Country star Warren Sader didn't plan to become a singer, but a series of college lacrosse injuries took him off the path to unexpected success.
Zeiders grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and enrolled in the lacrosse program in his fourth grade.
“My biggest thing is that I have this about me. If I care about something and invest completely in it, nothing will stop me,” he told Fox News Digital. “I'm in everything, and it's eating sleep and breathing. That's what I've had with lacrosse for 12 years of my life.”
“For a reason” singer He was hired to play sports in college, but was forced to stop after experiencing multiple concussions.
Warren Zader focused on lacrosse before becoming a country music star. (Austin Screw)
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The first case occurred in his freshman year, recalling that he had entered “deep depression.”
“I went there because I was told I was going to get a lot of playing time as a freshman, so that's why I went there because I didn't want to sit on the bench or anything.
The Zeiders postponed his final, trained all winter, returned early in the spring to take the exam and prepare for play, and soon received another concussion.
“And it was a very difficult drug to swallow. I didn't seem to be how this would go.”
Zedar suffered at least seven concussions and was forced to quit lacrosse in college. (Austin Screw)
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He spent more time training throughout the summer, but “It was a sign that it wasn't for me anymore, as it was like that fire inside me, that flame was dull and dull, and it was coming at the moment of Jesus I was praying for?
He spoke to his parents and training staff. He told him he was “technically” at the limits of concussions in sports.
“It was hard to say goodbye. You'll do it for a long time, it'll become a part of you. It was tough for my parents. I remember my grandfather shedding tears as my grandparents didn't miss one game where I played high school lacrosse with my third grade.”
With the support of his family, Zedar left lacrosse and eventually began to take more serious about singing and playing guitar. Uploading the cover “Tennessee whiskey” to Tiktok went viral there.
The 25-year-old created a social media follower before releasing his own original music. (Austin Screw)
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“I firmly believe that God has a plan for all. We all have our own gifts.
Zeiders released his double album “Relapse, Lies & Betrayal” on Friday and headlines at Rodeo Houston on Saturday.
“I'm very much looking for the finale of that night,” the 25-year-old said his hit single, “Ride the Lightning,” would become “the gem of the show's crown.”
He added that after “Ride the Lightning” became a hit on Bull Rider and Bronco Rider social media, the performance on the rodeo is “absolutely crazy.”
The “You Are You For a Reason” singer will be starring Rodeo Houston for the first time this weekend. (Austin Screw)
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“It's so cool to be recognized in that culture, so I have so much love, value and respect.”
Zeder didn't particularly grow in rodeo culture, but he “always loved it.”
“The rural lifestyle was where I grew up in rural Pennsylvania, grew up in a small town and lived behind my grandparents,” he said.
“That traditional family lifestyle [saying] Sir and his wife, and that culture is still that, and it is an ode to that traditional life and the way they treat people and how they live their lives. That's right… I think getting drunk is a good way to put it down. And that's why you see such a great love for it growing in today's modern generation, and why country music is growing so much because it's welcome. that's right. Everyone wants to be part of it now. ”
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But don't expect Zedar to jump into the arena anytime soon.
“Oh, absolutely not, I'll get my seven concussions, that's all I need. I'm not riding behind a bull or a bronk,” he said with a laugh.
“Traditional Family Lifestyle” was raised by Zedar's mother and dad. He says he instilled in him a “strong work ethic” that began with a dedication from lacrosse and was transferred to music.
Zeder was always “famous” with music and was learning “American Idol,” humming tunes, or YouTube guitar covers with his family.
The singer and songwriter were always music fans, but they didn't consider it for their careers until the end of their college sports plans. (Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
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But it was in the church that his love really began. “That's the way I always say it.
His favorite hymn is “What a wonderful art,” and he shows his house a scroll of words.
“I firmly believe that God has a plan for all, and we all have our own gifts.
“Every morning, I started to remind myself that my love for music started every morning to make breakfast, and why I am, is owed to the Good Lord.”
Zeiders has a lifelong interest, began posting on social media where he has little real music experiences, and was a huge success on social media, eventually quitting college to pursue music full-time, and praised everything in his upbringing to make “the animals of today.”
Zeiders believes he gave him a work ethic to succeed in the music industry and the background of his movement. (Austin Screw)
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The singer was surprised not only by his music, but also with his signature long hair and muscular physique.
Clarkson was adorable upset when the producer posted a photo of Zeder, shirtless, holding a lacrosse stick.
“I didn't know it was coming,” she said. That moment went viral.
“I'm flattering,” he added. “It's nice to have your hard work rewarded and show some love. So I definitely got a kick from it.”
Appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show in October 2024 helped him start his Zeiders career even more. (Ralph Bavaro/nbcuniversal via Getty Images)
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Thus, he was named for the living matters of the people's sexiest man and crowned “the sexiest 25 year old.”
He admitted to being teased a bit, but “I wear it with pride, baby.”
Zeider has a higher goal in mind when releasing his “Relapse, Lies & Betrayal” double album. He said, “I describe all of last year and some changes as comprehensive portrayals.
“Relapse, Lies & Betrayal” is a double album that marks the highs and lowest levels of Zeiders' recent experience. (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
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“But that's not all bad,” he revealed. “The past year has been a good thing for me. But I've definitely gone through some things with some learning processes and some learning curves, but you have to go through it to grow it. And you know, I'm here for the highs and lows, and it gives you great writing material.
However, the singer looks to the future, saying, “Always expand, constantly growing, constantly growing.”
“So whether it's about me, a career in music, or it's in my personal life, I'm constantly testing the boundaries of how I put myself in an uncomfortable situation and where I can grow and become a better version of myself every day.“
“Recurrence, Lies, Betrayal” will be released on Friday.
