Jake Owen

Jake Owen grew up in Vero Beach, Florida, listening to country, rock, and R&B. He started playing local bars and festivals, influenced by artists like Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks. His first single, "Yee Haw," came out in 2006 and led to a deal with RCA Records. That song appears on his debut album, Startin' with Me, which also includes "Don't Think I Can't Love You."

Over the next decade, Owen put out albums like Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Days of Gold, and American Love. Songs such as "Beachin'" and "Good Timing" kept his sound rooted in country while letting in some pop and rock touches. He's worked with other artists too, including Sugarland and Chris Stapleton, and has toured with Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley.

In 2015, Owen was arrested for driving under the influence and later talked about getting treatment for alcohol use. He's also been open about dealing with depression and anxiety. More recent albums like Greetings from... Jake and Made for You have kept him recording, with tracks like "Green Bananas" and "You Can Thank Dixie" showing up in his setlists.