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Jacob Johnson

Adjunct Professor, Music
864.382.1547
jacob.johnson@ngu.edu
Unit: College of Communication and Fine Arts
Location: Tigerville

  • Teaching & Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Guitar Performance
    Berklee College of Music
    Boston, MA
    In Progress, Expected Spring 2026

  • Professional Experience

    Solo Artist — Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter (2007–Present)

    Toured nationally, performing and collaborating with Tommy Emmanuel, Phil Keaggy, Marcus King Band, Mickey Raphael, Edwin McCain, Albert Lee, Victor Wooten, and others.

    Featured on major media programs including Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour (internationally syndicated), Folkstage Live on WFMT Chicago, and On Your Radar on WFUV New York City.

    Appeared at leading festivals such as Folk Alliance International (Kansas City, MO), Walnut Valley Festival (Winfield, KS), Wildflower Festival (Richardson, TX), Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (Hillsdale, NY), and Fall for Greenville (Greenville, SC).

    Selected discography: One-Take Jake (2014), Wild & Sweet: A Christmas Album (2013), Surviving the Dream (2024).

    Served as touring guitarist for country artist Austin Webb, performing at major venues and festivals nationwide. Shared stages with artists including Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler, and Zac Brown Band. (2014-2015)

  • Selected Awards Received
    • 2019 Don Gibson Songwriter Award Grand Prize Winner
    • 2017 Freshgrass No Depression Songwriter Award – Top 5 Finalist
    • 2016 “Emerging Artist” Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
    • 2012 Nashville Connection “Songwriter of the Year”
  • Related Links

    www.jacobjohnsontunes.com

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