Jaren Johnston

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Jaren Johnston
Songwriter/ Member of The Cadillac Three
Songwriter/ Member of The Cadillac Three
Background information
Born (1980-10-04) October 4, 1980 (age 43)
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresSouthern rock, Country, Rock, Country Rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2005–present
Member ofThe Cadillac Three
Formerly ofAmerican 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[edit]

Jaren is a multiple time Grammy nominated songwriter and producer. Johnston was formerly the vocalist and guitarist in the Rock band American Bang.[1] 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” .[2]

Personal life[edit]

Johnston is married to Evyn Mustoe Johnston, who is also in the music industry.[3] They have a son named Jude.[4]

Johnston's father, Jerry Ray Johnston, was drummer in the country band Bandana. Jerry Ray Johnston died on January 9, 2022.[5]

Singles[edit]

Song Title Artist Co-writers Peak
"American Country Love Song" Jake Owen Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley 1
"Beachin'" Jake Owen Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins 1
"Cigarette" Frankie Ballard Chris Stapleton, Kip Moore 50
"Days of Gold" Jake Owen Neil Mason 15
"Don't It" Billy Currington Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley 1
"Drunk Like You" The Cadillac Three Neil Mason, Jesse Frasure
"It All Started With A Beer" Frankie Ballard Neil Mason, Jeremy Stover 15
"Kinda Dig the Feeling" The Railers Tom Douglas, Tyler Bryant 50
"Livin' the Dream" Drake White Tom Douglas, Luke Laird 12
"Meanwhile Back at Mama's" Tim McGraw Tom Douglas, Jeffrey Steele 2
"Party Like You" The Cadillac Three Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins 46
"Raise 'Em Up" Keith Urban feat. Eric Church Tom Douglas, Jeffrey Steele 1
"The South" The Cadillac Three 32
"Tippin' Point" Dallas Smith Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard
"Some Songs" Terri Clark Tom Douglas, James T. Slater
"Southern Girl" Tim McGraw Rodney Clawson, Lee Thomas Miller 2
"Sunshine & Whiskey" Frankie Ballard Luke Laird 1
"White Lightning" The Cadillac Three 44
"You Are What You Love" Kelleigh Bannen Jenn Schott, Kelleigh Bannen 59
"You Gonna Fly" Keith Urban Preston Brust, Chris Lucas 1
"Young in America" Danielle Bradbery Kylie Sackley, Whitney Duncan 50
"Young Buck" Ronnie Dunn Jeremy Stover -

Associated Act Cuts[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Nashville Songwriter Series: Jaren Johnston". April 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "The Cadillac Black Frontman Jaren Johnston Gets Engaged in New York City". September 17, 2012.
  4. ^ "The Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston and Wife Welcome Baby Boy". Sounds Like Nashville. April 1, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  5. ^ "Former Grand Ole Opry Drummer Jerry Ray Johnston Passes". MusicRow.com. January 18, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.