Neo-Traditional Country Music with Americana and Bluegrass influences is the focus of Greensboro, NC, native Addison Johnson, as he joins the effort of those determined to revive the sounds, feelings, and content associated with the industry’s pioneers. His music is inspired by the work of legends like George Jones, Jerry Reed, and Jim Croce.
Addison is an experienced performer and brilliant songwriter. He has an impeccable ability to develop a hook when writing a song while focusing on the story-telling emphasis of the genre’s past. He builds a connection with an audience by using his ability to set up a song with a back story that makes each person feel as though he’s speaking to them one-on-one. His gift is to then deliver a song in a way that appears to flow effortlessly from his soul and solidify that connection with the audience.
With strong lyrical content that will draw you into the story he’s telling, Addison’s songs take you on a journey to a time when country music was reflective of the working class American. Addison’s approach to songwriting brings those stories to life once again.
Songwriting Credentials:
- Latest Album Debuted on 2.27.21 at #3 on the iTunes Country Charts
- Sophomore Album Debuted on 2.15.19 at #5 on the iTunes Country Charts
- First Album Debuted on 2.9.16 at #11 on the iTunes Country Charts
- 1 3/4 Guns Up from Saving Country Music on “Dark Side of the Mountain” album, 2021
- ReverbNation Top 40 Country Artist (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- ReverbNation Featured Artist (2017, 2018)
- 14 Songs Recorded by Various Artists, including one with Billboard Chart Topper, Mitch Rossell
- I’m Just a Song named Best Song of 2016 by Stop Pop Country
- #20 on the Top 25 Country Songs of 2016 from esCountry.com
- #24 on the Top 30 Country/Americana Albums of 2016 from Country Perspective
- #59 on the Top 100 Country Albums of 2016 from Southern Rock Brasil
- Top 20 and Top 30 iTunes EPs
- Appearance on the Billboard Heat Seeker’s Chart
- 2 Top 50 iTunes EPs
- Debut EP, Out of the Blue, ranked #35 on iTunes Under $8 Albums Chart
- Co-writing experience includes Reed Nelson, Chris Lane, and more
- Best of Country Artists, OurStage.com (2013, #31 peak, 42 weeks in Top 100)
- Thanks for the Ride, OurStage.com Top 40 (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
- Thanks for the Ride, OurStage.com Traditional Country Top 10 (2012) & Traditional Country Winner (2011)
- She’s a Shotgun, OurStage.com Country Winner (2011)
Notable Performances:
- Opening Support for Jason Eady, Red Shahan, Chris Knight, Kendell Marvel, Confederate Railroad, Craig Campbell, William Michael Morgan, Doug Stone, Billy Don Burns, Dallas Moore, Ray Scott, Jamie Wyatt, James Carothers, Whey Jennings, Buddy Jewell, Bucky Covington, Alex Williams, and more
- Grand Ole Opry Front Porch Series Artist with WSM 650
- Grand Ole Opry Radio Station interviews with Bill Cody with appearances on Heartland TV
- Scheduled for more than 130 national and international tour dates annually
- Featured Entertainment for FLW Forrest Wood Cup, Yeti FLW College Series Championship, FLW Tour, and FLW Costa and BFL Series
- Performed for Big Rock Outdoors Expo, St. Louis Boat & Sportshow, Let’s Go Fishin’ Illinois Expo, Arkansas Anglers Expo, and more
- Headline Artist and Opening Support for Various Fairs and Festivals in both the United States and Europe