Jon Nite

Jon Nite (born in Amarillo, Texas) is a singer/songwriter with roots planted in the music of West Texas. Growing up, the family piano filled the house with hymns and a circle of five part harmony. In high school, Jon picked up his Dad's guitar and began diving into country, blues, and acoustic rock. One of Jon's childhood friends dared him to write a song for a TV contest, and the dam broke. Songs poured out full of the angst and the struggles of growing up on the high plains. After high school, he packed up with a handful of songs and drove a thousand miles to Nashville. Jon studied at Belmont University while juggling a handful of jobs and playing countless shows. In August 2010, he signed as a writer with EMI music.

Artists who have recorded Jon's songs include Tim McGraw, Chris Young (musician), Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, David Nail, Luke Bryan, Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Adam Craig (singer-songwriter), Gloriana (band), and many more. Jon has celebrated several number one singles with “What Ever She’s Got” by David Nail, “Smoke” by A Thousand Horses, “We Were Us” with Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, “Beachin” by Jake Owen, “Strip It Down” by Luke Bryan, and “Break On Me” by Keith Urban.

Not only has Jon had success in the country market, he has also had many television placements. “Glass” was featured in the show One Tree Hill. "You Get What You Pay For" was featured in the show True Blood and his song “Holding On And Letting Go” was featured in the CSI: New York season seven finale, Vampire Diaries, and The Biggest Loser. “Here And Gone” was featured in VH1 Mob Wives. Grey’s Anatomy did a promo using Jon’s song “Someone to Someone”. “Voodoo” was featured on Private Practice. His vocals have been used on Grammy and Dove nominated projects and on screen in the motion picture Hot Rod. As an artist, he has shared the stage with Trisha Yearwood, Restless Heart, Leroy Parnell, Randy Owen, and Bucky Covington.[1][2]

Songwriting discography

Singles

Year Artist Album Song Co-written with
2011 Thompson Square Thompson Square "Glass" Ross Copperman
2012 JT Hodges JT Hodges "Goodbyes Made You Mine" Ross Copperman, JT Hodges
Dierks Bentley Home "Tip It On Back" Ross Copperman, Tully Kennedy
2013 Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert Fuse "We Were Us" Jimmy Robbins, Nicole Clawson
Jake Owen Days of Gold "Beachin'" Jaren Johnston, Jimmy Robbins
Lauren Alaina N/A "Barefoot and Buckwild" Chris DeStefano, Lauren Alaina
2014 Leah Turner Leah Turner (EP) "Pull Me Back" Jimmy Robbins, Leah Turner
Dallas Smith Lifted "Wastin' Gas" Adam Craig (singer-songwriter), Matt Dragstrem
Gloriana Three "Trouble" Ross Copperman, Rachael Reinert, Mike Gossin
Chase Rice Ignite the Night "Gonna Wanna Tonight" Jimmy Robbins, Shane McAnally
David Nail I'm a Fire "Whatever She's Got" Jimmy Robbins
2015 Tim McGraw Damn Country Music "Top of the World" Jimmy Robbins, Josh Osborne
Luke Bryan Kill the Lights "Strip It Down" Ross Copperman, Luke Bryan
A Thousand Horses Southernality "Smoke" Ross Copperman, Michael Hobby
Waterloo Revival N/A "Bad for You" Ross Copperman, Cody Cooper, George Birge
The Cadillac Three Peace, Love & Dixie "Party Like You" Jaren Johnston, Jimmy Robbins
2016 Kenny Chesney Some Town Somewhere "Noise" Ross Copperman, Kenny Chesney, Shane McAnally
Keith Urban Ripcord "Break on Me" Ross Copperman
Chase Rice N/A "Whisper" Chris DeStefano, Chase Rice
Michael Ray Michael Ray "Think a Little Less" Thomas Rhett, Barry Dean, Jimmy Robbins

References

  1. "Jon Nite Interview - Hit Country Songwriter". Songwriter Universe | Songwriting News, Articles & Song Contest. 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
  2. "Jon Nite | 30asongwritersfestival.com". www.30asongwritersfestival.com. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
  3. "Jon Nite | Album Discography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
  4. "Songwriter Spotlight: Jon Nite Shares Stories Behind Keith Urban, Tim McGraw Hits". Rolling Stone. 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
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