Jason Carter McCord's journey to present day is an interesting one, to say the least. His road to Massachusetts started in Pennsylvania, took him to Texas, Nashville, Japan and New Hampshire first. Nestled between his life hooks were bridges that carried him to the prestigious Pittsburg Boychoir, several rounds of auditions for the New Mickey Mouse Club, Berklee College of Music, and eventually to Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe.
When he was just 15 years old, JC placed as a finalist in a Pittsburg showcase where a then unknown Christina Aguilera took home the prize. His time at Berklee College of Music had McCord studying alongside The Chick's Natalie Maines, John Mayer and Clay Cook of Zac Brown Band. In fact, McCord sang and performed with Clay in a country ensemble at Berklee.
Nashville was calling and JC answered, spending ten years there working as a demo singer, performing at clubs and working on his songwriting skills. The grind had worn him down, and JC needed to find something more. There was more to be found backpacking through the countryside in Japan, visiting Buddhist temples, studying karate, living life to it's fullest.
Music took a backseat to McCord's new aspirations; teaching and working with kids. JC earned his degree, and has been teaching special education in the public school system for ten years. Volunteering for the Special Olympics and Best Buddies is also a passion for McCord.
Whatever he is doing professionally, and in his spare time, there is always the music for JC. There has to be the music. Country music is home for this singer/songwriter and he continues to work on his craft and perform whenever possible. "Livin' the Good Life" certainly seems like an appropriate title for an artist who has done that, in every road he traveled along his journey. You can hear the joy of JC's art in his song "Livin' The Good" life. It's filled with catchy hooks, lyrics that feel familiar and honest, and a strong sense of conviction.
