This is a song I wrote about my uncle who struggled with addiction his whole life. He finally got sober and got his life back together. I’m so proud of him because he’s been sober for almost 6 years now.

Better Man

Growing up on 150 acres outside Knoxville, Tennessee, Hudson Macready learned early what it meant to chase passion with both hands. His dad would load up the car for road-trips to see Willie Nelson, Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King, Jason Isbell, David Gray, Amos Lee, and more. Those nights weren’t just concerts — they were masterclasses in storytelling, musicianship, and the art of holding a crowd in the palm of your hand.  At just 10 years old, Hudson stepped onto the stage with blues legend Buddy Guy, guitar in hand, and never looked back. Two years later, a Dave Matthews cover he posted online earned him a backstage invitation — moments that cemented his love for performing and set him on his own creative path.  
As the songs kept coming, so did the depth. At 16, he wrote“Better Man,” a raw and deeply personal track inspired by his great uncle’s battle through addiction, loss, and redemption. The song resonated, introducing listeners to a young artist unafraid to explore real, heavy emotion. It was a turning point that showed Hudson just how powerful honesty in music could be.
Now splitting time between music and acting — including a recurring
role on ABC’s High Potential— Hudson is building a career rooted inauthenticity and connection. Whether it’s a stripped-down ballad or a driving, full-band anthem, his songs are designed to hit you in the chest and linger long after the last note.
His newest single, “Calling Drunk,” captures that emotional honesty at its core. It’s the shaky-voiced moment you finally say what’s been sitting heavy inside — the late-night confession everyone knows but rarely admits. The song marks a major step forward — no matter what life throws your way. For Hudson, that’s more than a lyric. It’s his story.