Artist description Greg Austin is a down home, straightforward and to the point of the heart, singer/songwriter/ musician. For the past 10 years he has been diligently performing and writing contemporary country music for adoring fans both young and old alike. His first CD of original songs is aptly titled "Greg Austin" and features an already published love song. His music grabs hold of those long forgotten feelings and doesn't let go. With a keen outlook on life and heartaches, this music will surely touch and warm the coldest of hearts, both young and old.

Music Style Country/Country Rock

Musical Influences Travis Tritt, KISS, AC/DC, George Strait, George Jones, Merle Haggard

Similar Artists Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill

Artist History Started performing professionally at the age of 15. Wrote his first song at the age of 14 and performed solo and with various bands around his hometown as well as on the road for a number of years before finally deciding to make the move to Music City USA. He moved to Nashville in 1999 from Aiken, SC and has never looked back. Although his dream is to one day secure that ever elusive recording contract, Greg also enjoys writing songs for himself as well as other up and coming artists and just recently has started writing with other writers. He is currently seeking a publishing or staffwriting deal and admits that in todays country format, it often helps to get your foot in the door as a new artist if you can obtain a major artist cut. So with that in mind Greg is concentrating on perfecting his writing abilities every chance he gets and he often can be seen throughout Nashville performing at different clubs around town solo and with his band, Southern Justice.

Group Members Greg Austin & Southern Justice is: Greg Austin-Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitars, Steve Rutledge- Lead Guitars and Harmony Vocals,David Priest-Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboards, Tom Lyle- Bass and Vocals, Scott Slusser- Drums

Instruments Guitar,Keyboard,Bass

Albums Greg Austin

Press Reviews Greg's song "Move a Mountain" has been featured on MP3.com's syndicated radio show, "Country Download" with Nick Upton and also was the Heineken Song of the Week for 2 weeks straight. On Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, Greg Austin and four other acts from around the country stepped up their performances from the clubs on their current schedules to compete for the title of one of the most promising unsigned country bands in the nation as they opened for the 2000 CMA Duo of the Year, Montgomery Gentry, at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville.

Additional Info Recently made it to the Top 20 out of over 500 contestants in the Nashville Star competition. sponsored by USA Network and Sony Records!

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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