For the past six years, Jon Black has been flying under the radar crafting his songwriting and traveling the country. His style has been described as Jackson Browne and Neil Young mixed with rich, thick atmospheres and musical landscapes.

With lyrics that cut straight to the heart and hope flying from the speakers into the listener’s ear, you’re bound to love Jon and what he’s doing: Honest songs about desire, love, loss, and hope.

The work and determination that Black has invested is already starting to pay off. Black’s recent accolades include American Songwriter’s “Writer of the Week,” a performance at The Hangout Beach Music & Arts Festival and a new digital distribution deal with Dualtone Records in Nashville. While all are very positive elements to a successful career, he understands that the road ahead is long and paved with uncertainties that will test his strength and ambition. “If we don’t struggle with things, then they are not worth it sometimes. If something is handed to you, you might not appreciate it,” he says.

Black’s music continues to grow and evolve while other artists can be doomed to one genre for their entire career. Jon Black’s musical voice represents a choir of personalities and emotions. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.