Jann Browne

Jann Browne
Born (1954-03-14) March 14, 1954
Origin Anderson, Indiana, United States
Genres Country
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1989-present
Labels Curb, Cross 3, Plan B
Associated acts Asleep at the Wheel
Website www.jannbrowne.com

Jann Browne (born March 14, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana[1]) is an American country singer. She moved to South California in 1978 where she performed in a number of Orange County country bars.[2] From 1981 through 1983, before her solo career, she was a vocalist with the Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest single is the 1990s "Tell Me Why" at No. 18. She was named "Female Entertainer of the Year", and her song "Louisville" was named "Song of the Year", by the California Country Music Association.[3]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak positions
US Country
Tell Me Why 46
It Only Hurts When I Laugh
  • Release date: April 23, 1991
  • Label: Curb Records
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Count Me In
  • Release date: September 12, 1995
  • Label: Cross Three Records
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Missed Me by a Mile
  • Release date: October 30, 2001
  • Label: Plan B Records
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Buckin' Around
  • Release date: March 6, 2007
  • Label: Plan B Records
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
1989 "You Ain't Down Home" 19 Tell Me Why
"Tell Me Why" 18
1990 "Mexican Wind"[4] —
"Louisville" 75
1991 "Better Love Next Time" — It Only Hurts When I Laugh
"It Only Hurts When I Laugh"[5] —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

  1. ↑ Deming, Mark. "Jann Browne biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
  2. ↑ The Encyclopedia of country music - Oxford University Press 1998
  3. ↑ Gleason, Holly (January 18, 1989). "Country Singer Jann Browne Gets a Shot at Big Time".
  4. ↑ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. May 5, 1990.
  5. ↑ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. June 29, 1991.


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