Brent Allen, a proud native Austinite (aka unicorn), began his musical journey at the age of three in a family deeply connected to music. While attending Westwood High School, he was heavily influenced by ’90s country legends like Clint Black, Alan Jackson, Vince Gill and George Strait along with the songs and timeless music of traditional icons like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Roger Miller among so many others. Brent developed a passion for country music and telling stories through his songwriting, penning some of his first ones at just 12 years old.
In 1995, Brent reached the finals of a local Austin talent competition, solidifying his desire and honing his natural ability to perform for large audiences. Later that year, a trip to the CMA Awards in Nashville further fueled his commitment to music, as well as another trip to Music City 3 years later. By 2003, he had joined the board of directors of the Austin Songwriters Group, released his second studio album, and toured Texas, Louisiana, and the UK, performing nearly 200 shows a year.
Now, nearly 30 years later, Brent is a seasoned veteran and proud supporter of his beloved Austin music scene and his fellow artists and musicians. You’ll likely find him hanging out at legendary places like the Historic Broken Spoke, or just down the road on South Lamar at the famed Saxon Pub.
Beyond music, Brent is developing a music-themed television show, TexCentric, with pyrotechnic stuntman Dr. Danger of America’s Got Talent fame. He is also a trained voice-over actor and is writing his first book, an autobiography. A proud member of HAAM and the Recording Academy, Brent is currently working on songs for his third studio album, continuing to share his music with audiences who have followed his journey over the years.