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He could be basking in his songwriting accolades, but Alabama native Jamey Johnson remains a restlessly creative maverick. Jamey is the co’writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year “Give It Away,” recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. Not content with providing hits for others, the singer’songwriter has a powerful drive to sing and perform and recorded more than 40 songs during the past year. Jamey’s That Lonesome Song is a Gold’selling, critically acclaimed collection of extraordinary compositions that is equally noteworthy for its lyrical craftsmanship and its strikingly original sound. Since its release in August 2008, the accolades have been piling up for That Lonesome Song. Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Esquire, The Los Angeles Times and American Songwriter are just a few of the major publications that have sung his record’s praises, and Jamey has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. Jamey says of the album, “It’s been a work of love. We just had such a good time pulling it all together.”