Michael Cochren grew up in Pike County, Indiana, where music was a major part of his upbringing.

[6] The group released their debut full-length album "Don't Lose Hope" in January 2021.

The album garnered critical and commercial success including three Top 10 Billboard radio hits,[7] and the title track "Don't Lose Hope" was featured in an episode of CBS's MacGyver[8] In February 2023 Cochren & Co. released their sophomore album.

[10] The project also featured the Top 15 Billboard Airplay & AC radio single "Thank God For Sunday Morning", which was listed on K-LOVE's 22 Songs That Defined 2022.

[13] In August of 2023, Cochren & Co. released the song "Parking Lot," which is still climbing the charts as of February 2024.