The Jonathan Barnes Interview

Jonathan Barnes began singing at 8 years old and has been going strong ever since. He has been blessed to perform at many places across the south including, Wild Horse Saloon, Nashville Night Life Dinner Show, General Jackson Showboat, Country Tonite Theater and DollyWood. Jonathan has also performed at many fairs, festivals, and speedways across Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Jonathan has been afforded opportunity to open for T. Graham Brown on 2 occasions. Jonathan has been on 15 Minutes of Fame Jr., Nashville Spotlight, and also competed in the CMA Rising Star Competition. Jonathan is a member of the GCGMA and has been the Male Vocalist and Male Entertainer of the Year for 4 consecutive years. He has also won the title of CD and Song of the Year for his original song? You’re Gone? and his CD by the same name. Jonathan is a member of NACAMI and has also been the Male Vocalist and Male Entertainer of the Year for the past 3 consecutive years. He also won the NACAMI title of Song of the Year and CD of the Year, as well as Youth Ambassador for 2008. Jonathan is also a member of the CMA, BMI, NACMAI, GCGMA, American Kids Organization, and Kid Nashville. Jonathan has been fortunate to begin working with some experienced Nashville songwriters to further his knowledge and talent. Jonathan has also had the pleasure of being introduced to Tony Mantor and is soaking up all the advice and knowledge he can get and hopes to be able to work with Tony very soon. Jonathan has frequented Nashville a lot this year and plans to make himself a permanent fixture as a real Nashville contender. When Jonathan isn’t performing or writing, he spends time camping and participating in the family monster truck business