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Amy Jack | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 10 Sulpher, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Entertainment One |
| Website | https://www.amyjackmusic.com/ |
Amy Jack is an American country music singer.
A native of Oklahoma, Jack was raised by a family of music teachers. [1] Jack graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in TV/Radio/Film and currently[ when? ] lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth. [2]
Amy Jack's initial career in the music industry led her to become an account executive for iHeart Media and Cumulus. [3]
Jack's song, “For The Love of the Game” was featured on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Committee's ‘Road to Rio’ Tour, [4] in addition to a featurette for Kobe Bryant on FOX Sports and the ESPN Network during March Madness the same year. Her song, “Shake And Bake” was featured in a Fox Sports segment for Baker Mayfield. Additionally, “Born To Lead,” was featured as the soundtrack to the NCAA's Lombardi Awards.[ citation needed ]
On January 17, 2020 Jack released her debut album Introducing Amy Jack, produced by Merle Haggard. [5] Featuring a cover of Haggard's “Got Lonely Too Early,” Jack co-wrote ten of the tracks with a team including Dewayne Hitchings and Don Goodman. [6] Jack's latest releases include "Hi Hi You're a Buckeye" and "A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats."[ citation needed ]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Big Boy Up" | Rosey Fitchpatrick, Amy Jack, Anthony Cunningham | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Got Lonely Too Early" | Merle Haggard | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Got A Life To Catch" | Amy Jack, Rosey Fitchpatrick, Anthony Cunningham | 2:55 |
| 4. | "Jack Of All Trades" | Amy Jack, Duane Hitchings, Don Goodman | 2:39 |
| 5. | "My Favorite Memory" | Merle Haggard | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Swagger" | Amy Jack, Don Goodman, Duane Hitchings | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Walkin' Around Money" | Amy Jack, Don Goodman, Duane Hitchings | 2:33 |
| 8. | "Game Day" | Amy Jack, Anthony Dini, Billy Christopher Dawson, Edward Galen | 2:54 |
| 9. | "Game On" | Amy Jack, Ace Otten & Eddie Galan | 2:47 |
| 10. | "If Not For Friends" | Amy Jack, Don Goodman, Duane Hitchings, Joanna Jack John | 2:38 |
| 11. | "It's Up To You Baby" | Amy Jack, Eddie Galan | 2:09 |
| 12. | "Lay Me Down In Oklahoma" | Kris Bergsnes, Tony Ramey, Si Hill | 3:06 |
| 13. | "Shake and Bake" | Amy Jack, Edward Galen, John Otten | 3:03 |
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