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Infobox musical artist | name = Jerrod Niemann| image = jerrod.jpg| caption = Jerrod Niemann in June 2010| image_size =| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Jerrod Lee Niemann| birth_date = birth date and age|1979|07|24 http://wbkr.com/jerrod-niemann-pam-tillis-celebrate-birthdays-today-july-24-video/ Jerrod Niemann, Pam Tillis Celebrate Birthdays| origin = Liberal, Kansas , U.S.| instrument = Singing|Vocals , Guitar , Bass guitar , Piano | genre = Country music|Country | occupation = Singer-songwriter | years_active = 1999-present| label = Mercury Nashville Category 5 Records|Category 5 Sea Gayle/ Arista Nashville | associated_acts = Garth Brooks , Jamey Johnson , Randy Houser , Christian Kane , Brad Paisley | website = http://www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/ Jerrod Lee Niemann (born July 24, 1979) is an American country music artist. Active since 2001, he has recorded two independent albums. In 2006, he signed to Category 5 Records and charted with the single "I Love Women (My Momma Can't Stand)". He has also co-written three singles for Garth Brooks : the Chris LeDoux tribute " Good Ride Cowboy ", as well as "That Girl Is a Cowboy" and "Midnight Sun". Jamey Johnson , Neal McCoy , Julie Roberts , Flynnville Train and Zona Jones have also recorded Niemann's songs.
In early 2010, Niemann signed to Arista Nashville 's Sea Gayle division and released Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury , which includes the number-one single " Lover, Lover " and the top five hit " What Do You Want ".
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. Niemann joined the non-profit organization Kansas Kids, a division of American Kids, and continued competing in talent competitions across America until going on to win the national finals with the Tracy Lawrence hit song "Texas Tornado" in 1996.
After graduating from Liberal High School (Kansas)|Liberal High School , Niemann attended South Plains College in Levelland, Texas , pursuing an Associate of Arts degree. 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 .cite web|url=Allmusic|class=artist|id=p880844/biography|pure_url=yes|title=Jerrod Niemann biography|last=Leggett|first=Steve|work=Allmusic|accessdate=6 July 2010
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. After exiting Mercury Records, Niemann and his band continued touring the club circuit across America playing award winning venues such as the Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colorado 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 Category 5 Records and charted with the single "I Love Women (My Momma Can't Stand)", again completing the project with Walker. The label closed after this single's release, and the album Behind This Microphone was never released, although "I Love Women" entered the country singles charts.
Niemann signed to Arista Nashville 's Sea Gayle division, co-owned by Brad Paisley , in 2010. His debut single " Lover, Lover ", which was released in early 2010 was originally recorded by the folk music group Sonia Dada under the title "You Don't Treat Me No Good," and was a number one single in Australia in 1992.cite web|url= http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/69880/jerrod-niemann-releases-debut-arista-single|title=Jerrod Niemann releases debut Arista single|work=All Access|accessdate=28 February 2010cite journal|title=Who's New: Jerrod Niemann|journal= Country Weekly |date=24 May 2010|volume=17|issue=21|pages=21|issn=1074-3235 In March 2010, "Lover, Lover" became Niemann's first Top 40 single on the country music charts and in August became his first number one country hit. The song is included on his first major-label album, Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury . The album's second single, " What Do You Want ", was released to radio on September 27, 2010. It debuted at number 49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of October 9, 2010. In May 2011, "What Do You Want" peaked at number four. The album's third single, " One More Drinkin' Song ", reached number 13 in December 2011.
Niemann released his fourth Arista single, "Shinin' on Me", in mid-2012.
Songwriting
At the age of eight, 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 in Nashville, TN . At age of 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, TX .
In May 2001, Niemann was contacted by Garth Brooks to collaborate along with fellow songwriter Richie Brown. Niemann went on to co-write three singles for Garth Brooks : the Chris LeDoux tribute " Good Ride Cowboy ",cite web |url= http://www.prleap.com/pr/58771/ |title=Category 5 Records Signs Jerrod Niemann |accessdate=22 October 2008 |last=Stark |first=Phyllis |date=15 December 2006 |work=PRLeap.com as well as "That Girl Is a Cowboy" and "Midnight Sun". "Good Ride Cowboy" also earned Niemann a Broadcast Music Incorporated award for being one of the most played country songs of 2005.
Other artists who have recorded Niemann's work include Jamey Johnson , Neal McCoy , Julie Roberts , John Anderson (musician)|John Anderson , Flynnville Train and Zona Jones . Niemann has signed publishing deals throughout his career with Marathon Key Music (a co-venture with Warner/Chappell Music ) and Sea Gayle Music.cite web |last=Stark |first=Phyllis |title=Sea Gayle Sets Sail With New Label |url= http://www.radio-info.com/programming/country/sea-gayle-sets-sail-with-new-label |date=16 October 2009 |work=Radio-Info.com |accessdate=21 October 2009
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.cite web |url= http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20576586,00.html |title=Jerrod Niemann Survives Tour Bus Explosion|accessdate=March 7, 2012 |date=March 7, 2012 |work= People (magazine)|People
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Singles
Year
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Peak chart positions
Certifications ( List of best selling music artists
Album
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2006
59
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Behind This Microphone (unreleased)
2007
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2010
1
29
49
Recording Industry Association of America|US : PlatinumCertification Cite Ref|region=United States|type=single|title=Lover, Lover|artist=Jerrod Niemann
Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury
" What Do You Want "
US: GoldCertification Cite Ref|region=United States|type=single|title=What Do You Want|artist=Jerrod Niemann
2011
13
72
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2012
39
TBD
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ACurrent single.cite news|title=Jerrod Niemann Offers Single From Upcoming Album|url= http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1680021/jerrod-niemann-offers-single-from-upcoming-album.jhtml|accessdate=February 27, 2012|newspaper= Country Music Television |date=February 27, 2012
http://www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/ Official Website
Persondata | NAME = Niemann, Jerrod | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = 24 July 1979 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Harper, KS | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Niemann, Jerrod Category:1979 births Category:American country singers Category:American country singer-songwriters Category:Musicians from Kansas Category:Living people Category:Arista Records artists Category:Jewish American musicians
