 15 56 32 4 3 21 RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Platinum 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 MC: Platinum RMNZ: Gold Night Diving "Done For"https://www.countryaircheck.com/news/06-15-2026/206394/https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYJHjkKIlUW/ 2026 — 41 52 — — — 73 — — — Leave On a Light
Other charted and certified songs + List of charted and certified songs, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album NZHot"Turned Into Missing You": "Love Me Back" 2024 — MC: Platinum 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 "First Born Daughter" 35 "Comets" 33
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