Nathan Evans is a Scottish singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2020 through his viral performances of sea shanties on the social media platform TikTok. He was born on December 19, 1994, in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Before his music career took off, Evans worked as a postal worker. His breakthrough moment came with his rendition of the traditional sea shanty "Wellerman," which quickly gained massive popularity and sparked a global trend known as the "ShantyTok" phenomenon. The success of the song led Evans to sign a recording contract with Polydor Records. In 2021, he released an official version of "Wellerman," which charted highly in several countries, including reaching number one in the UK singles chart. Nathan Evans continued to release music and perform internationally, contributing to a resurgence of interest in folk and traditional sea shanty music in contemporary pop culture. Evans is known for his captivating voice and for bringing a modern twist to traditional music. His rise to fame exemplifies the power of social media in launching musical careers and connecting audiences with unique and nostalgic forms of music.