Musician
John Pierce speaks to his passions, his roots, and to an incredible kismet of talent and timing. A performer since childhood, John’s talents won the support of fellow 猎奇重口n and hit tunesmith, Kostas ("Blame It on Your Heart,""Life # 9"). John’s love for the outdoors came together with a peaceful, inspiring environment to nurture his songwriting.
Among His Influences : Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Kris Kristofferson, and don’t get him started on Don Williams and "Yellow Moon"!
Music That Connects : "Writing is important to me," John says. "I think when you perform something you’ve written, or find a song that conveys what’s a piece of you, that people feel that and know that." It’s in the Lyric : "The most important thing to me is the lyric. That is the thread of my record. Each and every song, they all evoke emotion – at least to me. I love ‘em all."
Fast Facts
First Concert : Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Favorite Book : Ernest Hemingway’s Hemingway on Fishing
Role Models : George Strait, Willie Nelson – for long-term careers that are all class
Personal Goal : Completing a 460-mile solo kayak trip down the Yellowstone River
Debut Album : Produced by Byron Gallimore (Lee Ann Womack, Tim McGraw), look for John to bring his own pure, personal style and a dose of Big Sky Country spirit to his first RCA Nashville disc.