Jason Michael Carroll - 'Growing Up Is Getting Old'

Growing Up Is Getting Old Bottom Line:

Jason Michael Carroll has been one of the fastest rising stars in country music in a long time. Now, with the release of his sophomore album Growing Up Is Getting Old, fans can hear the sounds that they fell in love with originally, as well as new areas in which he has grown. Each tune is familiar, yet original and truly displays his inner most thoughts. This record is solid, bold, and is something that you can listen to over and over again.

About Jason Michael Carroll

When Jason Michael Carroll released his debut album Waitin' In The Country in 2007, fans grasped his music and truly made him feel welcome in the country music world. When "Alyssa Lies" was released, it blew up the charts and offered an inside look into the world of a child who confides in here father about a girl at school who is being abused. This tune raised awareness and was used to help fight child abuse across the country.

He followed up this single with a wonderful tune called "Livin' Our Love Song." This helped Jason Michael earn even more fans by showing off his affectionate side.

Growing up in a religious household, he faced a lot of issues that many of us could never imagine. His father was a minister and very strict when it came to music and what his children were allowed to listen to. Jason Michael was later encouraged by his mother to enter a competition, which he won for his singing abilities.

If you are ever in Nashville for the CMA Festival, check out the different places that Jason Michael will be at. Chances are, you won't have to look far. He puts his fans first and is always out and about offering them a warm welcome. His music is amazing and every single word is from the heart. You will never have to search for a great song as long as Jason Michael Carroll is recording music.

Growing Up Is Getting Old - The Songs

When listening to Jason Michael Carroll, fans have come to expect the different sounds that have made him the artist that he is today. It is no different with this record. You will hear everything from love to partying and anything in between.

The album starts off with an awesome tune called "Happened On A Saturday Night (Suzie Q)." It is fast-paced and is about a "love gone wrong" situation and how everyone is affected by how the other one acts.

The first single on this record is an amazing song that has really made an impact on country music lovers. It is "Where I'm From." Nothing beats its message or its sound. It is about a common man who is flying to pick up his brother who is dying. While on the plane, he gets bumped up to first class and starts talking to the man in the "Armani suit" next to him. He describes where he is from and how he enjoys the simple things in life. You will have to listen to the rest of the song to find out how it ends, but it is worth it.

"That's All I Know" is one of the best songs that Jason Michael has ever recorded and "We Threw It All Away" is right there with it.

Wrapping this record up is a touching track called "Hurry Home." If you are a parent, you will be able to relate to the fears of where your children are at different points in their lives.

Growing Up Is Getting Old has a solid sound and is perfect for any country music lover.

Release Date: April 28, 2009 - Arista Nashville

Growing Up Is Getting Old Track List:

1. "Happened On A Saturday Night (Suzie Q)"
2. "Let Me Go"
3. "Where I'm From"
4. "Tears"
5. "Growing Up Is Getting Old"
6. "That's All I Know"
7. "We Threw It All Away"
8. "Sorry Don't Matter"
9. "Barn Burner"
10. "Hurry Home"