“I figured, if someone wants to do classical music, or blues, or jazz, they move to an area where that's popular, and they chase down blues or jazz connections. For me, it was the same thing.”

American country music singer and songwriter

Jimmie Allen is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has 99 quotes on the site. He is known for his work with Stoney Creek, the Broken Bow Records imprint, and for the singles "Best Shot" and "Make Me Want To," as well as his 2018 album Mercury Lane. In 2021, Allen won the Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, becoming the second Black artist to receive it. He was also the first Black male country artist nominated for Best New Artist in Grammy history. His public profile is tied to his rise as a contemporary country performer and songwriter.