Biography

Fritz Hager is an “indie guy” in his own words, a rock n’ roll maverick who spans pop, punk, and whatever Matty Healy is. Hager’s Texan upbringing unequivocally fostered his love of music. He grew up a typical preacher’s kid, not just in the pews but also in the stands with the choir. Hager turned a corner into middle school when he picked up his first guitar and started songwriting. He eventually went on to study theatre at Oklahoma City University, but realized after one semester that he was not the conventional college type. Hager took a mental health hiatus, which proved to be his own microcosmic Muscle Shoals—a period of growth and creativity. Certainly, the influence of his heroes—AC/DC, The Killers, Oasis, Ed Sheeran, James Bay, John Mayer, and others—cannot be overestimated. He auditioned for Season 20 of American Idol where he made his mark as a judge and fan favorite, peaking at Top 5. While on the show, music from his debut EP topped the iTunes Charts. True to his independent nature, the self-titled project was entirely crowd-funded. This success story was quickly followed by his single “Hearts Align,” which reached #5 on the Alternative Charts. Fusing humor, clever lyrics and instantly infectious melodies, Fritz Hager's music tends to have you up on your feet with a smirk-like smile on your face. Thanks for stopping by. x