Kashus Culpepper, a 27-year-old country music artist from Central Alabama, is infusing Nashville’s folk-country scene with a powerful blend of gospel-inspired soul music. Known for his deeply emotive performances, Culpepper’s sound evokes the kind of heartwarming response typically reserved for a Sunday morning sermon.
Culpepper reflected on his musical roots, crediting his early influences to Pastor McGhee, a Baptist preacher whose hymn singing left an indelible mark on him. “Pastor was the first taste I ever had of hearing somebody sing hymns with so much soul and spirit that he sweated through towels and touched people’s souls,” Culpepper shared, a smile spreading across his face as he stood beneath a photo of Johnny and June Carter Cash.
Culpepper’s raw, heartfelt style shines in tracks like his 2023 single, “Who Hurt You,” which left listeners moved and marked a significant milestone in his rising career. A year after its release, Culpepper stood at the Opry’s iconic circle, sweat glistening on his brow as he powered through his inaugural performance at one of country music’s most revered stages.
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