Orville Peck, born Daniel Pitout on January 6, 1988, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a masked country musician who has revolutionized the genre with his unique blend of country, punk, and indie rock. Known for his distinctive fringed mask and deep baritone voice, Peck burst onto the music scene with his critically acclaimed debut album Pony in 2019, which earned him a Polaris Music Prize longlist nomination and a Juno Award nomination.

A trailblazing queer artist, he has been celebrated for bringing LGBTQ+ narratives into country music, collaborating with legendary artists like Willie Nelson and Elton John, and winning awards such as the 2022 Cultural Icon Award. Beyond music, Peck has a background in acting and ballet, and has released subsequent albums including Show Pony, Bronco, and Stampede, continuously pushing the boundaries of traditional country music while maintaining a mysterious and captivating public persona.