Multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Jimmie Allen has been blazing trails in country music since the beginning of his breakout career, bridging classic storytelling with fresh, pop-tinged hooks and quickly earning acclaim as one of the genre’s most innovative voices. Named a Best New Artist nominee at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, he’s also garnered nominations for Male Artist of the Year at the 57th ACM Awards—which he co-hosted alongside Dolly Parton and Gabby Barrett—and Outstanding New Artist at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. Allen’s star rose with two consecutive No. 1 hits off his 2018 debut album, Mercury Lane—recognized by The New York Times as one of 2018’s strongest. The first single, his RIAA 2x Platinum debut “Best Shot,” held the No. 1 spot on Country radio for three weeks, followed by the Platinum-certified “Make Me Want To.” Beyond the charts, Allen’s genre-crossing collaborations (with artists like Brad Paisley, Noah Cyrus, and more) and notable appearances (including co-hosting major award shows and a foray into television specials) have showcased his magnetic stage presence and broadened his influence across multiple musical communities.