Jimmie Allen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jimmie Allen
Allen in 2019
Background information
Birth name	James Edward Allen
Born	(1985-06-18) June 18, 1985 (age 40) Milton, Delaware, U.S.
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Stoney Creek

James Edward Allen (born June 18, 1985) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He became famous for his songs like "Best Shot" and "Make Me Want To". His first album, Mercury Lane, came out in 2018.

Jimmie Allen made history in country music. In 2021, he won the Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year. He was the second Black artist to win this award. In 2022, he was the first male country artist to be nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. He released his fourth album in the summer of 2025.

Early Life and Moving to Nashville

Jimmie Allen was born in Milton, Delaware, in the United States. In 2007, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to follow his music dreams. When he first moved, he faced tough times. He often had to live in his car.

He tried out for the TV show American Idol in its tenth season. He didn't make it to the live shows. But he met other singers like Scotty McCreery, who won that year. Later, Jimmie and Scotty toured together.

Jimmie Allen's Music Career

Jimmie Allen signed his first music deal in 2016. He then signed with Stoney Creek Records in 2017. This label is part of Broken Bow Records. He released his first collection of songs, called an EP, which was named Jimmie Allen. Music experts said his sound was fresh and modern.

First Hit Songs

His first official song, "Best Shot", came out in early 2018. It quickly became popular on country radio. The song was inspired by his grandmother and his son. It reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in November 2018. This made him the first Black artist to have his first song reach the top of that chart.

His first album, Mercury Lane, was released in October 2018. The album's name comes from the street where Jimmie grew up. The second song from the album, "Make Me Want To", also became a number one hit in 2019.

New Music and Collaborations

In 2019, Jimmie Allen recorded a cover of "Shallow" with Abby Anderson. In 2020, he released "This Is Us," a duet with Noah Cyrus. This song was on his new EP, Bettie James.

Another popular song from that EP was "Freedom Was a Highway." This was a duet with country star Brad Paisley. It became Jimmie's third number one hit in February 2022.

Awards and TV Appearances

Jimmie Allen won New Male Artist of the Year at the 2021 ACM Awards. He also performed with Brad Paisley at the show. In September 2021, he joined the TV show Dancing with the Stars. He and his partner Emma Slater finished in 7th place.

On November 10, 2021, he won New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards. He also performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November 2021. In February 2022, he was a guest mentor on American Idol.

He also sang on songs with Noah Schnacky and Nick Carter. His third album, Tulip Drive, was released on June 24, 2022. In 2023, Jimmie Allen was a coach on the TV show My Kind of Country.

Personal Life

Jimmie Allen married Alexis Gale in 2021. They had been dating for two years. Jimmie had a son from a past relationship. In April 2023, Jimmie shared that he and Alexis were separating. They were expecting their third child together at that time.

Changes in His Career

In 2023, Jimmie Allen's record label, BBR Music Group, ended his contract. Some of his planned performances, like at the Western Idaho Fair, were also cancelled.

Tours

Headlining Tours

• Down Home Tour (2022)

Supporting Tours

• Brad Paisley 2021 Tour (2021) (with Brad Paisley)
• The Denim & Rhinestones Tour (2022–23) (with Carrie Underwood)

Music Albums

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Songs as the Main Artist

Songs as a Featured Artist

Other Songs on Charts

Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: Jimmie Allen para niños