Jamey Johnson, an Alabama native and former Marine, rose to the top of the Nashville food chain by earning respect as a stellar songwriter. Not content to remain behind the scenes, Johnson has spent years trying to position himself as successful recording artist and performer. Now, with two critically-acclaimed albums under his belt, tons of awards and nominations, and sold-out performances in countless venues, the singer-songwriter is a full-fledged country music superstar who has drawn comparisons to throw-back legends like Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams.