Jann Browne

Jann Browne (born March 14, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana) is an American country singer. She moved to South California in 1978 where she performed in a number of Orange County country bars. From 1981 through 1983, before her solo career, she was a vocalist with the Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest single is the 1990s "Tell Me Why" at No. 18.

Jann Browne was selected by The California Country Music Association as "Entertainer of the Year" two years in a row and was a nominee by the ACM Awards (Academy Of Country Music Awards) as "Female Vocalist of the Year”. Her first album "Tell Me Why" produced 2 hits, along with a #1 video on CMT.

Jann once toured as female lead singer with Grammy award winning “Asleep at the Wheel” and now her current band takes her around the world. Her live show consists of high-energy alt and traditional country, edgy bluegrass and rock, and melodically beautiful ballads that showcase her pure vocal talent. She is a shining link in the Southern California Americana roots tradition.

Emmylou Harris said: "There's something about the way she sings that is so pure and honest, and her writing is wonderful." Emmylou backed up her quote to the L A Times newspaper, by singing with Jann on her first CD. The song "Mexican Wind", co-written by Jann, became a #1 video in the U.S., and was recorded by a variety of international artists.

A Los Angeles Times pop critic named Jann’s 3rd album, "Count Me In" as one of his three favorite albums of the year (along side Johnny Cash and Neil Young). Times critic Mike Boehm placed it first on his list calling it "Cohesive, sumptuously melodic, emotionally vivid, and insightful." Jann’s song "Trouble's Here" was recorded by country singer Lee Ann Womack, and gave Browne and her co-writer and guitarist, Matthew Barnes, their first Gold Record.

Other artists including Joy Lynn White, Dwight Yoakam and Texas singer Danni Leigh have also recorded music penned by Jann. Jann has performed on the “Grand Ol Opry”, CMT, and many other TV and radio shows. She has been featured in “People” magazine and “USA Today”.