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Quick facts for kids Jack Ingram
Ingram performing in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Jack Owen Ingram
Born	(1970-11-15) November 15, 1970 (age 54)
Origin	The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Rhythmic, Rising Tide, Lucky Dog, Columbia Nashville, Big Machine, Blaster

Jack Owen Ingram (born November 15, 1970) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has released many albums and songs since he started his career in 1992. Jack Ingram became well-known in 2005 when his song "Wherever You Are" became a number one hit on the country music charts. This was a big achievement for him and for his record company, Big Machine Records. He has also had other popular songs like "Love You" and "Barefoot and Crazy" that made it into the Top 40 country songs.

Biography

Jack Ingram was born in Houston, Texas. He started writing songs and performing music while he was studying psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Musical career

Jack Ingram began his music journey by singing at a small bar in Fort Worth, Texas, owned by a friend. In the early 1990s, he toured around Texas, opening shows for other musicians. His first album came out in 1995. Later, a big record company called Warner Bros. Records signed him. They released a live album and re-released his first two albums.

In 1997, he appeared on the TV show Austin City Limits. That same year, he released an album called Livin' or Dyin', which had his first song, "Flutter," appear on the music charts. Two years later, he released Hey You, which included the song "How Many Days." In 2000, he worked with Charlie Robison and Bruce Robison on a live album called Unleashed Live.

His album Electric was the first of his albums to appear on the Top Country Albums chart. After that, he released a shorter album called an EP before moving to another record company, Columbia Nashville. He released the album Young Man in 2004.

2005–2011: Big Machine Records

In 2005, Jack Ingram joined an independent record company called Big Machine Records. His first song with them, "Wherever You Are," became his first number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This was also the first number one song for Big Machine Records. Another song from that album, "Love You," also became very popular, reaching number 12 on the charts.

In 2006, Jack Ingram released his version of the song "Lips of an Angel" by the band Hinder. His version reached number 16 on the country charts. This song was on his album This Is It, which also included the popular songs "Measure of a Man" and "Maybe She'll Get Lonely".

Singing the National Anthem in Denver at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 28, 2012.

In 2008, he won the Academy of Country Music award for top new male vocalist. His album Big Dreams & High Hopes included the songs "That's a Man" and "Barefoot and Crazy," which became his second Top 10 hit.

On August 26, 2009, Jack Ingram set a Guinness World Record for doing the most radio interviews in one day, with 215 interviews!

Jack Ingram and Big Machine Records decided to go their separate ways in late 2011.

Fundraising

In 2013, Jack Ingram teamed up with actor Matthew McConaughey and University of Texas football coach Mack Brown. They created a special event to raise money for children's charities. This event, called Mack, Jack & McConaughey, included a fancy party, a golf tournament, a fashion show, and two nights of music. They continued to hold this event in 2014 to help more children.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Live albums

Awards and nominations