Masked, charismatic and redefining country music, Orville Peck is riding a wave of plaudits for his impact both on and off the stage.
But it’s his lowest moments that inspired his latest album… battles with self-destructive behaviour that led to a near-fatal overdose and – eventually – a path to sobriety.
It’s powerful and brave – exactly what you’d expect from an openly gay man in a traditionally conservative music scene.