Born & Raised

12/OC got their start in the family kitchen of Portland, Maine, where brothers Will and Reid Nichols, just 14 and 11 at the time, first dove into country music through jam sessions and local open mic nights. What began as a backyard passion quickly grew into a regional movement, with fans from all over taking notice. Their breakout moment came with a chart-topping single that held the No. 1 spot for 16 weeks on Maine’s premier country radio station, cementing their status as rising stars. From there, the accolades followed—most notably “Act of the Year 2025” at the New England Music Awards—solidifying their impact across the Northeast. Now, 12/OC is taking things to the next level. The brothers are relocating to Nashville, the epicenter of country music, to collaborate with top artists, write new hits, and bring their electrifying, feel-good sound to a national audience.