Tyler Herwig shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Tyler, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Honestly… it’s writing songs late at night when the house is finally quiet. It’s when the rest of the world is asleep, and I can just breathe. That’s when the walls come down and I get to wrestle with what I’m really feeling—good, bad, or in between. Sometimes I look up and hours have passed, and it feels like I’ve been sitting with God, just figuring things out one lyric at a time.
Also—this might sound cheesy—but watching my daughter dance around backstage or giggle in a hotel lobby in some random city I never thought I’d visit? That pulls me right back to myself. That reminds me why I’m doing this.
Music helps me process. Family keeps me grounded.
That combination? That’s where I find home.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey there! I’m Tyler Herwig—a singer-songwriter who blends emotional storytelling with acoustic-pop and country influences. If Ed Sheeran and Dan + Shay had a baby who was raised on Star Wars and cheeseburgers, that’s basically me.
My journey hasn’t been perfect. I’m five years sober, a husband, a dad, and someone who’s lived through the kind of battles that shape your soul. I write music to help people feel less alone—whether that’s through songs about addiction, hope, family, or faith. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that music can heal, and that your past doesn’t define your future.
Right now, I’m touring across the US and UK, releasing new music (like my upcoming single First To Be Last, which hits radio this August!), and connecting with people online and in-person. I call my fans “family,” and I mean it. This isn’t just a music career—it’s a mission to change hearts, minds, and lives, one song at a time.
Thanks for being here. I’m so glad we found each other.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
Honestly, my dad taught me the most about work—by example, not just words. He’s the kind of guy who never cuts corners, even when no one’s watching. Growing up, I saw him show up every day, no matter how tired or stressed he was, because providing for our family mattered more than comfort or ease. He taught me that real work isn’t always glamorous—it’s about consistency, integrity, and doing what you say you’re going to do.
That work ethic stuck with me, especially in music, where there are way more “no’s” than “yes’s.” It’s what keeps me going through the long nights, the early mornings, and the moments of doubt. And now, as a dad myself, I hope I’m passing that same lesson on to my kids.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me humility in a way success never could. When I was at my lowest—battling addiction, feeling lost, and unsure if I’d ever climb out—it stripped everything away. My ego. My excuses. My ability to fake it. It forced me to ask hard questions and sit in silence long enough to hear the answers.
That pain taught me compassion—for myself and for others. It showed me that strength isn’t about powering through; it’s about being willing to break down and rebuild. Success might look good from the outside, but suffering is what gave my music depth, my relationships meaning, and my life direction. It reminded me that even when everything falls apart, grace can still find you.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yeah—for better or worse, the public version of me is the real me. I’ve spent too many years hiding behind masks to ever want to go back to that. What you see on stage or on socials is who I really am: a husband, a dad, a guy who’s been through some dark stuff and came out the other side with a guitar in his hands and a story to tell.
Of course, there are parts of me that stay private—like the quiet moments with my kids or the harder days I haven’t found the words for yet—but I don’t believe in faking it. If I’m singing about heartbreak or hope or healing, it’s because I’ve lived it. So yeah, the guy you see? That’s me. Just with a mic and maybe a few more dad jokes.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do.
For a long time, I wrestled with what people told me I “should” do—get a safe job, chase security, stay small. But every time I tried to walk that path, something inside me felt off. Music was the one thing that always pulled me back to life. I think when you’ve battled addiction, shame, and brokenness the way I have, you start to realize what really matters—and for me, that’s using my story to help people heal.
No one told me to do this. In fact, a lot of people told me not to. But I believe with everything in me that this is what God created me for: to make honest music, to tell the truth, and to remind people they’re not alone. So yeah—this isn’t what I was told to do. This is what I was made for.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tylerherwig.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerherwigmusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylerherwigmusic
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tylerherwigmusic
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerherwigmusic
