JD Clayton Inks With Rounder Records

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JD Clayton

Arkansas native JD Clayton has signed with Rounder Records.

His debut album, Long Way From Home, was released in early 2023 and landed him touring opportunities alongside Dwight Yoakam, Old Crow Medicine Show and many more.

Clayton’s recently-released single, “High Hopes and Low Expectations” tells the story of a young man searching for a better self and greener pastures, leaving his small town for the glamour of the big city.

“JD drew us in from the start,” says Rounder’s President Stephanie Hudacek. “His determination, talent as a songwriter, powerful live performance, and rich, dynamic vocal range make him an artist we couldn’t be more excited to work with.”

“I’m not sure that I’ve ever been this excited,” says Clayton. “Where I come from in Arkansas, dreams like this are really fairytales that live forever in the back of your mind. I can’t wait to be a part of the Rounder family. It’s going to be a crazy adventure.”

Clayton will take his music on the road on his “Blue Sky Sundays Tour” starting Aug. 30 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The trek will also includes dates in Nashville, New York, Chicago and more.

“Blue Sky Sundays Tour” Dates:
August 30 @ White Water Tavern – Little Rock, AR*
September 6 @ Reflection Plaza – Telluride, CO
September 12 @ Carol’s Pub – Chicago IL *
September 13 @ Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO*
September 14 @ Hi-Fi Indy – Indianapolis, IN*
September 20 @ Pretentious – Knoxville, TN*
September 27 @ Zydeco – Birmingham, AL*
September 28 @ The Grey Eagle – Asheville, NC*
October 3 @ Mercury Lounge – Tulsa, OK*
October 5 @ Andy’s Bar – Denton, TX *
October 9 @ Barleycorn’s – Wichita, KS*
October 11 @ Globe Hall – Denver, CO*
October 12 @ Oskar Blues – Colorado Springs, CO*
October 16 @ Mercury Lounge – New York, NY*
October 17 @ Pearl Street Warehouse – Washington, DC*
October 18 @ Club Café – Pittsburgh, PA*
October 19 @ The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA*
October 24 @ The Burl – Lexington, Kentucky*
December 6 @ Exit In – Nashville, TN*

*Leon Majcen opens

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