J. Brawner Music

NEWS

2011-01-06T02:40:00.000-08:00

2 Grammy Nominations for Thompson Square!
Congratulations to Keifer and Shawna as their dream continues. Thompson Square is up for Grammys for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Country Song! Best of luck T2!

Jason won the Hollywood Music Award trophy for "Best Producer 2011" for his collective works from the year. In his acceptance speech, Jason thanked his fellow nominees and the Hollywood Music Awards for their unique commitment to connecting musicians with film, TV, and video game music supervisors.

Go Buy Thompson Square's CD featuring the hit songs "I Got You" and "ARE YOU GONNA KISS ME OR NOT" and support one of Jason's singers Keifer Thompson and his talented wife Shawna!

Jason and recording artists Alexis and Cherish were interviewed on CBS Eye on The Community which has aired 3 times so far

Finally here is the much anticipated "Season of Hope with The Girls Against Abuse"

The CD is now available at CDBaby, itunes and TheGirlsAgainstAbuse.com

J Brawner Music Congratulates BC JEAN
for Signing with Sony Music
and for Writing the Double Platinum International
#1 Hit "If I Were A Boy" Recorded by BEYONCE and REBA McENTIRE

Jason will be guest mentor and conducting two lectures at TAXI's Road Rally Nov 3-6 2011

Check out Jason as he is currenty featured on Guitar Center's home page

Jason is one of 3 judges for Guitar Centers Guitar Contest Grand Finals 2011 and judge for KATY Radio's Kid Idol

Jason will be on the producers panel and be the guest mentor at the Temcula Valley Internation Film & Music Festival Sept 11

READ THE FULL STORY...

Jason Brawner

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Jason is an independent record producer who has helped hundreds of artists and songwriters sign with nearly every major label, dozens of publishers, management companies, booking agents and television networks. In the last 10 years, the artists, songwriters and musicians Jason has produced have earned a combined $2.5 billion in music sales, nearly 100 million units sold and 3 Grammy nominations. Most notable contributions have been to Beyonce, Hilary Duff, Carrie Underwood, Thompson Square, and Guitar Hero. (List).

Jason's songs have been featured on every major television and cable network. From 2003-2007 Jason wrote and produced for select contestants of American Idol. He has toured with Tom Petty, Steely Dan, Sade, Bon Jovi, The Eagles and others.

Currently, Jason carries 15 to 20 artists on his roster at a time in most genres

A former graduate student of Oxford University, Jason now donates time lecturing at the TAXI Road Rally, Westcoast Songwriters Association, NSAI, and California Music Studios. All proceeds Jason recieves from the above organizations are donated to The Girls Against Abuse Foundation.

Jason is a mentor for the 2B Awards

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Recent Signings

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Click Here For Full List

Crown Canyon Records And Development

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Crown Canyon is a 2000 Sq. Ft. Protools Recording Facility on the private grounds of Hollywood Producer/Artist Development guru, Jason Brawner. It's purpose is to provide a creative environment for artists to develop, write, and record albums to be pitched to labels, publishers and managers.
Modeled after the original Motown Facility, artists and writers collaborate within the different rooms and production suites creating music under Jason's guidance.

"My job is to make sure that the music we're creating is both rewarding to the artists and valuable to the industry."

Jason's Charity Projects 'The Girls Against Abuse'

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FEMALE ARTISTS ROCK AGAINST DISRESPECT AND MISTREATMENT
The mission of this CD is to prevent the tolerance of mistreatment of women by creating an acute sensitivity in young people to the first signs of disrespect that lead to abuse. Options for action are encouraged within the words of the edgy heartfelt songs sung by female artists who have made a commitment in their own lives to stand against all forms of mistreatment and abuse
All proceeds will go to organizations dedicated to building lives free from violence. Release Date: March '09

Artist Roster (set to private)

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Contact for list info@jbrawnermusic.com

To submit music please email to gain permission
unsolicited material will not be opened

Our Incredible Staff

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Jason Brawner – Producer / Songwriter
Dave Kazzair – Vocal Coach / Songwriter
Bonnie Terk – Artist Management
Pat Moore – Technical Engineer / Graphic Design
Jaime LaRitz – Nashville Production Coordinator
Betty Nichols – A & R
J. Coleman - Legal
Jenna Limoge - Legal
E.D. Austin – Photographer
Ronnie Lopez - Videographer
Jason Witt - Intern
Stephanny Perea – Jason’s Assistant
Eileen Lloyd – Songwriter
Elain Macaluso - Songwriter
Robert Berry – Chief Consultant
Geza X - Consultant
Noni Hilgensen - Voice Coach
Tom Shinness – String Arrangements
Brian Jones – Drums
All other instruments played by Jason

Testimonials

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CELEBRITY TESTIMONIALS

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: "Thank you so much for STARTING NOW! I love it XOXO"

RALPH MURPHY vice president of ASCAP: “You’re just as good as the best writers on music row…”

HILARY DUFF: “I LOVE IT J!” In regards to Just a Little Kiss written and produced by Jason

JOHN SHANKS: legendary Grammy winning producer of the year 2006: “Your music just keeps suprising me. Every song’s like a movie where new things happen in every scene – really incredible.”

BARBARA MANDRELL: “I just met the most amazing young man! Jason you are simply adorable!”

LAYNE STAYLEY: the late great front man of ALICE IN CHAINS: "If it weren't for you, I never would have made it bro"

TOM PETTY: “Hey man, thanks you've done a lot for us”

ANDY SUMMERS: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitar Player For the POLICE: “Alright Jason, thanks for everything. Can’t wait to see you in Vancouver. We’ll have some fun.”

HOWARD BENSEN: legendary producer of 12 number 1 songs and producer of the year 2005: “You’ve been a big help. If there’s anything I can do for you in LA, just give me a call.”

REBA MCENTIRE: “So gald to have met you Jason, and thanks for all your help.” Then she kissed me!!

GLENN FREY: “Thanks for taking care of us (The Eagles) tonight!”

STEVE MILLER: “This is some good stuff. Thanks a lot Jas.”

JACK TEMCHIN: songwriter with the The Eagles “Hey Jason, teach me more about my songs.”

DOUG JOHNSON president of CURB records and Hit Songwriter: : “You’ve been a blessing Jason. If there’s anything you need just ask me.”

KELSEY GRAMMER: “You’re a blast J. You might even be a bigger fan of the Police than me. See you soon!”

JOSH GROBAN: “Thank you Jason Brawner for Miracle of My Life” written and produced by Jason and Robert Berry

ANDRE PESSIS: Writer of 15 huge hit songs and nearly 30 million records sold: "The people at this conference just got their moneys worth for the weekend with what you just taught them with that lecture. I loved it!"

KY FLEMMING: songwriting hall of famer: “Jason, you are a life saver! I feel really comfortable with you. Can’t wait to see you in Nashville.”

STEVE SESKIN: writer of 7 number 1 singles " How refreshing to hear young female artists with powerful songs and great sounding vocals using their talent to speak out against abuse of women ."

IAN CROMBIE: president of Westcoast Songwriters Association: What an amazing project. A great sounding record whose purpose is to bring attention to, and support, an organization that helps abused women. Strong songs too! Way to Go Jason and all the artists and songwriters on this record”

RANDY SHARP hit writer with over 3 million radio plays: “Your songs are great! Each one is better than the last. You really know how to write a bridge, and that’s kind of rare.”

FRANK ROGERS huge Nashville producer: “I love your productions, let's talk about when you can come work for me?”

GARY BURR Songwrting Hall of Famer: ‘ I really appreciate you taking the the time to get it right. That’s really cool.”

GARY PHIL Rock and Roll hall of Fame guitar player for BOSTON: “It sounds like you really know your stuff. It was really nice meeting you.”

DAVID LOUSER Drummer for Sammy Hagar and Night Ranger: “Hey man, you want to sit in? I can move over.”

EDDIE MONEY: “Awesome man, thanks for thinking of Jess”

Not As Recent News

2008-01-20T04:17:00.000-08:00

Live on KATY radio, Jason received the 'Leadership Award' in recognition of his musical endeavors that have impacted the community presented by Concordia University, San Diego County and Sea World

3 of Jason's songs are featured in TV's #1 daytime drama THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS this month!

Jason will be guest song screener and conduct a seminar for the WESTCOAST SONGWRITERS Annual Conference

The numbers are finally in! According to the Arbitron Ratings Service, Jason and his artists spent over 211 hours on broadcast Radio and Television in 2010

Temecula Valley News interviews Jason and Girls Against Abuse artists

According to the Arbitron Ratings Service, Jason and his artists spent over 144 hours on broadcast Radio and Television in 2008

CD Release Party/Benefit for 'Girls Against Abuse vol.1' May 13th at the M Bar in Hollywood 7:00. Advance Tickets Sold Out!

Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser for the shelter S.A.F.E May 16th. The Girls will perform an acoustic set w/Jason. Tickets SOLD OUT!

3 of Jason's songs were featured in TV's #1 daytime drama THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS last month!

Jason, his artist Lincelie and Artist Mangement Director Bonnie Terk are featured in the March issue of INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE

Jason will be guest song screener and conduct a seminar

for the Pacific Northwest Music Expo in

Portland May 9th and 10th