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.
In October 2006, Gregg began playing for 2006 American Idol finalist and 2013 “Dancing With The Stars” champion, Kellie Pickler. Gregg continues to play drums/percussion for Kellie, and he is also her musical director. Kellie’s gig has 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 has taken three USO tours traveling to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Turkey, Italy, Spain, and England to perform for the troops.
During his time in Nashville, he has had the opportunity to perform on many different television shows with Kellie as well as television with Aaron Tippin and Craig Campbell. 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:
In October 2006, Gregg began playing for 2006 American Idol finalist and 2013 “Dancing With The Stars” champion, Kellie Pickler. Gregg continues to play drums/percussion for Kellie, and he is also her musical director. Kellie’s gig has 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 has taken three USO tours traveling to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Turkey, Italy, Spain, and England to perform for the troops.
During his time in Nashville, he has had the opportunity to perform on many different television shows with Kellie as well as television with Aaron Tippin and Craig Campbell. 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
* Craig Campbell * SheDaisy * Jaron & The Long Road to Love * The Black Lillies |
* Josh Turner
* Ty Herndon * Trent Willmon * Katrina Elam * Josh Thompson |
* Ray Scott
* Greg Bates * Brian McComas * Erika Jo |
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 * Kip Moore * Cole Swindell * Jana Kramer * RaeLynn * Billy Yates * Jeannie Seely * T. Graham Brown * Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) |
* Luke Bryan
* Lee Brice * Dustin Lynch * Thompson Square * Tyler Farr * Josh Thompson * Michael Ray * Lindsay Ell * The Kinleys * Jeff Bates * Mo Pitney * Jimmy Fortune |
* John Oates
* Brett Eldredge * Justin Moore * Phil Vassar * Rodney Atkins * Jon Pardi * Chase Bryant * Casey James * Colt Ford * Buddy Jewel * Jason Crabb * Daily & Vincent |
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. In the Fall 2006, Gregg was hired as Adjunct Percussion Instructor at Tennessee State University where he continues to teach percussion at the collegiate level. 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. In the Fall 2006, Gregg was hired as Adjunct Percussion Instructor at Tennessee State University where he continues to teach percussion at the collegiate level. He also teaches privately in the Nashville area. Contact him here for more information.
Playing for various artists during
the Carl Black CMA After Party (Nov. 2015)