A biography for Jimmie Allenhasn’t been written yet.
“I spent 11 years in Nashville trying to get a record deal. That was the time I was living in my car.”
“I feel like life is about being a good parent but also doing what you love because doing what you love inspires your kids to do what they love.”
“If you're Black or Asian and you want to be a country artist and hopefully have a no. 1 record, you can. I somehow did it.”
“Small labels are willing to take the biggest risk.”
“I wanted to be a dad. But I never wanted to get married. Alexis changed that.”
“In country music, we are still behind the times. Outside of country music, it wouldn't be new to anyone to be a Black pop artist or a white rapper, but this genre is different.”
“I never take the stage without wearing my widebrim tan hat. I actually have multiple backups.”
“One of the biggest compliments for an artist is when your peers respect what you did.”
“I'm definitely thankful for my career.”
“I'm just trying to do what I can with what I got, which is a lot.”
“All my dad listened to was country music, you know?”
“The country music fan base was ready for Black artists.”
“I've learned that writing a book and songwriting have a lot in common - it's all about the honesty and connection with the audience.”
“March 1 will forever be my favorite day.”
“I only sleep about three-and-a-half hours a night. If I get two, I feel like I've slept.”
“As long as you work hard, you're consistent, show up every day and you're good to people, there are tons of opportunity no matter what your career might be.”
“I'm not really a religious guy. I'm spiritual, but I'm not religious.”
“I wouldn't be where I am without people giving me an opportunity and a platform. I feel like that's what I should do for other artists.”
“I want to play Aaron Burr in 'Hamilton.'”
“Gabby Barrett is an amazing singer, one of my favorite singers.”