Jake Hooker was born listening to the sounds of traditional country music through his father's west Texas country band. Jake began playing the bass at the age of seven and practiced diligently until he mastered the honky tonk sound. Jake formed his own band at the age of 14 and began performing. By the age of 18, Jake was playing bass and singing full time. He spent some time at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, studying music and theory. Jake moved to the Fort Worth area in 1998 where he quickly became the local favorite. Jake signed with Southland Records that same year and began recording and his popularity continues to grow. His love and passion for traditional country music never ceases. He feels it is necessary to relay that love to the fans who are so dedicated to it as well. There is no doubt that Jake is strongly influenced by the sounds of Ray Price, Johnny Bush, Faron Young, Curtis Potter, Leon Rausch and Darrell McCall. He spends much of his spare time studying these artists' music in depth. Jake is consumed by his dedication to the music and his hobbies include playing the drums and learning the steel guitar. Jake's graceful and professional image on the bandstand, along with his voice and talented band, make his show unbeatable.
Jake Hooker & The Outsiders's Friend Space (Top 23)
Love your version of Rodeo Man. Great song from a great movie and you do it better than anybody I've ever heard. Brings back some great memories, thanks for recording it and putting out there.
Hey Jake, Just stopping by to say thanks for the "Great Country Music"! I made this photo video to celebrate the AWA AWARDS Sept 2009, You and Kimberly Murray recieved, "Pure Country Song" for "Living and Learning". This is for all your Fans to enjoy! Rich
Great show in Post, it was good to see yall again. Any thanks for signing my copy of the new cd. ahahahaha Dont think i have ever gottin an autograph like that one before.
Zipp and I got the new CD from Western Allee.... WE LOVE IT!! Zane is always playin' Rodeo Man... and CONGRATS (carla told us) love yall, give baby mack a hug and smooch from all of us up here.. hope to see yall soon!
HI JAKE..LISTEN TO YOU ON THE RADIO TODAY WITH THE MAYOR...I CALLED HIM AND TOLD HIM HE COULD HAVE KEPT YA ON THE REST OF THE SHOW..LOVE THENEW SONGS HE PLAYED FROM YOUR SOON TO BE RELEASED CD...ILL BE SURE AND GET ONE SOON AS ITHITS THE ERNEST TUBB SHOP.... HAVE A GREAT WEEK..
