JD Greer Bio
JD Greer is a POP/R&B singer and songwriter, from northern California, whose been performing since the tender age of sixteen. His early career began in high school, when he was a member of an a cappella group called ‘One Way’. After years of performing, he finally hit the big stage at the Wango Tango Concert in Los Angeles. It was his first professional show, and he sang his heart out. He was honored to perform at the same venue as some of the greats he’d admired, such as Enrique Iglesias and Will Smith.
After his first big stage performance, his stock continued to rise. He would go on to perform at major venues across the country and then ventured overseas, singing in front of hundreds of thousands of people in Europe, Japan, and India.
During a showcase at Universal Republic Records, in 2007, CEO Monte Lipman praised JD for his voice. He noted that JD’s showcase was the best he had seen in a long time. His performance there was instrumental in helping his label, at the time, FullBlast Records, land a recording deal with Universal Republic.
Recording artist, Jojo Taylor, also spoke highly of JD and his vocals. Jojo said, “JD Greer is the best R&B/Soul Artist I’ve listened to in so long! His voice has many overtones of many greats! He delivers an array of emotions in each song that everyone can relate to! Excellent brother!”
Since 2012, JD has been considered for Grammy Award Nominations for multiple songs, namely in the ‘Song of the Year’ category. His song, ‘Never Alone’, which is near and dear to his heart and ‘Tell Me’, which he collaborated with Five-Time Grammy Nominated Jazz Artist, Aaron Bing were among them.
Also in 2012, JD was featured on the cover of ‘Hype’ magazine. His interview is was insightful and gave his fans an inside look into his life, motivations, and career.
Of the many times, he’s seen his name in lights, there was one moment that stood out from the rest. It was on August 9th, 2013, when JD was selected to sing the National Anthem before the Oakland Raiders game. As a life-long Raiders fan, who served in the United States Armed Forces, he honored his country that evening with a heart-wrenching rendition in front of Forty Three thousand fans in attendance. He also sang it for the Raiders in 2014, 2015 and will be doing the Anthem agin in 2016...
For the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, which are to be held in January of 2014, the song he co-wrote with Aaron Bing, ‘Mi Primer Amor’, which translates to ‘My First Love’, is being considered for Nomination in the ‘Song of the Year’ category.
Also, in 2014, JD was featured in an article in ‘Most Influential Magazine’. In the inspirational article, about his life and career, he bears his soul for the world to see and never looks back..
2016-2018 JD Greer is puitting the finishing touches on his new album due later this year, He just released his new single "Hey Now" world wide!
JD just signed a new publishing deal with music yess for his international presence in 38 new countries
JD is active in social media, allowing his fans access to his career, and opportunities to interact with him. He’s broadcast over 34k tweets to his 100k followers. He also has a Facebook, soundcloud, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Reverbnation page, where he provides his fans with updates, samples of his songs, and a glimpse into his life and career.
JD is not only a recording artist, but he is to be considered a writer, producer, engineer, and composer. With a humble heart, he shares his gift with the world and holds nothing back. His soulful voice soothes ears and touches hearts.
I give you JD Greer…
For Professional Inquiries contact
JD greer
jdgreer.music@gmail.com
209-403-0477
Performance notes and venues
Venues
Oakland Raiders
Oakland A's
NHRA Sonoma Raceway
Universal Republic Records 7-10-2007 New York Ny
Wango Tango Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Ca
Portland Rosegarden, Portland Or
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Red, White, and Boom, Kansas City
Disney World, Orlando Fl
2004 Urban BMI Awards, Miami Fl
97.7 KWIN Winter & Summer Jam, Stockton & Manteca Ca
Dance Fever TV Show, MGM Grand/ studio 54, Las Vegas Nv
Tokyo Bay NK Hall, Tokyo Japan
Motherhall, Osaka Japan
Bayfest, Corpus Christi Tx
Houston Tx
KHKS Dallas, Dallas Tx
Clark County Fairgrounds, Las Vegas Nv
Las Vegas Music awards, Las Vegas Nv
1999 National Singing Championship finalist, Nashville Tn
Palace Fairgrounds, Bangalore India
Andheri Sports complex, Mumbai India
Verizon Amphitheater Funktastic, Boombastic, Anaheim Ca
Phillips Arena Atlanta Hawks Game, Atlanta Ga
WPGC 95.5 FM History of PGC Concert Verizon Center, Washington DC
woodrow Wilson plaza, Washington Dc
RFK Stadium, Washington DC
The play TOUCH Scottish Rite Center, Oakland & Stockton Ca
The American Cancer Society - 2011 Relay For Life of Manteca CA
Grand Theatre Homeless benefit concert, Tracy Ca
Chris Rock Show, New York Ny
KMEL All Star Jam Shoreline Amphitheatre, San fransisco Ca
Funk Fest Chronicle Pavilion, Concord Ca
Emerald Downs, Seattle/ Tacoma Wa
Tacoma Dome, Tacoma Wa
Goodguys Nitro Nationals, Sears point Raceway, Napa Valley Ca
Bakersfeild March meet Famoso Raceway, Bakersfeild Ca
Funny car Fever Sacramento Raceway, sacramento Ca
Verizon Wireless conference, Las Vegas Nv
The Surreal Life, Los Angeles Ca
Shows with/Lineups
GOO GOO DOLLS, DIDDY, NEW EDITION, LIONEL RITCHIE, GINUWINE, R. KELLY, AL GREEN, KANYE WEST, PHARREL WILLIAM, BLU CANTRELL, JESSICA SIMPSON,
JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT, NICK LACHEY, HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH, KELLY CLARKSON, LISA MARIE PRESLEY, RICKY MARTIN, WILL SMITH, BRITNEY SPEARS, 98 DEGREES, BLONDIE , UB40, SHAGGY, NANCY SINATRA, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, JENNIFER LOPEZ, FABRICE MORVAN, DIANNE ORELLANA, K-CI & JOJO
FAITH EVANS, NAUGHTY BY NATURE, MISSY ELLIOT, KELLY PRICE, OUTKAST,
DESTINY'S CHILD, GABRIELLE CATERIS, MC HAMMER, COREY FELDMAN,
EMMANUEL LEWIS, JERRI MANTHEY, VINCE NEIL, BRANDE RODERICK , DRU HILL
BUSTA RHYMES, 112, NAS, TYRESE, BEYONCE, CASE, Q-TIP, LL COOL J, BOW WOW
CHUCK BROWN, SHAI, T.I., ALL 4 ONE, JAGGED EDGE, LISA LISA, LIL JON, OMARION, NONCHALANT, DIVINE, KEITH SWEAT, JA RULE, KRAYZIE BONE,
THE DOGG POUND,CHARLIE WILSON, MARIO, KEITH MARTIN
