Jamie Hartford Explained

Jamie Hartford
Genre:	Bluegrass music Rock music
Occupation:	Singer Guitarist Songwriter
Instrument:	Guitar Mandolin
Years Active:	1991–present
Label:	Paladin Earwave New Sheriff
Associated Acts:	John Hartford Amazing Rhythm Aces The Everly Brothers

Jamie Hartford is an American singer, musician, and songwriter.

Career

Jamie, the son of John Hartford, was raised in a musical environment, meeting and learning from artists such as Johnny Cash, the Everly Brothers, Cowboy Jack Clement, and John Prine.^[1] In his early career, Hartford occasionally filled in for Albert Lee at Everly Brothers performances. He also performed with the re-formed Amazing Rhythm Aces.^[2] During the mid-90s, Hartford was signed by Asylum Records and recorded an album with producer Pete Anderson. This album was never released.^[3] Paladin Records released Hartford's album What About Yes in 1997. He was assisted by Pat McLaughlin (guitar), Jeff "Stick" Davis (bass), and Jim Lauderdale.^[4] Hartford paid homage to his father by recording an album with him (Hartford & Hartford) and recorded an album of his father's songs (Part of Your History: The Songs of John Hartford).^[5]

The Jamie Hartford Band includes Ray Flacke (guitar), Rick Lonow (drums), Paco Ship (harmonica), and Charlie Chadwick (bass).^[6] The late singer-songwriter Guy Clark, who built 19th-century-style flamenco guitars, made a gift of one to Hartford.^[7]

Discography

Solo albums

• 1997: What About Yes (Paladin)
• 2005: Part Of Your History The Songs Of John Hartford (New Sheriff)

With the Jamie Hartford Band

• 2000: Live (Wildwood)
• 2004: Stuff That Works (Earwave)

With John Hartford

• 1991: Hartford & Hartford (Flying Fish)

As guest musician

• 1991: Johnny Cash - The Mystery of Life (Mercury)
• 1996: Laura Boosinger - Sing It Yourself! (Native Ground)
• 1997: RB Morris - ...Take That Ride... (Oh Boy)
• 1998: Laura Boosinger - Down the Road (self-released)
• 1998: Nanci Griffith - Other Voices, Too (A Trip Back to Bountiful) (Elektra)
• 1999: Fergie & The Steelheads - Drive, Drive, Drive (Music Mill)
• 2002: Billy Joe Shaver - Freedom's Child (Compadre)
• 2005: The Peasall Sisters - Home to You (Dualtone)
• 2005: various artists - Walk The Line (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Wind-Up Records)
• 2006. various artists - Voice of the Spirit, Gospel of the South (Dualtone)
• 2007: Billy Joe Shaver - Everybody's Brother (Compadre)
• 2007: John Prine and Mac Wiseman - Standard Songs for Average People (Oh Boy)
• 2007: various artists - (Dualtone)
• 2008: Vince Mira - Cash Cabin Sessions (Lucky Rebel Records)
• 2009: Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band - Pilgrimage (Curb Records)
• 2009: Vince Mira - Vince Mira (Lucky Rebel Records)
• 2010: John Francis - The Better Angels (Dualtone)
• 2010: various artists- (Columbia)
• 2010: various artists - (Sugar Hill)
• 2016: Loretta Lynn - Full Circle (Legacy)
• 2016: Loretta Lynn - White Christmas Blue (Legacy)

As Composer

• 1999: Jim Lauderdale - Onward Through It All (RCA) - track 12, "What I Want You To Say"
• 2000: Ronnie McCoury - Heartbreak Town (Rounder) - track 3, "Somebody's Gonna Pay"
• 2001: Mike Walker - Mike Walker (DreamWorks SKG) - track 8, "I Want a Little More" (co-written with Don Cook and Mike Walker)
• 2002: Deryl Dodd - Pearl Snaps (Lucky Dog / Epic) - track 6, "Good Things Happen"
• 2002: Andy Griggs - Freedom (RCA) - track 11, "Brand New Something Going On" (co-written with Don Cook)
• 2002: Sawyer Brown - Can You Hear Me Now (Curb) - track 5, "Hard Hard World"
• 2005: Blue Merle - Burning in the Sun (Island Records) - track 10, "Part of Your History" (co-written with Luke Reynolds)
• 2005: Dierks Bentley - Modern Day Drifter (Capitol Records Nashville) - track 6, "Good Things Happen"
• 2006: David St. Romain - DSR (Intuit) - track 1, "Hard, Hard World"
• 2006: various artists - Various – Hands Across The Water (A Benefit For The Children Of The Tsunami) (Compass) - track 11, "Part Of Your History" (co-written with Luke Reynolds)
• 2011: Dierks Bentley - Home (Capitol Records Nashville) - track 9, "When You Gonna Come Around" (co-written with Gary Nicholson)
• 2013: Mickie James - Somebody's Gonna Pay (eOne) - track 1, "Somebody's Gonna Pay"

As primary artist/song contributor

• 2001: various artists - A Tribute To John Hartford (Live From Mountain Stage) (Blue Plate) - track 5, Who Cut Your Heart Out?'"

Notes and References

1. News: Hines. Geoffrey. Jamie Hartford: What About Yes: Paladin. 28 April 2017. The Washington Post. 12 December 1997.
2. News: Gettleman. Parry. Jamie Hartford. 28 April 2017. Orlando Sentinel. 23 January 1998.
3. News: McCall. Michael. Jamie Hartford does it right. 28 April 2017. Nashville Scene. 13 November 1997.
4. News: Hawkins. Kevin. Jamie Hartford - What About Yes. 28 April 2017. No Depression. 28 February 1998.
5. News: staff writer. John And Jamie Hartford On Mountain Stage. 28 April 2017. NPR. 2 June 2010.
6. News: Patterson. Jim. Country Singers Following in Famous Fathers' Footsteps. 28 April 2017. NewsOK. 4 January 1998.
7. News: Fitzpatrick. Megan. Songs from the Workbench: Guy Clark. 28 April 2017. Popular Woodworking Magazine. 17 June 2014.