JJ Lawhorn

Last updated

JJ Lawhorn
Birth nameJonathan Wayne Lawhorn
BornSeptember 1993 (1993-09) (age 30)
Hanover County, Virginia
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, banjo
Years active2010–present
Labels Average Joes Entertainment (former)
Website jjlawhorn.com

Jonathan Wayne "JJ" Lawhorn (born September 1993) in Hanover County, Virginia) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Lawhorn was discovered online by producer Jeremy Stover in 2010. [1] He signed with EMI Music Publishing within a year. [2] He signed a recording contract with Average Joes Entertainment, a record label owned by Colt Ford, in June 2011 when he was 17 years old. [3]

Contents

Lawhorn's debut album, Original Good Ol' Boy, was released by Average Joes on July 16, 2013. [1] The album was produced by Stover. [2] Lawhorn wrote or co-wrote all thirteen tracks. [3] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the album four stars out of five, calling Lawhorn "an artist well worth seeking out." [4] The album sold 4,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number 20 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 91 on the Billboard 200. [5]

The single "Good Ol' Boys Like Us" was released to country radio on February 17, 2014. [6] The song received a favorable review from Taste of Country, which called it "a great lyric and a strong vocal performance." [7]

Personal life

Lawhorn graduated from Hanover High School in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US Country
[8]
US
[9]
US
Indie

[10]
Original Good Ol' Boy209120

Singles

YearSingleAlbum
2012"Sittin' on a Tailgate"Original Good Ol' Boy
"You Can Tell a Man by His Truck"
2013"Stomping Grounds"
2014"Good Ol' Boys Like Us"

Guest singles

YearSingleArtistAlbum
2012"Answer to No One" Colt Ford Declaration of Independence
2013"Field Party" The Lacs Keep It Redneck

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2012"Sittin' on a Tailgate" [11] Travis Nicholson
"Answer to No One" (with Colt Ford) [12] Paul Cain
2013"Stomping Grounds"
"Field Party" (with The Lacs)
"You Can Tell a Man by His Truck"
2014"Good Ol' Boys Like Us"
2017"New Kid on the Block"
2018"Last of a Dying Breed"
"Houndsman"

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Janson</span> American singer-songwriter

Christopher Pierre Janson is an American country music singer and songwriter. Janson has recorded three full-length albums, Buy Me a Boat, Everybody, and Real Friends, through Warner Records Nashville, along with one extended play each for Bigger Picture Music Group, Columbia Records, and Warner Nashville. He has charted multiple singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, including "Good Vibes" and "Done", both of which went to number one on the latter. In addition to his material, Janson has performed on albums by Holly Williams and Lee Brice and has co-written singles for Tim McGraw, LoCash, Randy Houser and Hank Williams Jr.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">How I Got to Be This Way</span> 2010 single by Justin Moore

"How I Got to Be This Way" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Justin Moore. It was released in June 2010 as the fourth single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Moore, Rivers Rutherford and Jeremy Stover.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frankie Ballard</span> American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Frank Robert Ballard IV is an American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has released two albums each for Reprise Records and Warner Bros. Records, and has charted eight singles on the Hot Country Songs charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zac Brown Band discography</span>

American country music band Zac Brown Band has released seven studio albums, two extended plays, two live albums, and twenty-nine singles. Fourteen of those singles reached number one on either the US Billboard Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay chart, while one reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Abbott Band</span> Texas country band

Josh Abbott Band is a Texas country band originally from Lubbock, composed of Josh Abbott, Austin Davis (banjo), Preston Wait, Edward Villanueva (drums), Caleb Keeter (guitar), David Fralin (keys/mandolin), and Jimmy Hartman.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dirt Road Anthem</span> 2011 single by Jason Aldean

"Dirt Road Anthem" is a country rap song written and sung by American singers Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert first, each of whom recorded his own version of the song. Jason Aldean covered the song for his 2010 album My Kinda Party, and released it as the third single from the album in April 2011. The song debuted as a single as Aldean's previous single, "Don't You Wanna Stay", was at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. On November 30, the song received a nomination at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Country Solo Performance. It is the best-selling song in digital history by a male country solo artist in the United States with over four million sold.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler Farr</span> American country singer

Tyler Lynn Farr is an American country music singer and songwriter. Originally signed to BNA Records Farr released two singles for the label before it closed. He transferred to Columbia Records Nashville, releasing two albums: Redneck Crazy in 2013 and Suffer in Peace in 2015. Overall he has charted eight singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. His highest ranking on the latter chart is "A Guy Walks Into a Bar" which placed at No. 1 in 2015.

The Lacs is an American country rap duo that consists of Robert Clayton (Clay) "Uncle Snap" Sharpe and Brian Andrew "Rooster" King. At first, the group also featured Brandon Herndon on the three self-released albums on Side Ya Mouth Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luke Bryan discography</span>

American country music singer Luke Bryan has released seven studio albums, seven compilation albums, eight extended plays, and 33 singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colt Ford discography</span> American country rap artist

American country rap artist Colt Ford has released seven studio albums, one compilation album, one live album, and two extended plays. Signed to Average Joes Entertainment, a label which he co-owns, Ford has charted eight times on Hot Country Songs. His most successful chart entry is "The High Life", a duet with Chase Rice that appeared on Ford's fifth studio album, Thanks for Listening.

"Friday Night" is a song written by Eric Paslay, Rose Falcon and Rob Crosby. It was originally recorded by American country music trio Lady Antebellum on their 2011 album Own the Night. It was later recorded by Paslay in 2013 as his third single for EMI Nashville, and as a song on his self-titled debut album in 2014.

"Stay" is a song by American rock band Black Stone Cherry, written by the band along with Joey Moi. Black Stone Cherry recorded it on their 2011 album Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, produced by Howard Benson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">This Is How We Roll</span> Country song

"This Is How We Roll" is a song recorded by American country music duo Florida Georgia Line with fellow country music singer Luke Bryan. It is the fifth and final single from Florida Georgia Line's debut studio album, Here's to the Good Times, although it is only included on the 2013 This Is How We Roll re-release. Cole Swindell assisted the artists in writing the song. A remix, featuring Jason Derulo and Bryan was released on June 7, 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hunter Hayes discography</span>

The discography of American country pop and cajun artist Hunter Hayes consists of ten studio albums, one compilation album, five independently released albums, one live extended play, and ten singles. Hayes began his career as a songwriter with Universal Music Publishing Group, moving to Nashville in 2008 and co-writing the song "Play" on Rascal Flatts' 2010 album, Nothing Like This.

Morgan Daniel Pitney is an American country music singer. In May 2014, he signed to Curb Records. He has released two studio albums: Behind This Guitar (2016), and Ain't Lookin' Back (2020)

William Michael Morgan is an American country music singer from Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was signed to Warner Bros. Nashville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Hoge discography</span>

Will Hoge is an American country music artist. His discography comprises ten studio albums, three extended plays, five live albums and six singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brett Eldredge discography</span>

The discography of American country music singer-songwriter Brett Eldredge consists of seven studio albums, thirteen music videos, and fifteen singles, of which five have reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. He first charted a number one single with "Don't Ya".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dustin Lynch discography</span>

American country music artist Dustin Lynch has released six studio albums, one extended play, fourteen music videos, and seventeen singles, of which eight have reached number one on Country Airplay. He first charted a number one single with "Where It's At".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan + Shay discography</span>

American country pop duo Dan + Shay have released five studio albums and 16 singles. They have achieved nine top ten hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, including seven number one songs. Since the release of "Tequila" in 2018, they have experienced crossover success, placing three singles, including "Tequila", in the top ten of the Adult Pop Songs chart in addition to their success in the country genre.

References

  1. 1 2 Whitaker, Sterling (July 17, 2013). "JJ Lawhorn Interview: Newcomer Talks Debut Album, 'Original Good Ol' Boy'". The Boot. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Doerschuk, Bob (July 24, 2013). "New Artist Spotlight: JJ Lawhorn". Great American Country . Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Leggett, Steve. "JJ Lawhorn | Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  4. Bjorke, Matt (July 16, 2013). "Album Review: JJ Lawhorn – Original Good Ol' Boy". Roughstock. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  5. Bjorke, Matt (July 24, 2013). "Country Album Chart News: The Week of July 24, 2013: Travis Tritt, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Mud Digger 4". Roughstock. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  6. Thompson, Gayle (February 13, 2014). "JJ Lawhorn Releasing New Single". The Boot. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  7. "JJ Lawhorn – 'Good Ol' Boys Like Us' [Listen]". Taste of Country. February 17, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  8. "JJ Lawhorn Album & Song Chart History – Top Country Albums". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  9. "JJ Lawhorn Album & Song Chart History – The Billboard 200". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  10. "JJ Lawhorn Album & Song Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  11. "CMT : Videos : JJ Lawhorn : Sittin' on a Tailgate". Country Music Television . Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  12. "CMT : Videos : Colt Ford : Answer to No One". Country Music Television . Retrieved March 4, 2014.