Jimmie Allen is an American country music singer and songwriter, who broke into the limelight when he released his singles, “Best Shot”, “Make Me Want To”.
He was born in Milton, Delaware, United States before moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2007 where he experienced tough times that caused him to live in his car at some point.
He was part of the 10th season of American Idol, but he crashed out of the reality show when his votes could not make him remain in the show.
Jimmie Allen is best known for his singles “Best Shot” and “Make Me Want To”. He is also famous for his album “Mercury Lane” which he released in 2018.
Full Name: James Edward Allen
Date of Birth: June 18, 1985
Place of Birth: Milton, Delaware, U.S.
Age: 36
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Divorced
Genre: Country
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
Record label: Stoney Creek
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar
Net-worth: $2 million
Career: Jammie Allen’s first official single, “Best Shot”, was released in early 2018, the same week it was released it was the second most-added song to country music radio playlists. The song has made the Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, and Billboard Hot 100 charts.
He released his debut album, Mercury Lane in October 2018. “Best Shot” became the Number One hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in November 2018, making him the first Black artist to send his debut single to the top of that chart.
The album’s second single, “Make Me Want To” released to country radio on February 1, 2019, and it also became a Number One hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Allen became the first Black solo performer to win New Male Artist of the Year at the 2021 ACM Awards.
Personal Life:
Jimmie Allen married Alexi Lexi in 2020, who works as a nurse, they have a daughter together named Naomi. He has a child Aadyn from his first marriage .
Awards:
Country Music Association Award: New Artist of the Year
Academy of Country Music: Male Artist of the Year
Songs:
Mercury Lane
Bettie James Gold Edition
Best Shot
“Make Me Want To”
“This Is Us”
“Freedom Was a Highway”
“Down Home”
“Don’t You Wanna Know” with Noah Schnacky
