Jason Harrod - "Bright as You"

Jason Harrod has garnered a loyal following across the country with his blend of the best traditions of American music and his songs about lost love, found joys, and spiritual longing. Harrod's latest release, Bright As You, finds him backed by a brilliant group of musicians, featuring Phil Madeira (Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Al Green, Mavis Staples). In 2000 Jason won first place in the bluegrass category of MerleFest's "Chris Austin Songwriting competition." He followed that up with a first place win in the 2001 North Carolina Songwriters Co-op contest and in 2002 appeared on the Legendary Arthur Smith's Carolina Calling television show along with Alison Krauss and Union Station. In 2005, Jason performed at the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) annual gathering as part of an emerging artist showcase. Upcoming shows this winter include a slot opening for current pop darling Eric Hutchinson.