Joey Allcorn
{{short description|American country singer (born 1980)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Joey Allcorn
| image = Allcorn2019.jpg
| caption = Allcorn in 2019
| birth_name = Donald Joseph Allcorn{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/881252455 |title=Alabama Chain Gang |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=March 13, 2023}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|11|03}}
| birth_place = Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
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| instrument = {{Hlist|Guitar|fiddle|upright bass}}
| genre = {{Hlist|Country|honky-tonk|alternative country}}
| occupation = {{Hlist|Singer|songwriter|musician}}
| years_active = 1998–present
| label = {{Hlist|Shut Eye|Blue Yodel}}
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Donald Joseph Allcorn (born November 3, 1980) is an independent singer and songwriter. As a country artist, his music incorporates elements of traditional honky-tonk and alternative country. His discography includes 50 Years Too Late (2006), All Alone Again (2009), and Nothing Left to Prove (2014). He has cited influences such as Hank Williams Sr., Ernest Tubb, Faron Young, Lefty Frizzell, and Jimmie Rodgers.[https://books.google.com/books?id=8-Cnr2Mc50IC&dq=house+committee+small+business+joey+allcorn&pg=PA54 Allcorn, Joey (2007). "Testimony of Joey Allcorn – Professional Singer, Songwriter, Small Business Owner – Before the Committee on Small Business, United States House of Representatives", books.google.com.] Accessed January 25, 2011.
Early life and career
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Donald Joseph Allcorn began writing songs and learning to play guitar at age 14 after he listened to a Hank Williams album.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}} He then won a regional talent show at age 17, performing Williams'
Allcorn's second album, 'All Alone Again,' was released in July 2009 through his label, "Blue Yodel". The album featured musicians Dave Roe, Johnny Hiland, Chris Scruggs, Hank Singer, Lloyd Green, and Don Helms.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}
His third album, 'Nothing Left to Prove,' was initially released digitally in 2014 and later on CD in 2020. The album featured musicians from his previous album, with the additions of Sol Philcox and Eddy Dunlap. Col. J.D. Wilkes and Sturgill Simpson also contributed to the album.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}
Personal life
On June 28, 2007, Allcorn testified before the United States House Committee on Small Business regarding federal royalty increases on Internet radio stations. He opposed the increases, stating online platforms were essential for niche market performers.[https://web.archive.org/web/20070703045544/http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1639084,00.html Cruz, Gilbert (2007). "Last Stand of Internet Radio?", TIME.com.] Accessed February 23, 2010.
Discography
;Studio albums
- 50 Years Too Late (2006)
- All Alone Again (2009)
- Nothing Left to Prove (2014)
- State of Heartbreak (EP) (2020)
Other appearances
- "The United States of Americana, Vol. 2" (Shut Eye Records, 2005)
- "Outlaw Radio Chicago Compilation, Vol. I (Solitary Records, 2010)
- "Southern Independent Vol. II (Black Country Rock, 2011)
- "Outlaw Radio Chicago Compilation, Vol. II (Solitary Records, 2012)
- "River Town Rock House" (Razor Point Records, 2012)
- "Long Gone Daddy" (Hank Williams III, Curb Records, 2012)
- "Ashes & Angels" (Fifth on the Floor, eOne Entertainment, 2013)
- "Midnight: The Death of Hank Williams" (Various Artists, 2013)
References
External links
- [http://www.joeyallcorn.com/ Official Website]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8YHBiiLaRc Video of Joey Allcorn's testimony before the House Committee on Small Business, 28 June 2007]
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Category:Musicians from Columbus, Georgia
Category:American alternative country singers
Category:American country singer-songwriters
Category:American male singer-songwriters
Category:Country musicians from Georgia (U.S. state)
Category:21st-century American male singers
Category:21st-century American singer-songwriters
Category:Singer-songwriters from Georgia (U.S. state)
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