Walker McGuire
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Jordan Walker, Johnny McGuire |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Country music |
| Parent | BBR Music Group (Wheelhouse imprint) |
Walker McGuire was a country music duo originating from Nashville, Tennessee in 2012, composed of singer-songwriters Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire. They issued a single through the Wheelhouse imprint of BBR Music Group before parting ways in 2019.
Biography
Jordan Walker, who hails from Vernon, Texas, initially performed in his hometown before moving to Nashville to further his career in country music. It was there that he encountered Johnny McGuire, a native of Fairway, Kansas, during a songwriting event. Their partnership caught the attention of the team behind the syndicated country radio program Big D and Bubba.
In 2017, the pair secured a contract with Wheelhouse, a label under BBR Music Group, and released their first single "Til Tomorrow," which climbed into the top 40 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. This song was included on their self-titled EP launched the same year. Critic Cillea Houghton highlighted the EP's fusion of contemporary country sounds with traditional influences, noting its wide market appeal. The duo followed up with another single, "Mama's Kitchen Table," in 2018. Additionally, Jordan Walker co-authored Luke Combs' hit 2017 track "When It Rains It Pours."
The duo announced their dissolution in February 2019 and removed their social media presence. Concurrently, Johnny McGuire expressed intentions to embark on a solo career.
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Indie | ||
| Walker McGuire |
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23 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Country Airplay | |||
| "Til Tomorrow" | 2017 | 50 | 35 | Walker McGuire |
| "Mama's Kitchen Table" | 2018 | — | — | |