Jake Owen was raised in Vero Beach, Fla., and grew up with a passion for sports. He spent his downtime learning how to play his neighbor's guitar. One night, he heard somebody in a campus bar playing songs on stage. The next day, he asked the manager how he could sign up for the same gig. Within a few hours, Owen was onstage singing, too, making $75 a night, drinking free beer and attracting the eyes of college girls. He formed a band called Yee Haw Junction and started putting original songs in his set of country covers. Although he had only nine credit hours of college until his degree, he left for Nashville. He spent a lot of time writing songs in his apartment. One of his songs, "Ghost," was almost cut by Kenny Chesney. That close call brought Owen's music to the attention of RCA Records. Within two years of moving to Nashville, Owen signed to the label and released his debut album, Startin' With Me, in 2006.
swingmyway
wrote on February 27:
Jake and the guys did such an amazing job and I loved the little interview what’s his name did with Jake!
judyliu
wrote on February 27:
He was great on GMA, I hope this album takes him to great places! I know that it makes me go to great places!
crystal808
wrote on February 27:
Great second album amazing songs good talent. Cant wait to see some of this stuff live!