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Jamey Johnson built one of the most respected song catalogs in modern country music through a combination of traditional country storytelling, hit recordings, and award-winning songwriting. From songs such as “In Color,” “High Cost of Living,” and “The Dollar” to his work as a songwriter for artists including George Strait, Johnson’s music has earned a devoted following among country fans seeking authentic lyrics and timeless themes. His catalog spans multiple studio albums and showcases the deep songwriting skills that helped establish him as one of Nashville’s most admired artists.
Raised in Enterprise, Alabama, Johnson developed a passion for country music long before launching a professional career in Nashville. Following service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, he pursued songwriting and achieved early success when George Strait recorded “Give It Away,” which earned both Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Song of the Year honors in 2007. Johnson has released five studio albums, including The Dollar, That Lonesome Song, The Guitar Song, Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran, and Midnight Gasoline.
His biggest hits include “In Color,” which won both ACM and CMA Song of the Year honors in 2009. Johnson remains highly respected for preserving traditional country music values, honoring legendary songwriter Hank Cochran through an entire tribute album, and supporting military veterans through numerous performances and appearances connected to veteran causes. His commitment to songwriting excellence and country music tradition continues to make him one of the genre’s most respected figures
Complete List Of Songs From A to Z
- 21 Guns – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- A Way to Survive – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- A-11 – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Alabama – They Call Me Country – 2002
- Angel – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Baby Don’t Cry – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Back to Caroline – The Dollar – 2006
- Bad Guy – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Between Jennings and Jones – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Betty On The Line – They Call Me Country – 2002
- By the Seat of Your Pants – The Guitar Song – 2010
- California Riots – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Can’t Cash My Checks – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Cover Your Eyes – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Dog in the Yard – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Don’t Touch Me – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Don’t You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- The Door Is Always Open – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Dreaming My Dreams – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- The Eagle – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Even the Skies Are Blue – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Everything but You – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Flying Silver Eagle – The Dollar – 2006
- For the Good Times – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Forty Years Ago – They Call Me Country – 2002
- Front Porch Swing Afternoon – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Good Morning Sunrise – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Good Times Ain’t What They Used to Be – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Hard Times – They Call Me Country – 2002
- Heartache – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Heaven Bound – The Guitar Song – 2010
- High Cost of Living – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- I Don’t Do Windows – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- I Fall to Pieces – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- I Remember You – The Guitar Song – 2010
- I’d Fight the World – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- I’m Tired of It All – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- In Color – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Is It Raining At Your House – They Call Me Country – 2002
- It Was Me – The Dollar – 2006
- Keepin’ Up with the Jonesin’ – The Dollar – 2006
- The Last Cowboy – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Lead Me Home – The Dollar – 2006
- Letter To Mama – They Call Me Country – 2002
- Living for a Song – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Lonely at the Top – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Love Makes a Fool of Us All – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Macon – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Make the World Go Away – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Mary Go Round – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Mental Revenge – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Midnight Gasoline – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Mowin’ Down the Roses – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- My Saving Grace – The Dollar – 2006
- My Way to You – The Guitar Song – 2010
- No Time Like the Past – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Old Faded Diamond – They Call Me Country – 2002
- Old Maple Guitar – They Call Me Country – 2002
- One More Time – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Place Out on the Ocean – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Playing the Part – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Poor Man Blues – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Ray Ray’s Juke Joint – The Dollar – 2006
- Rebelicious – The Dollar – 2006
- Redneck Side of Me – The Dollar – 2006
- Released – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Saturday Night in New Orleans – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Set ‘Em Up Joe – The Guitar Song – 2010
- She’ll Be Back – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- She’s All Lady – The Dollar – 2006
- Sober – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Someday When I’m Old – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Stars in Alabama – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Sweet Beulah Land – They Call Me Country – 2002
- That Lonesome Song – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- That’s How I Don’t Love You – The Guitar Song – 2010
- That’s Why I Write Songs – The Guitar Song – 2010
- Thankful for the Rain – The Guitar Song – 2010
- The Beer Song – They Call Me Country – 2002
- The Dollar – The Dollar – 2006
- The Guitar Song – The Guitar Song – 2010
- The Rebel – They Call Me Country – 2002
- They Call Me Country – They Call Me Country – 2002
- This Ain’t My First Rodeo – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- Trudy – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- What a View – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- What You Answer To – Midnight Gasoline – 2024
- Women – That Lonesome Song – 2008
- Would These Arms Be in Your Way – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
- You Wouldn’t Know Love – Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran – 2012
Albums
They Call Me Country (2002): 12 songs
The Dollar (2006): 11 songs
That Lonesome Song (2008): 14 songs
The Guitar Song (2010): 25 songs
Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran (2012): 16 songs
Midnight Gasoline (2024): 12 songs
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