Vernon got his start in the music business at a very early age in a musical family. Born in a small town in West Virginia, he relocated to Miami, Florida at the age of four and through the years would frequently perform with his parents' band. During junior high, he played keyboards in jazz band and found interest in television production as a second career. After high school, he played in several local bands before returning to his parents' country band.
The majority of Vernon’s early career was spent playing keyboards and singing for South Florida standouts, Buck Wild. The group released one album independently, So Far, So Good, which was produced by Darran Smith, guitarist and co-producer for Tim McGraw. Vernon also garnered an artist development deal with Blue Desert Records (Nashville, TN) which ran from 2004-2007.
In 2006, Vernon joined Tequila Sunrise: A Tribute to the Eagles. In Tequila Sunrise, Vernon portrayed Joe Vitale, a multi-instrumentalist whom often augmented the Eagles’ live performances and studio recordings with keyboards, vocals and percussion.
 
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Vernon continued his role of Joe Vitale in 2008 when he joined a new Eagles tribute project entitled 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience. He is currently touring with 7 Bridges as well as developing an original project with 3J Productions. He also can be seen on Lower Broadway in Nashville, TN, performing for various artists.
During Vern's professional career, he's had the opportunity to open for such acts as Charlie Daniels Band, Mark Wills, The Kinleys, Terri Clark, John Anderson, The Warren Brothers, Trick Pony, Blackhawk, and many more.
Vernon currently resides near Nashville,TN where he enjoys spending time with his son, Ashton.
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