Phil Lawson

Phil Lawson

Kelsea Ballerini

Phil Lawson is a studio and touring drummer based in Nashville, TN. He is currently on tour with Kelsea Ballerini and has been an active touring member of Kelseas band since 2018. When not on the road Phil focuses on session work and has become a reliable name within the Nashville scene. Having been in Nashville for the past 12 years, Phil has had the opportunity to perform with numerous artists including Kelsea Ballerini, Jerrod Niemann, Russell Dickerson, Lauren Alaina, Walker Hayes, Ryan Hurd, Steve Moakler, and many more. After graduating high school, Phil moved to Nashville in 2007 to attend Belmont University where he earned his bachelors degree in Music Business. While at Belmont, he was able to hone his skills by studying with drumming legends such as Derico Watson, Chester Thompson, and Zoro. Phil continues to build his career in Nashville working with many artists, producers, and song-writers, both in live performances and in recording studios.

Phil Lawson'S SETUP:

  1. 15" K Light Hats 18" K EFX Crash 19" K Dark Thin Crash 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride 20" K Sweet Crash 20" Crash Of Doom

* May be prototype

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Phil Lawson's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    I'm inspired by great songs. Great songs inspire great playing and make my job easy.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Stay the course. Don’t give up on the dream…Take every opportunity to play and treat every gig as if it’s the most important performance of your career. Reputation is everything, keep a good attitude and be a good person. Try and surround yourself with musicians who are wiser and better than you are and learn as much as you can. Always be willing to LISTEN.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I love the K Sweet crashes for my live setup. For studio, the 20" K Con Renaissance Ride as a crash is one of my faves.

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