Jimmie Allen Bio
James Edward Allen is an American country music singer and songwriter. He gained fame in 2018 after releasing his two singles album “Best Shot” and “Make Me Want To”. Prior, he won the Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, and the second black artist to do so since Darius Rucker in 2009.
Allen was born in Milton, Delaware, United States, but moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2007. He began singing in middle school, and music soon became an obsession. Once he was an adult, he headed to Nashville in 2007, intent on working his way into the country music industry. After a rough start, he spent several months living in his car. later on, he began working as a songwriter, landing a few publishing deals to the point where one of his songs appeared in a Super Bowl commercial. Allen had a dream of performing which led him to audition for America’s Got Talent, where he managed to get in but, he was cut out at the end of the competition. In the same year that Scotty McCreery took home with the crown.
Moreover, he worked at a variety of jobs, occasionally getting closer to the spotlight. Eventually, he was lucky to meet producer and songwriter Ash Bowers in 2016. A year later, Allen signed with BBR’s Stoney Creek Records subsidiary in August 2017 and released “Blue Jean Baby,” which was the first single from his self-titled debut EP. Released late in 2017, the set was produced by Ash Bowers and Eric Torres. This album debuted in the top 11 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart upon its release. Shortly afterward, “Best Shot” worked its way to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart; it was followed there in 2019 by ‘Make Me Want To.”
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In 2019, Jimmie collaborated with Abby Anderson for a cover of the Lady Gaga hit “Shallow,” and in 2020, he released “This Is Us,” a duet with pop singer Noah Cyrus. The latter track appeared on his follow-up EP, Bettie James. The second project was”Freedom Was a Highway,” a duet with Brad Paisley which was released on February 1, 2021. And rocketed to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay charts in 2021, kicking off an eventful year for Jimmie Allen. There Allen became the first Black solo performer to win New Male Artist of the Year at the 2021 ACM Awards. Afterward, he was announced as one of the celebrities competing on season 30 of Dancing with the Stars.
Additionally, on November 10, 2021, he won New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards. later, he performed at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Apart from this, it was announced that he would be a guest mentor on American Idol season 20. Furthermore, he also featured on Noah Shnacky’s “Don’t You Wanna Know” for his 2022 album Thoughtfully Reckless and a duet with Nick Carter in “Easy”. Prior. he also released the lead-off single, “Down Home,” to his third studio album Tulip Drive on March 8, 2022.
Jimmie Allen Age
Jimmie is 37 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 18, 1985, in Milton, Delaware, United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on June 18 every year.
Jimmie Allen Wife
Allen is married to his caring and supportive wife Alexis. They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in May 2021. The couple shared many photos and videos from the memorable event. In an interview, Alexis revealed that she was actually married one year before their ceremony. The love bird is blessed with three beautiful children namely Aadyn, Naomi, and Zara. The singer often posts photos and videos of his family on social media.
Jimmie Allen Family
Allen was born in Milton, Delaware to parents James and Angela. Altogether, Allen has six siblings, four sisters, and two brothers and among them, they live near him in Nashville. Unfortunately, the family suffered the loss of their father in 2019, who passed away at the age of 65.
Jimmie Allen’s Net Worth
Jimmie has an estimated net worth of around $ 2 million and $3 million dollars. Which he has acquired from his career as a singer.
Jimmie Allen Salary
Edward receives an estimated salary between $100,000 and $250,000 per year.