Jerrod Niemann

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Jerrod Niemann
Mercury Nashville
  • Category 5
  • Sea Gayle Music/Arista Nashville
  • Curb
    • Websitehttp://www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/

    Jerrod Lee Niemann (born July 24, 1979) is an American

    John Anderson, Neal McCoy, Christian Kane, and Julie Roberts
    have also recorded Niemann's songs.

    Career

    Singer

    Niemann was born in Harper, Kansas, but raised in Liberal, Kansas. From an early age, he was influenced by country acts such as Lefty Frizzell, Keith Whitley, and George Strait. He learned to play his first musical instrument on a Tracy Lawrence autographed guitar his mother won in a contest at a Lawrence concert.

    After graduating from Liberal High School, Niemann attended South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. Niemann began his professional music career by singing and playing acoustic guitar in Texas clubs and bars, particularly the Stockyard Saloon and the historic White Elephant Saloon located in the Fort Worth Stockyards. In 1999 he self-released his debut album Long Hard Road.[2]

    Niemann moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September 2000. He signed a developmental deal with Mercury Records in August 2001 but did not release anything on the label.[2] After parting with Mercury Records, Niemann and his band continued touring the club circuit across America playing venues such as the Grizzly Rose in Denver and the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. He soon traveled to Europe to tour with the band Kane consisting of members Christian Kane and Steve Carlson.

    In 2006, he signed to

    I Love Women (My Momma Can't Stand)". The label closed shortly after this single's release, and the album Behind This Microphone was never released.[2]

    2010–2015: Arista Nashville

    CMA Music Festival
    , 2010.

    Niemann signed to

    Country Music Television Music Awards. In May 2011, "What Do You Want" peaked at Number 4. The album's third single, "One More Drinkin' Song", reached Number 13 in December 2011. Niemann finished up the year with four nominations at the American Country Awards, including "Artist of the Year: New Artist," "Music Video of the Year," "Music Video: Male," and "Music Video; New Artist" for "What Do You Want
    ."

    Niemann released his fourth Arista single, "Shinin' on Me", on April 9, 2012. His second Arista album, Free the Music, was released on October 2, 2012. The album's second single, "Only God Could Love You More", charted late in the year.[5]

    "Drink to That All Night" was released in late 2013 as the first single off of his third album for Arista. The album, High Noon, was released in March 2014, debuting at Number 2 on Billboard Top Country Sales. In April 2014, "Drink to That All Night" became his second Number 1 single. Niemann collaborated with Pitbull (rapper) on the remix of the song. Singles "Donkey" and "Buzz Back Girl" were also released off this album.

    2016–present: Curb

    Niemann parted ways with Arista Nashville in January 2016, shortly after releasing another single titled "Blue Bandana".[6] In March 2016, Niemann signed a record deal with Curb Records. His first single for the label was "A Little More Love", a duet with Lee Brice. It reached the top 30 of the Country Airplay chart.

    In March 2017, Niemann released "God Made a Woman," which he called his "favorite song I’ve ever recorded."[7] Niemann's wife, Morgan, is featured in the music video. It served as the lead-off single to his fourth studio album, This Ride, which was released via Curb Records on October 6, 2017.[8] "I Got This" was released as the album's second single, and it peaked in the top 40 of the Country Airplay chart.[9]

    After exiting Curb, Niemann independently released a digital-only album entitled Lost & Found in 2020. The release includes two singles: "Ghost Rider" and "Tequila Kisses".[10]

    Songwriting

    At the age of 8, Niemann was writing several songs a year. He found legendary Nashville songwriters such as

    Whitey Shafer, Dean Dillon, and Paul Overstreet to be very influential in his songwriting and went on to co-write with all three while living there. Aged 10 he performed original songs in local talent shows in Kansas. After collecting several compositions throughout high school, Niemann recorded his debut album Long Hard Road in Clovis, New Mexico, while attending college in Levelland, Texas
    .

    In May 2001, Niemann was contacted by

    Broadcast Music Incorporated
    award for being one of the most played country songs of 2006. Niemann was awarded two BMI awards in 2012 for "What Do You Want" and "One More Drinking Song", each being one of the most played songs of the year.

    Other artists who have recorded Niemann's work include

    Warner/Chappell Music) and Sea Gayle Music.[12]

    Personal life

    On March 6, 2012, Niemann's tour bus caught fire. He was unharmed. Niemann credits fellow country singer Lee Brice for alerting him to the dangerous blaze.[13]

    Niemann became engaged to longtime girlfriend Morgan Petek in New Orleans in late 2013.

    TLC TV series Say Yes to the Dress with Niemann's family to pick out Petek's wedding dress. They married on October 12, 2014, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[15] Niemann and Petek founded non-profit "Free the Music USA", which provides musical equipment and education to children in need. They are also actively involved with many animal rescue non-profits. Niemann is also involved with the United Service Organizations
    and went to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Romania, and Kosovo in 2016 on his first overseas tour. Jerrod and Morgan divorced after more than four years of marriage. The divorce was finalized on December 17, 2018.

    Discography

    Main article: Jerrod Niemann discography

    Studio albums

    References

    1. ^ Mullins, Moon. "Jerrod Niemann, Pam Tillis Celebrate Birthdays — Today July 24 [Video]". Wbkr.com.
    2. ^ a b c d Leggett, Steve. "Jerrod Niemann biography". Allmusic. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
    3. ^ "Jerrod Niemann releases debut Arista single". All Access. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
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    5. ^ "Jerrod Niemann: Chart History: Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
    6. ^ "Jerrod Niemann Parts Ways With Arista Nashville". All Access. January 20, 2016.
    7. ^ "Listen to Jerrod Niemann's Romantic New Single, 'God Made a Woman'". Sounds Like Nashville. March 1, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
    8. ^ "This Ride by Jerrod Niemann" – via music.apple.com.
    9. ^ "Jerrod Niemann Returns With Daring New Album 'This Ride' October 6". Jerrodniemannofficial.com.
    10. ^ "Jerrod Niemann talks 'Tequila Kisses,' 'Ghost Rider,' quarantine (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. August 13, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
    11. ^ Stark, Phyllis (December 15, 2006). "Category 5 Records Signs Jerrod Niemann". PRLeap.com. Retrieved October 22, 2008.
    12. ^ Stark, Phyllis (October 16, 2009). "Sea Gayle Sets Sail With New Label". Radio-Info.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
    13. ^ "Jerrod Niemann Survives Tour Bus Explosion". People. March 7, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
    14. ^ Vinson, Christina. "Jerrod Niemann Getting Married This Year". Tasteofcountry.com.
    15. ^ "Jerrod Niemann Marries Morgan Petek". People.com.

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