Jamey Johnson is an American country music singer and songwriter known for his traditional country sound and songwriting abilities. He gained prominence in the mid-2000s with albums like 'The Dollar' and 'That Lonesome Song,' which featured hits such as 'In Color.' Johnson is respected for his raw, authentic approach to country music, often drawing comparisons to classic outlaw country artists. Beyond his own recordings, he has written songs for other prominent country musicians, solidifying his reputation as a talented songwriter within the industry.
On July 14, 1975, Jamey Johnson, the American country music singer and songwriter, was born.
In 1976, The Band held their farewell show at the Winterland Ballroom, also known as The Last Waltz.
In 2000, Jamey Johnson moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music.
In 2005, Jamey Johnson co-wrote "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk", which was released by Trace Adkins.
In 2005, Jamey Johnson signed a recording contract with BNA Records.
In 2005, Jamey Johnson signed with BNA Records and released his debut single, "The Dollar".
In March 2006, Jamey Johnson released his debut album, "The Dollar", produced by Buddy Cannon.
In 2006, George Strait's recording of "Give It Away," co-written by Jamey Johnson, reached number one on the Country chart.
In 2006, Jamey Johnson divorced his wife and adopted a reclusive lifestyle after losing his record deal.
In 2006, Jamey Johnson released his album "The Dollar", but was later dropped from BNA Records.
In September 2007, Jamey Johnson was part of the Fox TV television series Nashville, which was cancelled after two episodes.
In 2007, Trace Adkins charted with "Ladies Love Country Boys" and "I Got My Game On", and Joe Nichols reached Top 20 with "Another Side of You", all co-written by Jamey Johnson.
In March 2008, Jamey Johnson released "In Color" as his first single for Mercury Nashville Records after signing a record deal with them in 2008.
In March 2008, Jamey Johnson signed with Mercury Nashville Records.
In June 2008, "In Color", the first single for Mercury Nashville Records, entered the Top 40.
In 2008, Jamey Johnson released his album, That Lonesome Song.
In January 2009, Jamey Johnson's song "In Color" peaked at No. 9 on the Country chart.
In April 2009, Jamey Johnson's album, That Lonesome Song, was certified Gold by the RIAA.
On July 13, 2009, Jamey Johnson's single "My Way to You" was released to radio.
In July 2009, Jamey Johnson released "My Way to You" as a single.
In September 2009, the song "My Way to You" peaked at No. 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
In 2009, Jamey Johnson received three Grammy Award nominations. "In Color" won the Academy of Country Music's 2009 award for Song of the Year and the Country Music Association Awards award for Song of the Year.
In 2009, Jamey Johnson was nominated for the CMA Awards New Artist of the Year.
On September 14, 2010, Jamey Johnson released his album "The Guitar Song", which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums.
In 2010, Jamey Johnson received two more Grammy Award nominations for the 52nd Grammy Awards for his 2009 single "High Cost of Living".
In 2010, Jamey Johnson released his album "The Guitar Song".
In 2010, Jamey Johnson released the single "Playing the Part". The music video, directed by and starring Matthew McConaughey, was released in October.
In 2010, Jamey Johnson was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Top New Solo Vocalist.
From May to July 2011, Jamey Johnson was a main stage act on Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown.
On September 25, 2012, Jamey Johnson's album, Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran, was released on vinyl.
On October 6, 2012, Jamey Johnson released his fourth studio album "Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran", a tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.
On October 16, 2012, the album Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran was released in other formats besides vinyl.
In 2012, Jamey Johnson released "Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran", an album dedicated to Hank Cochran.
In November 2014, Jamey Johnson released "The Christmas Song", a Christmas-themed EP under his own label, Big Gassed Records.
In 2014, Jamey Johnson released a Christmas EP called "The Christmas Song".
In January 2015, Jamey Johnson released the song "Alabama Pines" as a free download.
In a 2017 interview, Jamey Johnson mentioned he faced difficulties with songwriting due to a concussion he suffered about seven years prior.
In 2019, Jamey Johnson played on The Last Waltz Tour, a live celebration of The Band's 1976 farewell show.
On March 19, 2022, Bill Anderson invited Jamey Johnson to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, which he accepted.
On May 14, 2022, Jamey Johnson was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
On December 15, 2023, Jamey Johnson gave the commencement speech to the 2023 Fall graduating class of Jacksonville State University and received an honorary doctorate from the school. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed December 15 Jamey Johnson Day.
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