2. Biography
Born in the little town of Senekal in the Free State, his love for music started
at a very young age, and when he was only four years old, his father gave him
a special gift – his very own guitar. The rest is history!
Along with his unbelievable singing talent, Jason not only plays the guitar, but
can also play drums, piano, base, trumpet and the accordion. His diverse talent
for music lead him to spend a few years in the UK, where he played and sang
in local pubs. He launched his come back to South Africa in 2003 by honing
his skills as a singer and guitar player, and by mastering the true art of
performing “Modern Country” styles.
His passion for this type of music was ignited when he was driving a car that
he had just bought, listening to a Brad Paisley CD that the previous owner had
left in the car. With Paisley as his role model, steely determination, buckets full
of talent, Jason set out on his journey to the top.
3. JUST A FEW OFTHE MANY HIGHLIGHTS ON JASON’S
AMAZING JOURNEY:
2007
The “rookie” was introduced to “Big Daddy” Lance James, who was immediately
impressed by his talent. Lance James remains a huge inspiration to this day.
Jason recorded his first album, “We Danced”, followed by his next album,
“Katy Brought My Guitar BackToday”.
2008
Jason became part of the all-star line up of the
Country Legends & Friends Show at Carnival City.
2009
Much loved by the Carnival City fans, Jason was invited back to the
Country Legends & Friends Show 2009. He was also invited to be part of the
Kyk Net Country television show with Juanita Du Plesssis and had the honour of sharing
the stage withTommy Dell. He released his third album, “WishYou Were Here”.
4. 2010
Jason went to NashvilleTennessee, home of the international Country Singers
via an invitation from Curb Records, the studio that produced artists such as Lee-Anne
Rimes andTim McGraw. While performing in Nashville, he met Kenny Rogers and Keith
Urban.
2011
Jason released his first “HIT” Album, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off”.
He went on to receive and award for Best Newcomer at the Country MusicAwards.
2012
Jason launched his BEST SELLING album, “This Is Country Music”.
In the same year he received a Gospel Country Award for “Three Wooden Crosses”.
2013
Jason was “signed” by one of South Africa’s biggest Record Labels. His album,
“Dirt Road” was written by Gary Hannan & Jeremy Dean,
International Hit Songwriters from Nashville.
The album was produce by Bruce Wallace and mastered at Studio 301 Austaralia.
5. 2014
Jason performed at the “Oos Rand Stereo Opskop” at Carnival City, where one of the
presenters said, and I quote, “Jason Bradley is world class”.
The biggest and proudest of his music career happened on the 4th of October at
Carnival City, when his five year old son , Keagan, shared the stage wit him in from of
three thousand five hundred people during the Country Legends and Friends Show.
Keagan joined his father on stage to sing the son “I’ve been watching you”.
The audience absolutely loved their performance
6. 2015
Another step up on the ladder, Jason was invited to New Zealand as their
“international artist” to perform at the Marton Country Festival,
as well as the Festival of Lights in New Plymouth.
Jason was part of the NOOTVIR NOOT 40th Season which aired on 27 February.
In addition to the already great start to 2015,
Jason was awarded with the
“Album of theYear” award
at the Country Music Awards 2015.
7. HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015….
New ZealandTour – 15 – 28 January
NootVir Noot – 27 February
Album of theYear, Award Ceremony – 12 March
Festival of Hope, CapeTown – 1&2 May
Loui Botha Kinderhuis – 23 May
GrandWest Casino, Country Legends & Friends – 31 May
Musiek Roullette – Recording 29 June
INNIBOS, Jacaranda Stage – 4 July
Namibia – Henties Baai Fees & Legends Pub & Grill – 29/30 August
TOYOTAYear end Function – 23/24 October
Mosselbaai Country Legends & Friends – 22 December
