Born and raised in Kansas City, Steven Paul began singing at an early age, performing in grade school choir as a 5th grader at Marsha Bagby Grade School. He continued developing his musical talent through choir performances at Indian Creek Junior High and Shawnee Mission South High School, where his deep, distinctive baritone voice first began to stand out.

Steven further refined his vocal abilities through private voice lessons and advanced choir studies at the UMKC School of Music. His professional music career officially began at age 17 when he performed as a bass singer in the “Barbershop Quartet” at Worlds of Fun.

With guitar in hand, Steven soon launched into performing as a solo artist throughout the Kansas City area before forming “The Timberland Band.” The group gained regional recognition after winning the “61 Country–WDAF Radio Country Music Contest,” earning a paid trip to Nashville to perform on the nationally televised program You Could Be a Star.

Remaining in Nashville, Steven continued performing as a solo artist at various venues, including the renowned Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. His career reached another milestone when he became the First Place Winner of the “Marlboro Country Music Contest.”

Under the guidance of his second cousin, John E. “Pap” McCollum — known for songs recorded by artists including John Michael Montgomery and Toby Keith — Steven Paul expanded into songwriting and recording. He went on to write and record multiple Country and Gospel albums in Nashville with acclaimed producer Kent Wells, who also produces Dolly Parton and Tanya Tucker.

Steven Paul has been blessed with four Top 10 songs on the CCMA Music Charts and has shared the stage with numerous nationally recognized artists, including Joe Diffie, Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, Hank Williams Jr., Ricky Skaggs, Michael Martin Murphey, Ty Herndon, Michael Peterson, Moe Bandy, The Kendalls, and Little Jimmy Dickens.

Steven is quick to give credit where credit is due — first to God above, and also to his father, Dr. Robert J. McCollum, who was blessed with an extraordinary crooner-style baritone voice. Dr. McCollum was well known for singing the classic “Danny Boy” wherever he went, touching countless lives through his heartfelt performances. Following his passing, many shared how deeply moved they had been by both his voice and his spirit.

While Steven continues to perform Country music, he now feels a strong calling to return to what he describes as his “wheelhouse” — his rich bass/baritone vocal style. Drawing inspiration from the timeless sounds of legendary crooners and patriotic American classics, Steven is embracing a new season in his musical journey.

Recently relocating to the Austin, Texas area, Steven plans to perform at venues throughout the Texas Triangle, bringing audiences a blend of his Original Music, Standards, Patriotic, Gospel and Country favorites. With America approaching the celebration of its 250th anniversary, Steven believes there could be no better time to reach out and touch people through the incredible music this nation has been blessed with — honoring the values of God, Family, and Country through song.