Jason Jones
Born (1979-10-17) October 17, 1979
Tallahassee, Florida
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2011-present
LabelsWarner Bros.

Jason Jones (born October 17, 1979 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an American country music singer. He is signed to Warner Bros. Records Nashville, and made his chart debut in May 2011 with the single "Ferris Wheel". The song is included on a six-song digital extended play, released on May 31.

Biography

Jones said that he was introduced to country music while driving between Florida and Georgia. He formed a rock band in high school, and later dropped out of Florida State University to move to Nashville, Tennessee to begin his musical career. In Nashville, he joined a band which performed at the Wildhorse Saloon, and signed to a songwriting contract with Warner/Chappell.[1][2]

Jones was slated to be working with songwriter and producer Brett Beavers on his debut album, which would have been titled Ferris Wheel.[3] The album's title track was released in May 2011, and it entered the Hot Country Songs charts at number 59 for the chart dated June 11, 2011.[4]

Personal life

Jones resides in Tennessee. He is married and he has three sons.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Jason Jones

Singles

Year Single Peak positions
US Country
2009 "Unlikely Angel" —
2011 "Ferris Wheel" 43
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Year Video Director
2011 "Ferris Wheel"[5] Kristin Barlowe

References

  1. ↑ "Jason Jones to lift audience up at Mulligan's". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  2. ↑ Conaway, Alanna. "Jason Jones Follows His Heart Into Country Music With Debut Single and New EP". Taste of Country. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Biography". Warner Music Nashville. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Hot Country Songs" (PDF). Billboard Country Update. 31 May 2011. p. 10. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  5. ↑ "CMT : Videos : Jason Jones: Ferris Wheel". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
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