Tulsa native Taylor Hanson grew up in a home where artistic expression was encouraged and celebrated. At the age of nine he, along with brothers Isaac and Zac, formed the band HANSON. Just five years later their debut album was released and the lead single, “MMMBop”, hit number one in 27 countries, and earned the group 3 GRAMMY nominations.  

At the age of 20, he co-founded 3CG Records, allowing the band to produce music on their own terms, and is recognized as a longtime advocate for independent music globally. The group continues to produce meaningful music for its ever-growing fanbase.

Hanson possesses a deep commitment to social change. In 2014, he founded Food On The Move, which provides access, education, and innovative solutions, to transform food deserts and the legacy issues created by food insecurity. Since its founding, Food On The Move has distributed millions of pounds of fresh produce to members of the Oklahoma community, and is a leader in the movement to reshape sustainable local food systems.

Taylor has served on the board of multiple non-profits and civic organizations , including the Sam Noble Museum, the Will Rogers Foundation, and is a National Trustee of the Recording Academy.

He has been instrumental in a number of community-oriented music projects, including spearheading “For Women Life Freedom” highlighting the human-rights atrocities taking place in Iran, and contributing to “The Sounds of Black Wall Street”, to commemorate the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Hanson was named Tulsan of the Year in 2024.

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