Payton Moormeier, otherwise known as payton, is making waves as a musician, and we’re excited to give Just Jared readers an exclusive chance to know him even better – and hear something new!
The 17-year-old Georgia-born, North Carolina-raised singer-songwriter and viral creator just dropped his new, guitar-led ode to overthinking “3AM,” inspired by a call in the early hours.
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The song is also described as the latest to pull from “real life events and challenging situations,” offering his truth and innermost thoughts through music.
We’re excited to bring you a first look at the emotional acoustic version of the tune, called “threeam.mp3.”
“‘Cause I’m trying to hide what’s been on my mind / I just need some time tonight / ‘Cause I’m trying to find some piece of mind / I’ve been running from myself,” he sings on the track.
“3AM” also follows a series of buzzworthy singles, including “Nevermind” and “Don’t Go.”
Later this summer, payton is scheduled to be performing on the Boys of Summer Tour, beginning July 10 in Los Angeles, and hitting stops like New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New Orleans and Atlanta. Click here for the tour info!
Get to know payton with these 10 Fun Facts and watch the “3AM” acoustic video…
1. I am TERRIFIED of the ocean. I always have been since I was very young, just not being able to see my feet or what’s below me gives me super super bad anxiety haha.
2. I used to be a gymnast when I was younger. My mom coached gymnastics for as long as I can remember and I just kinda took it on naturally.
3. I played travel baseball for 7 years. All I wanted to do when I was younger was play in the MLB. I had to give it up a couple years ago because of injuries.
4. I love cold showers. Don’t know why, just always been a thing.
5. My favorite food is crab. I have a serious relationship with seafood. I believe it’s one of the best foods on this planet to ever exist.
6. I started playing guitar because of Metallica. Not a lot of people know or would guess that because of the type of music I make but “Enter Sandman” is the reason for my musical adventure.
7. I want to live in Iceland and Japan at one point in my life, I don’t know but I feel connected to those places. Super beautiful and scenic. Also I want to experience different cultures, get a better understanding of different ways of life.
8. I hate haircuts. Always have always will, I don’t like how my hair feels after and I hate having to wait for it to grow back.
9. I have 4 dogs at home but I’m scared of pretty much every other dog I see for some reason. I’ve been bit way too many times.
10 And last fact: I am the best ramen chef you’ll ever meet, no cap. Just facts.
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