BIO
Originally from Teutopolis, Illinois, Gregg moved to Nashville in 2000 after completing his Bachelor’s degree (Eastern Illinois University) and Master’s degree (University of Tennessee, Knoxville). He immediately began spending his days working for the former johnnyraBB drumstick company and playing nights in the local club scene. In 2003, he began playing with country artist Aaron Tippin where he spent 3 ½ years touring throughout the United States including an overseas tour to Kuwait and Afghanistan.
Gregg currently freelances in the Nashville area and previously played with country artist, Easton Corbin, from 2017-2025. Easton has had two #1 hits on country radio and other top 5 hits on each of his three albums.
For the 10+ years prior to playing for Easton, Gregg played drums and was musical director for 2006 American Idol finalist and 2013 “Dancing With The Stars” winner, Kellie Pickler. While with Kellie, he performed on numerous television shows including: The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, The Today Show, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, The View, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Regis & Kelly, Fox and Friends, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Awards, ACA Awards, and the Salute to the Troops ACM Special. Kellie’s gig also included touring on Brad Paisley’s “Bonfires & Amplifiers” tour, Rascal Flatts’ “Still Feels Good” & “Nothing Like This” tours, Sugarland’s “Love on the Inside” tour, Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” tour, and Toby Keith’s “Hammer Down Under” Australian tour. Also with Kellie, Gregg took four USO tours traveling to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Turkey, Italy, Spain, England, and Hawaii to perform for the troops.
During his time in Nashville, he has had the opportunity to perform on many different television shows. In 2012/2013, Gregg appeared on various episodes of Season 1 of the ABC hit show “Nashville” where he was the drummer for the “Juliette Barnes” character played by Hayden Panettiere. Check out the television credits page to see a list of all of his television performances.
Over the past several years, Gregg has also subbed shows with the following artists on the road:
Gregg currently freelances in the Nashville area and previously played with country artist, Easton Corbin, from 2017-2025. Easton has had two #1 hits on country radio and other top 5 hits on each of his three albums.
For the 10+ years prior to playing for Easton, Gregg played drums and was musical director for 2006 American Idol finalist and 2013 “Dancing With The Stars” winner, Kellie Pickler. While with Kellie, he performed on numerous television shows including: The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, The Today Show, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, The View, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Regis & Kelly, Fox and Friends, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Awards, ACA Awards, and the Salute to the Troops ACM Special. Kellie’s gig also included touring on Brad Paisley’s “Bonfires & Amplifiers” tour, Rascal Flatts’ “Still Feels Good” & “Nothing Like This” tours, Sugarland’s “Love on the Inside” tour, Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” tour, and Toby Keith’s “Hammer Down Under” Australian tour. Also with Kellie, Gregg took four USO tours traveling to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Turkey, Italy, Spain, England, and Hawaii to perform for the troops.
During his time in Nashville, he has had the opportunity to perform on many different television shows. In 2012/2013, Gregg appeared on various episodes of Season 1 of the ABC hit show “Nashville” where he was the drummer for the “Juliette Barnes” character played by Hayden Panettiere. Check out the television credits page to see a list of all of his television performances.
Over the past several years, Gregg has also subbed shows with the following artists on the road:
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* Lady Antebellum
* Billy Dean * Craig Campbell * SheDaisy * Jaron & The Long Road to Love * The Black Lillies * Sammy Kershaw |
* Josh Turner
* Ty Herndon * Trent Willmon * John Ford Coley * Ward Davis * Katrina Elam |
* Darryl Worley
* Ray Scott * Greg Bates * Brian McComas * Erika Jo * Jeff Bates |
Gregg has also been part of house bands for various musical events where he has played for:
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* Steve Cropper
* Florida Georgia Line * Darius Rucker * Big & Rich * Gretchen Wilson * Lainey Wilson * Chris Young * Kip Moore * Cole Swindell * Jana Kramer * RaeLynn * Billy Yates * Jeannie Seely * T. Graham Brown * Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) * Jerrod Niemann * Mark Wills * Travis Denning * Jim Lauderdale * Blanco Brown * Russell Dickerson * Tim Rushlow * Dee White * Terri Gibbs * Crystal Gayle * T. G. Sheppard * Elle King |
* Lee Brice
* Luke Bryan * Dustin Lynch * Shenandoah * Thompson Square * Tyler Farr * Darryl Worley * Josh Thompson * Michael Ray * Lindsay Ell * The Kinleys * Jeff Bates * Mo Pitney * Jimmy Fortune * William Michael Morgan * Jamie O'Neal * Jameson Rodgers * Suzy Bogguss * Breland * Priscilla Block * Richie McDonald * Conner Smith * Tierra Kennedy * Moe Bandy * Chad Brock * Lacy J. Dalton * Darin & Brooke Aldridge * Belle Franz |
* John Oates
* Brett Eldredge * Joe Nichols * Justin Moore * Phil Vassar * Morgan Wallen * Rodney Atkins * Jon Pardi * Chase Bryant * Casey James * Colt Ford * Buddy Jewel * Jason Crabb * Daily & Vincent * Halfway to Hazard * Andy Griggs * Kassi Ashton * James Carothers * Bridgette Tatum * Tim Montana * Shane Profitt * Kameron Marlow * Ella Langley * Chapel Heart * Makenzie Phipps * Leona Wililams * Kelly Lang * Riley Thomas |
Gregg has also kept busy with studio work as well. He played drums on Brandy Clark’s “12 Stories” record which was nominated for a Grammy for Best County Album in 2014. He has co-written/co-produced music for the Cincinnati Reds baseball documentary, “Let’s Get Ready to Win” which made it’s television debut on the MLB network in 2011. He also co-produced music for the baseball documentary “Cobb Field,” which received a regional EMMY nomination in 2009. Check out his recording credits page for more info. Gregg has his own studio where he records drums/percussion for various projects and songwriters. More info about that can be found on the 2G's Studio page.
In addition to maintaining an active performing schedule, Gregg is also involved in the educational world. He is currently the Adjunct Percussion Instructor at Lipscomb University and taught at Tennessee State University from 2006-2022. He also teaches privately in the Nashville area. Contact him here for more information.
In addition to maintaining an active performing schedule, Gregg is also involved in the educational world. He is currently the Adjunct Percussion Instructor at Lipscomb University and taught at Tennessee State University from 2006-2022. He also teaches privately in the Nashville area. Contact him here for more information.
Playing for the Carl Black CMA After Party (Nov. 2015)