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About Me

PLEASE NOTE: Jay’s music has found homes in various genres, from southern rock to blues to americana/country to funk and singer songwriter...so please peruse through the entire catalog - thanks so much!
Jay Johnson is a multi-genre (he hates that term, by the way,) multi-award winning (hates that one, too,) performer singer/songwriter. Among his most recent accolades, Jay was nominated for Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the 2007 Texas Music Awards. He is currently doing an internet-only re-release of his 2004 album, RoyalBlueMoon, as well as his new political funk-ballad, The TruthWagon, and his songs are being added to playlists and charts globally. Jay was voted Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2005 Texas Music Awards in which he and his band at the time received the most nominations (6) in the history of the show, including Song, Album, Musician and Entertainer of the Year. He was also selected as a Regional Finalist in the 2004 Sony/USA Network Nashville Star TV Show and currently has several of his songs being considered for placement in upcoming film and television shows. This 18-yr veteran performer has self-released 3 albums in the last 7 years (all received statewide, regional and international airplay)while sharing the stage with such talent as Jackson Browne, Pat Green, Willie Nelson, Charlie Robison, Jack Ingram, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Steven Fromholtz, Gary P. Nunn and countless others. Several of Jay’s songs have been re-released by fellow songwriters as well. Johnson’s style of writing is as diverse and all encompassing as the writer himself and his writing savvy has been compared to James Taylor, The Black Crowes, Neil Young, Jackson Browne & Townes Van Zandt.
Jay Johnson is proud to play SeagullÂ® Guitars and ElixirÂ® Strings Exclusively, and wishes to thank the following very groovy people who have chosen to help him along this kaleidoscopic journey:
www.godinguitars.com www.elixirstrings.com www.JagerMusic.com www.WOOT.com
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Jay Johnson’s songs can be purchased via CD or individual song downloads through any major online distributor...please visit http:///www.JayJohnsonMusic.com for details...thanks!
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Member Since: 8/9/2005
Band Website: JayJohnsonMusic.com
Band Members: Jay Johnson: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar.Mark Lafon: Lead Guitar.Jim Harrington: Bass.Dave Medders Percussion.www.JayJohnsonMusic.com
Influences: James Taylor, Pink Floyd, Jackson Browne, Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, Steve Miller Band.www.JayJohnsonMusic.com
Sounds Like: quoted from Seth Harrison, author/songwriter..."I believe the cerebral of Mr. Dylan just met the melody of The Eagles. Elvis has left the building and someone just remodeled it...to steal a slogan, I'd like to buy the world a Jay Johnson album..." SOUNDS LIKE James Taylor, Dave Matthews, Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Eagles www.JayJohnsonMusic.com
Record Label: yournamehere
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

One Year Ago

One Year AgoI went to work.I turned on my computer.I got some coffee.I answered the phone.I checked the fax.I answered some email.I placed an order.I heard the news.TodayI came to work.I turned on my ...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 11:09:00 PST

Stranded - September 26, 2002

Stranded. 9/26/02 I WANNA LIVE IN AN AIRPORT BAR I WANNA DRINK LIKE A TOURIST TAKE A SPIN IN A FOREIGN CAR PEACEFUL AS AN OJ JURIST I WANNA SMILE LIKE A DESERT GIRL I WANNA SHINE LIKE MORNING DEW TA...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 11:06:00 PST

State of the Planet - October 1, 2002

State of the Planet. October 1, 2002.Hello All,ROCKTOBER!Football games. Orange leaves and red. Foggy mornings replace foggywindows on any lover's lane. Everybody needs loveand on and onandnights are ...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 11:03:00 PST

State of the Planet - January 6, 2003

State of the Planet 1/6/03Words.Words take form and live and breathe and grow within the wallsconstructed byour thoughts and actions. As we hurl these living things out of ourpersonalbunkers they tak...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:59:00 PST

Valentines Day

Drug Awareness Valentine Roses are red Violets are black Comes nothing good From smoking the crack. Fitness Valentine Roses are red Daisys are yellow You shake when you laugh Like a bowl full of jell...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:53:00 PST

State of the Planet - June 11, 2003

State of the Planet - June 11, 2003Solitaire!I love solitaire.I think it's the mindless clicking of the cards.The play you believe you surely missed but confident that you did notuntil the end wh...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:45:00 PST

State of the Planet - July 8, 2003

In the Dark...There are few things more inspiring than venturing beyond thephysical boundaries of this earth suit and drifting unafraid into thedark reaches of the night. Slipping through the sentries...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:37:00 PST

State of the Planet - December 11, 2003

State of the Planet December 11, 2003Now where were we?Happy Holidays everyone. Please be careful as we wander through thistreacherous season. There is no telling what will be just around thecorner. ...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:31:00 PST

I'm resting...

Royalbluemoon - The Whole Story - February 2004

Royalbluemoon, Now that's a moniker. What does a name like that think about in his spare time? I understand you stand alone in those robes cause I missed the number two at the end and asked "What c...
Posted by Jay Johnson on Sat, 13 May 2006 10:07:00 PST