The Dollar

by Jamey Johnson

Overview

If this Alabama native and country music newcomer sounds like a veteran on his instantly infectious debut, that's because he is one. While in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1994 to 2002, Jamey Johnson perfected his singing style in the honky tonks of his home state. Upon moving to Nashville he did everything from selling signs to working for an industrial pumping company to rebuilding places devastated by natural disasters. And what makes a great artist in this genre if not these types of real-life experiences? The deep-voiced Johnson, who is also a lyrically insightful songwriter, once sang a duet with Gretchen Wilson on a demo for a publishing company, and he has the potential to be the Redneck Woman's male equivalent -- or maybe the next Toby Keith -- and not simply because one of the best tracks is the power ballad "Redneck Side of Me." It's also due to his colorful mix of hardcore honky tonkers (the title track, "Ray Ray's Juke Joint") and gentle ballads ("My Saving Grace") that blend the influences of great inspirations George Jones and Garth Brooks. Naturally, Jones' glorious harmonies are featured on the crunchy power ballad "Keepin' Up with the Jonesin'," giving Johnson an instant legitimacy as a potential country great. Comparisons aside, this hard-workin' artist has got the goods on a debut that can only be described as countrified brilliance. ~ Jonathan Widran

Product Details

Release Date:	01/31/2006
Label:	Sony Music Distribution / Bna
UPC:	0828767269023

Tracks

1. The Dollar
2. Flying Silver Eagle
3. She's All Lady
4. Ray Ray's Juke Joint
5. My Saving Grace
6. Redneck Side of Me
7. Keeping Up with the Jonesin'
8. Rebelicious
9. Back to Caroline
10. It Was Me
11. Lead Me Home

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jamey Johnson   Primary Artist,Vocals
George Jones   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jim "Moose" Brown   Organ,Piano,Wurlitzer,Organ (Hammond)
Kevin Grantt   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Liana Manis   Vocals (Background)
Kirk "Jelly Roll" Johnson   Harmonica
Louis Dean Nunley   Vocals (Background)
Gary Prim   Piano
Pat Buchanan   Guitar (Electric)
Chad Cromwell   Drums
J.T. Corenflos   Guitar (Electric)
John Willis   Banjo,Guitar (Acoustic)
Steve Hinson   Guitar (Steel)
Melonie Cannon   Vocals (Background)
Tom Roady   Percussion
Lisa Silver   Vocals (Background)
Rob Hajacos   Fiddle
Lisa Cochran   Vocals (Background)
Randy McCormick   Piano,Keyboards,Wurlitzer,Organ (Hammond)
Melodie Crittenden   Vocals (Background)
Dan Dugmore   Dobro,Guitar (Steel)
Marabeth Jordon   Vocals (Background)
D. Bergen White   Vocals (Background)
Wyatt Beard   Vocals (Background)
Wayd Battle   Guitar (Electric)
Jon Mark Ivey   Vocals (Background)
Duane Hamilton   Vocals (Background)
Trenna Barnes   Vocals (Background)
Cindy Walker   Vocals (Background)
David Talbot   Banjo

Technical Credits

Buddy Cannon   Audio Production,Composer,Producer
Randy Houser   Composer
Jason Lefan   Assistant Engineer
Katherine Stratton   Design
Jerrod Niemann   Composer
Jennifer Stewart   Grooming
Greg Lawrence   Assistant Engineer
Jamey Johnson   Composer
Butch Carr   Engineer
Andrew Mendelson   Mastering
T.W. Cargile   Mixing,Engineer
Allen Ditto   Assistant Engineer
Tony Castle   Engineer
Steve Marcantonio   Engineer
Brent Kaye   Digital Editing
Chris Rowe   Engineer
Wayd Battle   Composer
Russ Harrington   Photography
Astrid Herbold May   Art Direction
Kim Perrett   Stylist
J.C. Monterrosa   Assistant Engineer
John Baldwin   Digital Editing
Shannon Finnegan Scott   Production Coordination
Billy Sherrill   Engineer
James Edwards   Composer
Richard Hanson   Assistant Engineer
Mel Eubanks   Assistant Engineer