Eric Osterhout

Eric Osterhout is a Texas songwriter who blends hard earned truth with red dirt grit, turning years of real-life stories into raw, honest Americana. Living in Southeast Texas, Eric writes from a place where quiet mornings, long shadows, and the stillness before a storm all find their way into the music. A storyteller, Eric’s songs carry the fingerprints of Waylon Jennings, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Townes Van Zandt, and the modern Texas troubadours who shaped him. His style moves between rough-edged honkytonk, back porch confessionals, and cinematic country ballads — always grounded in three chords and the truth. After years of playing dive bars, and backroom stages, Eric shifted his focus to the craft of writing. His catalog now includes character driven songs like Come Home to Texas, Dollar Store Barbie, Hot Fiddle Player, and more that capture the soul of small towns, second chances, and the roads we take to make peace with our past. Eric records and releases music under his BlackDog Productions, collaborating with Texas musicians and producers to bring stripped down, story-first songs to life. He’s not chasing stardom ,he’s chasing truth, resonance, and the kind of real songwriting that outlives the singer. Whether it’s a quiet line that hits like a memory, or a foot stomping groove that belongs in a dance hall, Eric’s music is built for people who appreciate authenticity, grit, and the poetry hidden in everyday life. Merch & music store: https://ericosterhout.bandcamp.com