Joey Allcorn

Joey Allcorn
Allcorn in 2019
Allcorn in 2019
Background information
Birth nameDonald Joseph Allcorn[1]
Born (1980-11-03) November 3, 1980 (age 44)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • fiddle
  • upright bass
Years active1998–present
Labels
  • Shut Eye
  • Blue Yodel

Donald Joseph Allcorn (born November 3, 1980) is an American country music singer-songwriter. His musical style incorporates elements of traditional honky-tonk and alternative country. He has recorded several studio albums, including 50 Years Too Late (2006) and All Alone Again (2009), both released on his Blue Yodel Records label, as well as Nothing Left To Prove (2014). He has cited Hank Williams Sr., Ernest Tubb, Faron Young, Lefty Frizzell, and Jimmie Rodgers as influences.[2]

Early life

Allcorn was born in Columbus, Georgia. At the age of 14, he encountered traditional country music. After hearing a Hank Williams album, he began writing songs and learning to play guitar. At 17, Allcorn won a regional talent show performing Williams' "Long Gone Lonesome Blues." He began his professional career performing on the "J.B. Slicker Show," playing at fairs and festivals across the southeast. He also performed at the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.

50 Years Too Late (2006)

Allcorn's debut album, "50 Years Too Late," was released on October 6, 2006, and features 13 songs.

Capitol Hill Testimony (2007)

On June 28, 2007, Allcorn testified before the United States House Committee on Small Business regarding federal royalty increases on internet radio stations.[2] He argued against the increases, citing the importance of online accessibility for niche market performers.[3]

All Alone Again (2009)

Allcorn's second album, "All Alone Again," was released in July 2009 on his Blue Yodel label. The 13-track album featured musicians such as Dave Roe, Johnny Hiland, Chris Scruggs, Hank Singer, Lloyd Green, and Don Helms.

Nothing Left to Prove (2014)

"Nothing Left to Prove," Allcorn's third album, was initially released digitally in 2014 and later on CD in 2020. The album featured musicians from "All Alone Again," with the additions of Sol Philcox and Eddy Dunlap. Col. J.D. Wilkes and Sturgill Simpson also contributed to the album.

Discography

Studio albums
  • 50 Years Too Late (2006)
  • All Alone Again (2009)
  • Nothing Left To Prove (2014)
  • State of Heartbreak (EP) (2020)

Other appearances

  • "The United State Of Americana, Vol. 2" (Shut Eye Records, 2005)
  • "Outlaw Radio Chicago Compilation, Vol. I (Solitary Records, 2010)
  • "Southern Independent Vol. II (Black Country Rock, 2011)
  • "Outlaw Radio Chicago Compilation, Vol. II (Solitary Records, 2012)
  • "River Town Rock House" (Razor Point Records, 2012)
  • "Long Gone Daddy" (Hank Williams III, Curb Records, 2012)
  • "Ashes & Angels" (Fifth on the Floor, eOne Entertainment, 2013)
  • "Midnight: The Death Of Hank Williams" (Various Artists, 2013)

References

  1. ^ "Alabama Chain Gang". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Allcorn, Joey (2007). "Testimony of Joey Allcorn – Professional Singer, Songwriter, Small Business Owner – Before the Committee on Small Business, United States House of Representatives", books.google.com. Accessed January 25, 2011.
  3. ^ Cruz, Gilbert (2007). "Last Stand of Internet Radio?", TIME.com. Accessed February 23, 2010.

[1]

  1. ^ "Joey Allcorn - Saving Country Music". savingcountrymusic.com. October 16, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2024.