Caleb Hearn (born June 23, 2000) is an American singer-songwriter. His single, "Always Be 2.0" went viral on TikTok in 2020.[1]
Caleb Hearn | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Singer-Songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Label | Nettwerk Music Group |
Spouse |
Michal Leah (m. 2024) |
| Website | www |
Hearn cites NF, John Mayer and Ed Sheeran as inspirations.[2]
Early life and education
editBorn in Mount Airy, North Carolina, raised Baptist, Hearn grew up surrounded by faith and music. His mother is a songwriter, his uncle is a musician and Hearn was a singer at church.[3] As a young boy, he discovered guitar, and began writing songs at age 12.[4] While in high school, he started playing sports, and stopped writing as much. Hearn graduated high school in 2018.
Career
editAfter high school, Hearn did a stint at community college. He re-discovered his love for music during COVID, when he began releasing music on TikTok. In 2022, Hearn moved his friend to Nashville to pursue their respective careers in the music industry.[5]
In 2020, Hearn wrote “Always Be,” in the wake of his best friend dying in 2017. It took three years for Hearn to process the death, in part by composing the song, which as he told Rolling Stone, “felt like I was finally able to, not get over [the death] because I’m never going to get over it, but express how I was feeling.”[6] When Hearn released the song, the original beat was purchased without Hearn’s knowledge. Hearn is quoted in Rolling Stone, saying that “an artist blowing up on TikTok is the most vulnerable person ever. Hearn re-imagined the song, asking his TikTok followers for support, and “Always Be 2.0” went viral.[7]
In 2022, Hearn got his first label deal with Nettwerk Music Group and released his EP, We’re Getting Older.[8] The following year, Hearn released the EP 1200 sq ft, produced by Marc Scibilia, which features a collaboration with John-Luke Carter (aka Mokita) on “1Day You Will.”[9]
In 2024, Hearn toured with Switchfoot, Oliver Hazard, and Ashley Kutcher. His duet with Rosie happened as a result of Hearn DM’ing her on Instagram her to see if she’d be open to collabing. They met up in Los Angeles, wrote “Little Bit Better” in a day.[10] Other collaborations include with TikToker Eunice Rain, Hattus, Chezka Sabalza, Underdog Music,[11] Michal Leah, Jillian Rossi, Haywood, Mokita and Jenna Raine.[12]
In 2025, he performed “Little Bit Better” on Monster RX 93.1 Concert Series, on the Indonesian TV Awards[13] with Shabrina Leonita, Mustang 88 FM,[14] the Roommate Project,[15] Germany’s Moma Morgenmagazin[16] as well as Fernseh Garten.[17] He’s done international festivals such as Reeperbahn and Radar Festivals.
Hearn has 1.5 million TikTok followers[18] and 2.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify.[19][20][21]
Discography
edit| YEAR | ALBUM/SINGLE/EP | TITLE | COLLAB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Single | “Bite the Bullet” | Jenna Raine |
| Single | "Waiting Here (10 Years Later with Caleb)” | Jake Isaac | |
| Singles | "Silver Lining,” Play It Safe,” “The Lows,” "Hero" | ||
| 2024 | Single | “Klonopin,” | |
| Singles | "Break a Promise,” "Little Bit Better" | ROSIE | |
| Single | “Never Have I Ever” | Casey Baker | |
| ALBUM | Left on McKinney | ||
| 2023 | EP | 1200 sq ft | |
| Single | “Think I’m Gonna Love You” | Michal Leah | |
| Singles | “Birthdays & Funerals (Wedding Version),” “Dear Son or Daughter,”
"1200 sq ft,” “1 day you will,” “½ as good as her” |
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| 2022 | EP | We’re Getting Older | |
| Single | “We’re Getting Older” | COASTR. | |
| Single | "Room For You" | sad alex | |
| Single | "Damage" | Haywood | |
| Singles | "Mistletoe," “Where Do We Go From Here” | ||
| 2021 | Single | “Under The Weather” | Jillian Rossi |
| Single | “It’s Always Been You,” “Brown Eyes, Brown Hair” | ||
| 2020 | Singles | “Always Be 2.0,” “You Know,” “Distracted,” "No Lie" | |
| Single | “Lost My Mind” | Elevate | |
| Single | "Vibe" | Dueski | |
| Single | "I Told You" | Ava Camille | |
| 2019 | Singles | “Keep to Myself,” “Stories” | |
| Single | "Air" | Dueski |
Personal
editHearn lives in Nashville[22] and is married to Michal Leah.
References
edit- ↑ "Q&A: Caleb Hearn Shares Vulnerability, Growing Success & New Track "Friend Right Now"". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ "19-year-old Artist Caleb Hearn Breaks The Internet With First Single "Where Do We Go From Here?". Mundane. May 12, 2022. Archived from the original on November 9, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ↑ Childree, Aaron (July 15, 2024). "Interview: Caleb Hearn Discusses Finding His Sound, Navigating TikTok, & Debut Album 'Left on McKinney'". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on May 25, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Caleb Hearn on Loosening Up and Letting Go in New Single "Friend Right Now"". carson huffer. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ↑ "Surry Co. Teens Write Song In Memory Of Friends Who Have Died". wfmynews2.com. February 28, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ Leight, Elias (January 28, 2021). "Buying Beats for Viral Songs Is Becoming a Popular (and Messy) Business". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ Schoonhoven, Tess (March 5, 2021). "Caleb Hearn, Jillian Rossi Bring Awareness To Mental Health On 'Under the Weather'". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ starrymag (October 12, 2022). "Caleb Hearn – We're Getting Older". Starry Constellation Magazine. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ "CALEB HEARN: INTERVIEW". Unclear Magazine. May 31, 2023. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ Dam, Julie (March 4, 2024). "Exclusive Interview: Caleb Hearn On New Single 'Little Bit Better'". The Honey POP. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ↑ Bonifacio, Mark (October 16, 2025). "Caleb Hearn finds his rhythm in heartfelt music". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ↑ Robinson, Ashley (July 15, 2025). "Caleb Hearn and Jenna Raine are fearlessly vulnerable in "BITE THE BULLET" » // MELODIC Magazine". Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ↑ K & A Live Musik (September 30, 2025). Shabrina Leanor ft Caleb Hearn Live at Indonesian Television Award 2025. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXWLpD9OIOc
- ↑ Roommate Project (October 15, 2025). See You On Wednesday | Caleb Hearn, Roommate Project - BITE THE BULLET - Live Session. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Caleb Hearn – "The Lows"". ZDF (in German). Archived from the original on December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ↑ Der Fernsehgarten singt (in German). Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025 – via www.zdf.de.
- ↑ Allen, Chris (September 26, 2025). "Going Deeper With Caleb Hearn". RELEVANT. Archived from the original on November 13, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ↑ G, Vierel Sabil (January 9, 2022). "ANALISIS FOLLOWING TO FOLLOWERS RATIO TIKTOK PADA 5 ARTIS TIKTOK DENGAN FOLLOWERS TERBANYAK". doi.org. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ↑ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Archived from the original on October 27, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ↑ Carciente, Kelly (September 10, 2024). "Caleb Hearn is living in the present in "Get There When I Get There" » // MELODIC Magazine". Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.