Jeff Batson, a native of the St. Louis suburb of Cahokia, IL, began his musical journey in high school. His early performances at iconic local venues like The Fabulous Fox Theater garnered him a strong following in the local music scene. He has shared the stage with the likes of rock 'n' roller, Gary U.S. Bonds and country greats including Hank Williams, Jr., Keith Urban, Tracy Byrd, and Collin Raye. The St. Louis Post Dispatch, in one of their many concert reviews, declared him "a natural frontman.” After conquering the local scene, he set his sights on Nashville and, in 1997, made the move.

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After settling in Music City, Jeff split his time between live performances and honing his songwriting talents, amassing more than 40 cuts by other artists. "The Rock," the title cut on Tracy Lawrence’s Grammy-nominated gospel release, cracked the Top 20 on the country charts. “Wasted” and “Last Time ‘til the Next Time” were co-written and recorded by Jamie Richards, who took both songs into the Top 10 on the Texas Music Chart. His own recording of “That’s a Winner,” which pays tribute to the late great St. Louis Cardinal’s announcer Jack Buck, remains a St. Louis baseball fan favorite.

 

A DOD tour, performing for the military in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Diego Garcia, gave him a keen understanding of those who serve. Jeff co-wrote “Make a Wish” and “Hometown Heroes,” both released as singles on Laura Bryna’s debut project for Equity Records Trying to Be Me. “Hometown Heroes” caught the attention of the U.S. Air National Guard, who created a national promotion using the song in radio commercials and the music video in television commercials. His tribute to the selfless service of firefighters, “Don’t Call Me a Hero,” received instant acclaim from the global firefighting community and continues to be played at their events across the country.

 

In his songwriting, Jeff Batson possesses an authentic gift for turning real emotions into music. In his live shows, he sings those songs with a passion that will excite any fan of good, honest music.