| Jaren Johnston | |
|---|---|
 Songwriter/ Member of The Cadillac Three | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1980-10-04) October 4, 1980 (age 44) |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern rock, Country, Rock, Country Rock |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Member of | The Cadillac Three |
| Formerly of | American Bang |
Jaren Ray Johnston (born October 4, 1980) is an American country music and rock singer and songwriter. He is a member of the group The Cadillac Three.
Career
Jaren is a multiple time Grammy nominated songwriter and producer. Johnston was formerly the vocalist and guitarist in the Rock band American Bang. After American Bang disbanded, he and two of its other members formed a second band originally called Cadillac Black, which was renamed to The Cadillac Three.
Johnston has also had 9 number one’s with other artists. They include: "You Gonna Fly" and “Raise 'Em Up” by Keith Urban, "Southern Girl" and “Meanwhile Back at Mama's” by Tim McGraw, "Tippin' Point" by Dallas Smith, and "Days of Gold" and "Beachin'" by Jake Owen” .
Personal life
Johnston is married to Evyn Mustoe Johnston, who is also in the music industry. They have a son named Jude.
Johnston's father, Jerry Ray Johnston, was drummer in the country band Bandana. Jerry Ray Johnston died on January 9, 2022.
Singles
Associated Act Cuts
| Band | Song |
|---|---|
| American Bang | |
| "Whiskey walk" | |
| "Wild and Young" | |
| "Rewind" | |
| "Angels" | |
| "She Don't Cry No More" | |
| "Hurts like Hell" | |
| "All We Know" | |
| "Wouldn't Want To Be You" | |
| "A Man Can Change" | |
| "Other Side of You" | |
| "Roll On | |
| "Christmas Song" | |
| "Move to the Music" | |
| The Cadillac Three | |
| "I'm Southern" | |
| "White Lightning" | |
| "Whiskey Soaked Redemption" | |
| "The Sticks" | |
| "Life" | |
| "I'm Rockin'" | |
| "Turn It On" | |
| "Drunk Like You" |
Album Cuts
| Artist | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| A Thousand Horses | "Suicide Eyes" | Footloose Soundtrack |
| Billy Currington | "Summer Forever" | Summer Forever |
| Canaan Smith | "Stompin' Grounds" | Bronco |
| Canaan Smith | "Love At First" | Bronco |
| Casey James | "She’s Money" | Casey James |
| Cavo | "Last Days" | Cavo |
| Dallas Smith | "CRZY" | Dallas Smith |
| Danielle Bradbery | "Hello Summer" | I Don't Believe We've Met |
| David Nail | "I’m A Fire" | I'm A Fire |
| Dierks Bentley | "Back Porch" | Riser |
| Dierks Bentley | "Damn These Dreams" | Riser |
| Dierks Bentley | "Grab A Beer" | Country & Cold Cans |
| Dierks Bentley | "The Woods" | Home |
| Easton Corbin | "Guys and Girls" | About To Get Real |
| Frankie Ballard | "Drinkey Drink" | Sunshine & Whiskey |
| Frankie Ballard | "Sunshine & Whiskey" | Sunshine & Whiskey |
| Frankie Ballard | "Cigarette" | El Rio |
| Frankie Ballard | "Sweet Time" | El Rio |
| Hiphi | "Radio" | Nothing More To Say |
| Jack's Mannequin | "Television" | People and Things |
| Jake Owen | "1972" | Days of Gold |
| Jake Owen | "After the Music’s Stopped" | Days of Gold |
| Jake Owen | "Sure Feels Right" | Days of Gold |
| Jake Owen | "Tall Glass of Something" | Days of Gold |
| Josh Thompson | "Hillbilly Limo" | Turn It Up |
| Keith Urban | "Black Leather Jacket" | Fuse |
| Keith Urban | "Raise ‘Em Up" | Fuse |
| Keith Urban | "You Gonna Fly" | Get Closer |
| Kenny Chesney | "Sing ‘Em Good My Friend" | Welcome to the Fishbowl |
| Leslie | "Devil Ain’t Ready Yet" | The Rebel Soul EP |
| Lonestar | "The Countdown" | Life As We Know It |
| Loverboy | "Heartbreaker" | Rock 'n' Roll Revival |
| Loverboy | "No Tomorrow in Yesterday" | Rock 'n' Roll Revival |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | "Mississippi Blood" | Last of a Dyin' Breed |
| Meatloaf | "If It Rains" | Hang Cool Teddy Bear |
| New Medicine | "We are the Fire" | Race You to the Bottom |
| Rascal Flatts | "The Mechanic" | Rewind |
| Sara Evans | "Anywhere" | Stronger |
| Steven Tyler | "We're All Somebody from Somewhere" | We're All Somebody from Somewhere |
| Terri Clark | "Some Songs" | Some Songs |
| Three Days Grace | "Sign of the Times" | Transit of Venus |
| Tim McGraw | "Two Lanes of Freedom" | Two Lanes of Freedom |
| Tyler Bryant | "Cold Heart" | Wild Child |
| Tyler Bryant | "House that Jack Built" | Wild Child |
| Tyler Bryant | "Lipstick Wonder Woman" | Wild Child |
| Tyler Bryant | "Still Young" | Wild Child |
| Tyler Bryant | "You Got Me Baby" | Wild Child |
References
- "Nashville Songwriter Series: Jaren Johnston". April 30, 2012.
- "The Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston Dishes on Red-Hot Songwriting Career | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video | Roughstock.com". Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- "The Cadillac Black Frontman Jaren Johnston Gets Engaged in New York City". September 17, 2012.
- "The Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston and Wife Welcome Baby Boy". Sounds Like Nashville. April 1, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- "Former Grand Ole Opry Drummer Jerry Ray Johnston Passes". MusicRow.com. January 18, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- American male singer-songwriters
- American country rock singers
- American country singer-songwriters
- American rock guitarists
- American Southern rock musicians
- American male guitarists
- Living people
- Singers from Nashville, Tennessee
- Singer-songwriters from Tennessee
- 1980 births
- Guitarists from Tennessee
- 21st-century American singer-songwriters
- Country musicians from Tennessee
- 21st-century American guitarists
- 21st-century American male singers