Derek George

Derek George is a jack of all trades who got a running head start in his music career. He signed his first record deal during his senior year with his band Pearl River and followed that by working with Bryan White as his band leader and musical collaborator. Derek has worked in almost every facet of the industry, managing his own recording studio, being an accomplished session singer and guitarist, writing hit songs, producing major record label releases, and running an independent publishing company. Derek has over 100 “cuts” and 30 years of experience in the music business.

Signed to Spirit Music/Fluid Music Revolution, Derek George has penned songs for hit artists including Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Jake Worthington, Chris Young, Lauren Alaina, and more. In 2025, he gained his fourth No. 1 songwriting credit with Scotty McCreery’s “Bottle Rockets” (feat. Hootie & The Blowfish).

Licensing with Spirit: License Derek’s music HERE.