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Jon Randall

b. 1969

American singer-songwriter

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Born 1969. Jon Randall is an American singer-songwriter, singer, record producer, composer and musician.

Jon Randall Stewart (born February 17, 1969) is an American producer, songwriter and musician. Between 1995 and 2005 Randall released three solo albums, What You Don't Know, Willin' and Walking Among the Living. He recorded a fourth album, Cold Coffee Morning, which was not released.

As a songwriter, Randall has had many notable cuts including "Whiskey Lullaby" recorded by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss which won the 2005 CMA Song of the Year Award, On April 2, 2021, Randall released a four-track solo project called Neon Texas.

Music career Emmylou Harris and The Nash Ramblers Randall's music career began as a guitarist for Emmylou Harris’ Nash Ramblers.

In 1992, Randall won a Grammy award under the winner name 'Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers (Larry Altamanuik, Sam Bush, Roy Huskey, Jr., Al Perkins, Jon Randall Stewart)' for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

In 2017, Harris, Randall, Bush and Perkins reunited at The Ryman Auditorium for a 25th anniversary concert of the "Live at the Ryman" album .

Artist career Between 1995 and 2005 Randall released four solo albums, What You Don't Know, Cold Coffee Morning, Willin' and Walking Among the Living. The singles "Cold Coffee Morning" and "This Heart" both made appearances on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts.

On February 19, 2021, Stewart released his first single in over 15 years, "Keep On Moving", co-produced, engineered and mixed by Brandon Bell.

On March 12, 2021, The Marfa Tapes track "Tin Man" was released, followed by the release of "Am I Right or Amarillo" on March 26, 2021.

The Marfa Tapes received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

18 South Randall is also a member of 18 South, a culmination of acclaimed songwriters and Nashville's best session musicians consisting of Jessi Alexander, Jimmy Wallace, Mike Bub, Larry Atamanuik and Guthrie Trapp. In 2010 they released their debut album Soulful Southern Roots Music.

Brad Paisley with Alison Krauss Randall co-wrote the song "Whiskey Lullaby" with Bill Anderson, which was released by Brad Paisley as a duet with Alison Krauss in 2004. The song received multiple award nominations, won the 2005 CMA Song Of The Year Award, and peak at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, and No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. As of July 2015, "Whiskey Lullaby" was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Dierks Bentley Randall produced Dierks Bentley's Up on the Ridge (2010) and The Mountain (2018). The second single from the album, "Draw Me a Map" was co-written by Bentley and Randall, and peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs.

Co-produced with Ross Copperman, The Mountain was nominated for both the ACM and CMA Album of the Year.

Miranda Lambert In 2017 Miranda Lambert released "Tin Man" which Stewart co-wrote with Lambert and Jack Ingram. The song won the 2018 ACM Song of the Year Award,

Parker McCollum In 2020, Randall produced Parker McCollum’s EP Hollywood Gold, with the lead single "Pretty Heart" achieving platinum certification. In 2021, Parker McCollum released his current record "Gold Chain Cowboy" which was produced by Jon Randall.

Chase Bryant On February 26, 2021, Chase Bryant released "Upbringing" the lead single from his upcoming album of the same name. The song was written by Bryant, Randall and Stephen Wilson, produced by Randall and recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin, TX.

Awards Release date: October 27, 2023 Label: Sony

Singles Year Single Peak positions Album US Country US Bubbling CAN Country 1994 "I Came Straight to You" — — — What You Don't Know "This Heart" 74 — — 1996 "By My Side" 18 10 21 Greater Need 1998 "She Don't Believe in Fairy Tales" — — — Cold Coffee Morning 1999 "Cold Coffee Morning" 71 — — "Willin'" — — — Willin'''

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Music videos Year Video Director 1994 "I Came Straight to You" R. Brad Murano/Steven T. Miller "This Heart" Joanne Gardner 1998 "She Don't Believe in Fairy Tales" Trey Fanjoy 2005 "Baby Won't You Come Home"

Songwriting and production discography American record producer and songwriter, Jon Randall, has released four studio albums as a solo artist. He has produced for artists including Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, Pat Green, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jessi Alexander, and Parker McCollum. His extensive list of cuts also includes Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Maren Morris, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Kip Moore, Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery, Guy Clark, Little Big Town, Gary Allan and Travis Denning.

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Personal life He has been married to Jessi Alexander since 2006 and they have three children.

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Who is Jon Randall?

American singer-songwriter

When was Jon Randall born?

Jon Randall was born on 17 February 1969 in Dallas.

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Jon Randall is a singer-songwriter, singer, record producer, composer and musician.

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Jon Randall is American.

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