Mason Jennings [New Artist]

Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings is one of the best-kept secrets in pop music. In his adopted home of Minneapolis his shows draw 3,000 fans.  He was hand-picked by music supervisor Randall Poster to perform two Dylan songs, “The Times They Are a-Changin’” and “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” in Todd Haynes’ acclaimed I’m Not There, both on the soundtrack album, and lip-synched by Christian Bale in the movie.

And now, his sixth full-length album, In the Ever, is being released on Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records, after the chart-topping performer personally recruited him for the label. “Every time I hear a Mason Jennings album it changes the way I see the world around me,” says Jack.

With a family that includes two kids, 5 and 2, Jennings continues to balance his touring demands with home life. With In the Ever, Mason Jennings is looking to expand his cult status, especially since he’ll be touring with Jack Johnson later this summer.

“It’s been a slow growth, but extremely fun for me,” he says. “For me, it’s about expanding and working from a place of joy. If I can enjoy what I do, and make new art that inspires me, everything will work out for the best.”

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