Jeff Carson

Jeff Carson
Country music singer Jeff Carson, kneeling in front of a rusty door
Carson in a promotional picture
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Lee Herndon[1]
Born(1963-12-16)December 16, 1963[2]
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
OriginGravette, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 2022(2022-03-26) (aged 58)
Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, harmonica, bass guitar
Years active1980–2012, 2019–2022
LabelsCurb

Jeffrey Lee Herndon (December 16, 1963 – March 26, 2022), known professionally as Jeff Carson, was an American country music artist. Originally a session musician in Branson, Missouri, and later a demo singer, he was signed to Curb Records in 1995, releasing his self-titled debut album that year, followed by Butterfly Kisses in 1998 and Real Life in 2002. He charted 14 singles on the Billboard country charts, including the Number One hit "Not on Your Love", the Top Ten hits "The Car" and "Holdin' Onto Something", and the Top 20 "Real Life (I Never Was the Same Again)". He retired from music in 2009 and became a police officer.

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 81. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Jeff Carson biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 19, 2007.

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