Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Brooks n Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Johnny Cash, anyone that has the same passion and fire that I do for the music that they love, along with anyone that can possibly help me make my dreams become a reality!
Pour Tony's Troop Dedication Songs
Sounds Like
Been told I sound like Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks. Otherwise I pretty much make my own sound. (IF YA KNOW WHAT I MEAN)
Me and You, and the Red, White and Blue
JT began singing in middle school. He performed with his school choir, church choir, performed in solo competitions in the local area as well as regional competitions. As time went on he branched out to trios and barbershop quartets, where his love of harmonizing grew. In high school he performed in the musical “West Side Story.”
After JT graduated he enlisted in the Army where he spent the next 8 ½ years. JT completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was then stationed in Aschaffenburg, Germany and served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. During his time in Germany his love for singing and performing continued. JT was part of a rock band for a brief period of time, until others in the band were reassigned to other bases.
Upon returning to the states, JT never lost the love for singing but it was put on the back burner for a brief time. After moving several times he settled in Elkhart, IN and began singing in the local karaoke bars. But he still wanted more. So he started competing again in the local area. Recently he’s picked up the pace and branched out to more regional and national competitions. During 2008 JT was a regional qualifier for the Colgate Country Showdown twice, a regional finalist in the International Bowlers Association Karaoke competition and a finalist in many other local competitions.
JT has expanded into songwriting and has several of his originals now being played on internet radio stations, syndicated radio shows in the U.S., as well as stations in Denmark and Australia.
His first release, “Me and You, and the Red, White and Blue” was written from his personal perspective of his time in the service. It has been on the Independent Music Network Chart for 12 weeks, during which it has been in the top 10 eleven of the twelve and 4 weeks in the top 5.
JT’s latest release, “Keep Pushing On” is a song that was inspired by the loss of his 6 year old nephew. This song took 7 months to write and went through 5 different versions before the final draft was complete. He’s hoping this song will help others to move on with their lives, as it has for him, while never forgetting those that they have lost.
Along the way I have meet some awesome people, like Johni Dee and the Mystery Train, Cowboy Alan and the Steel Horse Band, just to name a few. Urban Storm (Thurston and the boys) are an awesome inspiration for me too. Peg, Gunny, Dawn, JR, Rodney, Tomi, Lowell, and so many others give me the energy to keep going. My friends, all the staff at HOOAH!!!! Radio, a big thank you for all that you have done!! Thank you to all of you my true friends.
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Hey J.T. I did not realize that you live in Granger, In. I have a cousin who lives there . She worked for the Tribune and her husband worked for the Schools . Small world , huh ? Anyway, keep on writing those songs and playing ......ken
Dear JT, THXOX for the nice comment!! Loved it! Will get you up as featured artist next after Booger!! Keep up the great music and great radio DJ'ing!! Hugs, Kimmy
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JT...good morning. Hope all is well. I have been busy as heck and it ain't letting up. Got three new songs to do in the studio. Wow...and I didn't have to write them and I ain't paying for them. Now, thats what I'm talking about. Take care and keep it country man, as I know you will. Your friend, Jimmy
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