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Jared Wade

Jared Wade is an American country music singer-songwriter. Wade was raised in Pooler, outside Savannah, and attended Georgia Southern University with classmate Luke Bryan. He received a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and held a management position at United Parcel Service until he learned to play guitar for the first time in 2006.

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Jared Wade
Jared Wade performing live in Nashville, TN
Jared Wade performing live in Nashville, TN
Background information
BornAugust 27, 1981
OriginPooler, Georgia
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2007–present
LabelLawrence Music Group
Websitewww.jaredwademusic.com

Jared Wade (born August 27, 1988 in Savannah, Georgia)1 is an American country music singer-songwriter. Wade was raised in Pooler, outside Savannah, and attended Georgia Southern University with classmate Luke Bryan.2 He received a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and held a management position at United Parcel Service until he learned to play guitar for the first time in 2006.13

Jared landed the opening act slot for the Luke Bryan 'Farm Tour', both in 2010 and 2011,4 which opened opportunities for more shows with artists such as Wade Bowen, Confederate Railroad, Joe Diffie, Trent Tomlinson, John Anderson, Craig Campbell and Blackhawk.456

On February 2, 2013 Wade released his debut EP Drunk On Sunshine which led to him to winning the Georgia Music Awards 2013 Country Male Vocalist of the Year.7891011

Jared Wade, performing at the Savannah Craft Brew Fest, 2011 source ↗

In April 2014 Wade landed on the cover of Pooler Magazine4 and was again nominated for both Georgia Music Awards 2014 Male Vocalist of the Year and 2014 Country Male Vocalist of the Year.11

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Drunk on Shunshine
  • Release date: February 2, 2013
  • Label: Lawrence Music Group
References

References

  1. "About | Jared Wade Music". jaredwademusic.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  2. "Pooler native Jared Wade wins a Georgia Music Award | WJCL News". wjcl.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  3. "Chronicles | Georgia Southern Magazine". news.georgiasouthern.edu. June 25, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  4. "Jared Wade: Pooler Musician Making It Big – Pooler Magazine". poolermagazine.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  5. "The Official Tracy Lawrence Website : Tracy Lawrence". tracylawrence.com. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  6. "Losers Bar To Host Free Concerts : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City". musicrow.com. June 3, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  7. "Savannah's Popular Country Music Singer, Songwriter Jared Wade Launches Debut Album "Drunk on Sunshine" February 2 : Abshire Public Relations". abshirepr.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  8. "Spotted: Jared Wade CD Release Party". savannahnow.com. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  9. "Jared Wade – Drunk On Sunshine – Music News Nashville". Music News Nashville. musicnewsnashville.com. February 14, 2014. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  10. "Pooler musician wins Georgia Music Award". savannahnow.com. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  11. "GA Music Awards". gamusicawards.com. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
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