Jamie Aldeon

Jamie Aldeon 	Jamie Aldeon
 	
Background information	Background information
Birth name 	James Michael Aldeon
Born 	August 15, 1983
Genres 	Country
Occupations 	MusicianSinger
Instruments 	GuitarVocals
Years active 	2010 - Present
Label 	Quartzite
Jamie Aldeon is a country singer from Nashville, Tennessee. His debut album, Bring It On, was released May 31, 2011.
== History ==
=== Label signing, Bring It On, and Nashville Star (2011—2013)===
Aldeon was signed to Quartzite in early 2011, and shortly after, he began working on his debut effort. His first single, "Why Don't You Wanna Stay?," which features pop/rock singer Katie Browne, was released March 29, 2011. It became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Country Songs chart, and moderate hit on the adult contemporary charts. The album was released on May 31, 2011, and debuted at No. 13 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart, selling 41,000 in its first week. http://themusicbiz.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=billboard200&action=display&thread=736 He toured along side label-mates Buddy Luke, Peter Nelson & the Big Bad Blueberry Band, and Radioactive on the 2011 Countrified Tour throughout the rest of the year. On July 12, 2011, "Gravel Road Anthem" was released as the second single from the album, and it became Aldeon's first Top 5 hit on the country chart. On February 14, 2012, "Fly" was released as the third single from the album, reaching number-one on the country chart. "Bring It On" was released as the fourth single from Bring It On on July 17, 2012. It also reached number-one on the country chart. "Tattoos" will be released as the final single on January 1, 2013.
On May 28, 2012, it was announced that Aldeon will be one of three hosts for the new television series Nashville Star. http://themusicbiz.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tvseries&action=display&thread=1597 The series showcases talented country singers competing for a chance at a recording contract and fame. It is uncertain whether Aldeon will be a judge once again for the second season.
=== Thunderstorm (2013—Present)===
On Christmas day of 2012, Aldeon announced that a new album, titled Thunderstorm, will be released on July 23, 2012. The album was later rescheduled for a August 20 release date. On March 19, 2013, it was announced that the lead single would be titled "Night Train," and that it would be released on May 14. The track listing for Thunderstorm was also released on that day.
== Discography ==
Main Article: Jamie Aldeon discography
=== Studio Albums ===
* Bring It On (2011)
* Thunderstorm (2013)
== Awards ==
=== Academy of Country Music Awards ===
2012	Jamie Aldeon 	Male Vocalist of the Year	Nominated
2012	"Countrified"(with Radioactive and Erica Posey) 	Vocal Event of the Year 	Nominated
2012	"Why Don't You Wanna Stay?"(featuring Katie Browne)	Vocal Event of the Year 	Nominated
2013	Jamie Aldeon 	Male Vocalist of the Year	Nominated
2013	"Fly" 	Song of the Year 	Won
=== Grammy Awards ===
2012	"Countrified"(with Radioactive and Erica Posey)	Best Country Duo/Group Performance	Nominated
2013	"Fly" 	Best Country Solo Performance 	Won
2013	"Fly" 	Best Country Song 	Nominated
== References ==
Category:Quartzite Records