Brandon Jenkins facts for kids
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Brandon Jenkins
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| Birth name | Brandon Dean Jenkins |
| Born | June 7, 1969 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 2018 (aged 48) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Red Dirt Texas Country |
| Years active | 1994–2016 |
| Labels | Rainy Records Red Dirt Legend Recordings Remorseless Records Explosive Records Thirty Tigers Smith Entertainment E1 Music |
| Associated acts | Cross Canadian Ragweed Jason Boland & The Stragglers Stoney LaRue Casey Donahew Band Josh Abbott Band |
Brandon Dean Jenkins (born June 7, 1969 – died March 2, 2018) was an American singer and songwriter. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was famous for his country music style called Red Dirt music. He also wrote songs to remember the people affected by the September 11 attacks.
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Who Was Brandon Jenkins?
Brandon Jenkins was a talented musician from Oklahoma. He became well-known for his unique style of country music. This music is often called "Red Dirt" music. It mixes different sounds like country, folk, and rock.
His Musical Journey
Brandon started his music career in 1994. He released many albums during his time as an artist. His songs often told stories about life and experiences. He was a very busy musician. Sometimes, he played as many as 150 concerts in just one year!
The Red Dirt Music Style
Red Dirt music is a special type of country music. It comes from Oklahoma and Texas. It's known for being honest and heartfelt. Brandon Jenkins was one of the most important artists in this music style. He helped make it popular across the country.
Working with Other Artists
Brandon Jenkins performed many concerts, especially in Texas and Oklahoma. He also worked with many other famous musicians. Some of these artists include Willie Nelson, Pat Green, and The Mavericks. They often shared the stage or wrote songs together.
Remembering His Music
Brandon Jenkins was known for more than just his Red Dirt sound. He also wrote special songs to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. These songs showed his caring nature. They helped people remember a difficult time in history.
Sadly, Brandon Jenkins passed away on March 2, 2018. He was 48 years old. He died in Nashville, Tennessee, due to problems after heart surgery. His music continues to be loved by many fans.
