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-Country/bluegrass band based out of Memphis, TN
-Perfect for high-energy festival sets and versatile enough to entertain a venue for hours
-Experienced performing for crowds of any size with an energetic stage presence 14 years in the making
-Influenced by artists such as Tyler Childers, Tony Rice, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard
NOTABLE APPEARANCES
-2025 Memphis Songwriter Association Competition Finalist
-WREG Live @ 3 Memphis Music Mix
-River Arts Fest 2025
Jackie Austin is a Tennessee-born singer/songwriter fronting his band, Jackie Austin & His Friends.Hailing from Tennessee's tiniest county (Chester), Jackie Austin packs a country-sized punch with his guitar talent. Now calling Memphis home, his performances with his band, “The Friends”, are punctuated by harmonies, flat-picking, and barn-burning fun. His music ranges from bluegrass, to country, to blues: a musical diagnosis of the geography of West Tennessee. When you see Jackie Austin live, he delivers a musical prescription that resonates with the heart and soul of Tennessee tradition, leaving audiences tapping their boots and craving more of his infectious energy.