Roger Jackson
Age
24
Hometown || Currently Live
Vienna, Ga // Nashville, Tn
What made you want to start
singing/writing?
When I was in high school, I played guitar in
another band. When members of that band
decided to go their separate ways, I wanted to continue playing music so I
started my own band and learned to sing.
I knew that I needed my own original songs, so I started writing shortly
after that. Writing is also a great way
for people to be able to get to know me.
Do you play any instruments? Did you
teach yourself?
I play guitar.
I started playing keyboard when I was six, then I started playing guitar
when I was nine. When I first started
taking lessons, I learned how to play lead guitar. I still play some lead, but I mostly play
rhythm now that I am the singer.
Who are your biggest musical
inspirations?
When I was growing up, my dad always listened to
southern rock. My friends listened to
country. I believe that elements of both
of these styles of music can be found in the songs that I write.
Where do you get inspiration to
write?
I grew up on our family farm that’s been in my
family for seven generations. There is
also a lake nearby that I spend as much time on during the summer as
possible. I get inspiration to write
from experiences that happen to me on the farm or the lake. I also listen to stories my friends tell me
and have incorporated some of those stories into a few of my songs.
Do you have a favorite song that
you’ve written or co-written?
This is tough because I have several favorites and
I don’t think I could pick just one. On
my EP, I wrote “Heart’s Highway” and “Wishin’ It Was Friday” by myself and I
co-wrote “Secondhand Smoke” and “Try It On.”
What moment in your career is your
favorite thus far?
My favorite moment was definitely when my EP
debuted at number 27 on the iTunes Country Charts. I was not expecting to make it onto the charts. When I saw the support from everyone, I was
blown away. I can’t thank everyone
enough for that moment. Another exciting
moment for me was when I moved to Nashville a year and a half ago. It has been a great experience to be
surrounded by so many talented people.
Finish this sentence, If I could
write a song for or with anyone I would choose….?
Eric Church.
I am a huge fan of his music and him as an artist.
If I could sing a song with anyone I
would choose….?
Blake Shelton.
After seeing some interviews, I feel like he is a very down to earth guy
and that we would get along well.
Where do you see yourself in a year? 5 years?
Honestly, my answer for these two questions is the
same. As long as I am able to travel
around, play music for a living, and be able to touch people’s lives through my
songs, then I will be happy.
If I wasn’t a singer/songwriter I would
be…?
A doctor.
I’m afraid of…?
There isn’t much that I’m afraid of. I’m always up for a challenge. My dad taught me to work hard for what I want
and to never give up on something I love.
I never get tired of…?
Playing live shows.
I love seeing and feeling the energy transfer from our band to the crowd
and back again. It’s a feeling that I
can’t get anywhere else.
What is one thing people may not know
about you?
I was valedictorian of my senior class and I kept a
4.0 average in college while working on a Biology major.
We are a month into the new year,
what does 2015 look like you for? New music? Festivals? Etc.
I’m always writing new songs and once I get some
more that I am very proud of, then I will be releasing some new music. We are currently booking shows for spring and
summer so we will be announcing shows on our website as we book them. We are playing an Army ball in Denver in May
and I am really looking forward to it.
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