When you first see Jason Michael Carroll perform, he might not be exactly what you would expect to see on the Country Western scene. His appeal and his voice are not the only reasons that many people are pushing his songs to the top of record charts and the reason why so many flock to see him sing. His songs grab the heart and soul of every listener and they hang on to the very end.

Jason was born on June 13, 1978 in Texas the oldest of three children. His family moved to the Youngsville, Franklinton area of North Carolina where he grew up in a religious and quite strict home. His father being a preacher would not allow any secular music played in the home or even on family trips in the car. His father went so far as to give him a “spanking” when he found a copy of “Achy Breaky Heart” under his pillow. During his younger years, his musical talent was seen in the church from an early age.

Jason found employment with a motor company and this is when he found his real love – Country Music. A local country band, “Chasin' Country” invited him to be their lead singer, which led him to performing in various clubs in the area. However, when offered a gig at the LongBranch Saloon in Raleigh, North Carolina, the band could not make the appearance.

In 2002, Jason moved back to Texas, however, he was back in North Carolina by 2004 and became the lead singer with the band “Steel Kick'n.” During the summer of 2004, mainly for his mother, he entered in the Fox “Gimme the Mike” contest. Jason explained, “I used to make fun of the people on those shows, truth be told.” He won the competition in Raleigh and headed off to New York. This is where Rusty Harmon who at one time managed Hootie & the Blowfish, racked Rear View, and several of John Mellencamp's classic rock albums, for his talent.

During this time he still continued to play at various locations around the South Carolina area, sang the National Anthem at many ball games, and played at the Kerry Edwards Rally in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was also the opening acts for such names as Brad Paisley, Rhett Aikens, Neil McCoy, Josh Turner, and Blake Shelton.

Jason signed with Arista Nashville and released his first single, "Alyssa Lies," in late 2006 and his first album is expected in 2007.

His musical influences include Garth Brooks, George Strait, Randy Foster, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Pearl Jam, and Aerosmith.

Information from the Jason Michael Carroll fan site: www.jasonmichaelcarrollmusic.com