History of Jamey Johnson in Timeline
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.
July 14, 1975: Jamey Johnson's Birth
On July 14, 1975, Jamey Johnson, the American country music singer and songwriter, was born.
1976: The Band's Last Waltz
In 1976, The Band held their farewell show at the Winterland Ballroom, also known as The Last Waltz.
2000: Move to Nashville
In 2000, Jamey Johnson moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music.
2005: Co-writing Honky Tonk Badonkadonk
In 2005, Jamey Johnson co-wrote "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk", which was released by Trace Adkins.
2005: Signing with BNA Records
In 2005, Jamey Johnson signed a recording contract with BNA Records.
2005: Signing with BNA Records and Debut Single
In 2005, Jamey Johnson signed with BNA Records and released his debut single, "The Dollar".
March 2006: Release of 'The Dollar' Album
In March 2006, Jamey Johnson released his debut album, "The Dollar", produced by Buddy Cannon.
2006: George Strait's Number One Hit
In 2006, George Strait's recording of "Give It Away," co-written by Jamey Johnson, reached number one on the Country chart.
2006: Divorce and Reclusive Lifestyle
In 2006, Jamey Johnson divorced his wife and adopted a reclusive lifestyle after losing his record deal.
2006: Album Release and Departure from BNA
In 2006, Jamey Johnson released his album "The Dollar", but was later dropped from BNA Records.
September 2007: Appearance on TV series 'Nashville'
In September 2007, Jamey Johnson was part of the Fox TV television series Nashville, which was cancelled after two episodes.
2007: Songs Co-Written by Johnson Chart
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.
March 2008: Release of 'In Color' and Signing with Mercury Nashville Records
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.
March 2008: Signing with Mercury Nashville Records
In March 2008, Jamey Johnson signed with Mercury Nashville Records.
June 2008: 'In Color' Enters Top 40
In June 2008, "In Color", the first single for Mercury Nashville Records, entered the Top 40.
2008: Release of 'That Lonesome Song'
In 2008, Jamey Johnson released his album, That Lonesome Song.
January 2009: 'In Color' Peaked at Number 9
In January 2009, Jamey Johnson's song "In Color" peaked at No. 9 on the Country chart.
April 2009: 'That Lonesome Song' Certified Gold
In April 2009, Jamey Johnson's album, That Lonesome Song, was certified Gold by the RIAA.
July 13, 2009: 'My Way to You' Released to Radio
On July 13, 2009, Jamey Johnson's single "My Way to You" was released to radio.
July 2009: Release of 'My Way to You'
In July 2009, Jamey Johnson released "My Way to You" as a single.
September 2009: 'My Way to You' Peaked on Charts
In September 2009, the song "My Way to You" peaked at No. 52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
2009: Grammy and ACM Award Wins
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.
2009: CMA Awards Nomination
In 2009, Jamey Johnson was nominated for the CMA Awards New Artist of the Year.
September 14, 2010: Release of 'The Guitar Song'
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.
2010: Grammy Nominations for 'High Cost of Living'
In 2010, Jamey Johnson received two more Grammy Award nominations for the 52nd Grammy Awards for his 2009 single "High Cost of Living".
2010: Release of 'The Guitar Song'
In 2010, Jamey Johnson released his album "The Guitar Song".
2010: Release of "Playing the Part" and Music Video
In 2010, Jamey Johnson released the single "Playing the Part". The music video, directed by and starring Matthew McConaughey, was released in October.
2010: ACM Nomination
In 2010, Jamey Johnson was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Top New Solo Vocalist.
July 2011: Country Throwdown Performance
From May to July 2011, Jamey Johnson was a main stage act on Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown.
September 25, 2012: Vinyl Release of 'Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran'
On September 25, 2012, Jamey Johnson's album, Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran, was released on vinyl.
October 6, 2012: Release of 'Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran'
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.
October 16, 2012: Release of Living for a Song in other formats
On October 16, 2012, the album Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran was released in other formats besides vinyl.
2012: Release of 'Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran'
In 2012, Jamey Johnson released "Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran", an album dedicated to Hank Cochran.
November 2014: Release of 'The Christmas Song' EP
In November 2014, Jamey Johnson released "The Christmas Song", a Christmas-themed EP under his own label, Big Gassed Records.
2014: Release of 'The Christmas Song' EP
In 2014, Jamey Johnson released a Christmas EP called "The Christmas Song".
January 2015: Release of 'Alabama Pines'
In January 2015, Jamey Johnson released the song "Alabama Pines" as a free download.
2017: Songwriting Difficulties After Injury
In a 2017 interview, Jamey Johnson mentioned he faced difficulties with songwriting due to a concussion he suffered about seven years prior.
2019: The Last Waltz Tour
In 2019, Jamey Johnson played on The Last Waltz Tour, a live celebration of The Band's 1976 farewell show.
March 19, 2022: Invitation to Join Grand Ole Opry
On March 19, 2022, Bill Anderson invited Jamey Johnson to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, which he accepted.
May 14, 2022: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry
On May 14, 2022, Jamey Johnson was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
December 15, 2023: Commencement Speech and Honorary Doctorate
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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