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'''Jonathan Singleton''' is an American [[country music]] singer and songwriter. He is known for co-writing the songs "[[Don't (Billy Currington song)|Don't]]" by [[Billy Currington]], "[[Watching Airplanes]]" by [[Gary Allan]], "[[Red Light (song)|Red Light]]" and "[[Let It Rain (David Nail song)|Let It Rain]]" by [[David Nail]] |
'''Jonathan Singleton''' is an American [[country music]] singer and songwriter. He is known for co-writing the songs "[[Don't (Billy Currington song)|Don't]]" by [[Billy Currington]], "[[Watching Airplanes]]" by [[Gary Allan]], "[[Red Light (song)|Red Light]]" and "[[Let It Rain (David Nail song)|Let It Rain]]" by [[David Nail]], "[[Why Don't We Just Dance]]" by [[Josh Turner]] and "[[Diamond Rings and Old Barstools]]" by [[Tim McGraw]]. In 2009, the [[American Society of Composers, Publishers and Authors]] (ASCAP) awarded Singleton for "Don't," which was one of the most-played country music songs of that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1605859/ascap-and-bmi-honor-the-doers-of-billy-curringtons-dont.jhtml|title=ASCAP and BMI Honor the Doers of Billy Currington's "Don't"|last=Morris|first=Edward|date=25 February 2009|work=[[Country Music Television|CMT]]|accessdate=27 August 2010}}</ref> |
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In 2009, he founded a band called '''Jonathan Singleton & the Grove''', in which he sang [[lead vocals]]. The band also consisted of William Coats ([[drum kit|drums]], [[background vocals]]), Andy Dixon ([[bass guitar]], background vocals), Justin Dudley ([[keyboard instrument|keyboards]]), Dustin Nunley ([[rhythm guitar]], background vocals) and Josh Smith (rhythm guitar, background vocals). They signed to [[Universal South Records]] in March 2009 and released the single "Livin' in Paradise" that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=2709|title=Jonathan Singleton & the Grove release debut single|date=18 March 2009|work=[[Country Standard Time]]|accessdate=27 August 2010}}</ref> It debuted at No. 60 on the country charts for the week of April 4, 2009, and peaked at No. 48. A second single, "Look Who's Back in Love" debuted at No. 56 on the country charts for the week of December 26, 2009. The band's song "I'm Afraid of Storms" is included in soundtrack to the 2012 video game [[Silent Hill: Downpour]]. |
In 2009, he founded a band called '''Jonathan Singleton & the Grove''', in which he sang [[lead vocals]]. The band also consisted of William Coats ([[drum kit|drums]], [[background vocals]]), Andy Dixon ([[bass guitar]], background vocals), Justin Dudley ([[keyboard instrument|keyboards]]), Dustin Nunley ([[rhythm guitar]], background vocals) and Josh Smith (rhythm guitar, background vocals). They signed to [[Universal South Records]] in March 2009 and released the single "Livin' in Paradise" that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=2709|title=Jonathan Singleton & the Grove release debut single|date=18 March 2009|work=[[Country Standard Time]]|accessdate=27 August 2010}}</ref> It debuted at No. 60 on the country charts for the week of April 4, 2009, and peaked at No. 48. A second single, "Look Who's Back in Love" debuted at No. 56 on the country charts for the week of December 26, 2009. The band's song "I'm Afraid of Storms" is included in soundtrack to the 2012 video game [[Silent Hill: Downpour]]. |
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Jonathan Singleton | |
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| Origin | Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Show Dog-Universal Music |
Jonathan Singleton is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is known for co-writing the songs "Don't" by Billy Currington, "Watching Airplanes" by Gary Allan, "Red Light" and "Let It Rain" by David Nail, "Why Don't We Just Dance" by Josh Turner and "Diamond Rings and Old Barstools" by Tim McGraw. In 2009, the American Society of Composers, Publishers and Authors (ASCAP) awarded Singleton for "Don't," which was one of the most-played country music songs of that year.[1]
In 2009, he founded a band called Jonathan Singleton & the Grove, in which he sang lead vocals. The band also consisted of William Coats (drums, background vocals), Andy Dixon (bass guitar, background vocals), Justin Dudley (keyboards), Dustin Nunley (rhythm guitar, background vocals) and Josh Smith (rhythm guitar, background vocals). They signed to Universal South Records in March 2009 and released the single "Livin' in Paradise" that month.[2] It debuted at No. 60 on the country charts for the week of April 4, 2009, and peaked at No. 48. A second single, "Look Who's Back in Love" debuted at No. 56 on the country charts for the week of December 26, 2009. The band's song "I'm Afraid of Storms" is included in soundtrack to the 2012 video game Silent Hill: Downpour.
Jonathan Singleton & the Grove discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Jonathan Singleton & the Grove |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | |||
| 2009 | "Livin' in Paradise" | 48 | single only |
| "Look Who's Back in Love" | 47 | Jonathan Singleton & the Grove |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Look Who's Back in Love" | Peter Zavadil |
References
- ^ Morris, Edward (25 February 2009). "ASCAP and BMI Honor the Doers of Billy Currington's "Don't"". CMT. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
- ^ "Jonathan Singleton & the Grove release debut single". Country Standard Time. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
