3 YouTube Covers That Helped Put Future Country Stars on the Map [Video]

From recording and posting on YouTube to filling out stadiums on sold-out tours. Success stories are always heart-warming stories to hear. They remind us there is hope in the world, and if that some kid with an iPhone and a dream can do it, why can’t I? That being so, there have been a vast amount of artists who have gained stardom by performing covers. However, with social media being a great platform to promote music, musicians have taken full advantage of the opportunity.

In the 21st century, nearly every musician who has risen to fame has had some social media presence. Whether it be Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or even Vine(R.I.P), their music has collected attention through self-promotion. Given this platform, here are three musicians whose YouTube covers helped them climb the ladder of success.

1. Post Malone: “Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright”

Posted 10 years ago, Malone’s cover of the …