Jon Pardi
{{short description|American country singer}}
{{About|the American country music singer|the American screenwriter and producer|John Pardee}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jon Pardi
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| alt = A head shot of country music singer Jon Pardi
| caption = Pardi in 2014
| birth_name = Jonathan Ryan Pardi
| birth_place = Dixon, California, United States{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Ashley |url=http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x157472934/Rock-the-South-artist-Jon-Pardi-prepares-to-release-first-single |title=Rock the South artist Jon Pardi prepares to release first single » Top News » CullmanTimes.com - Cullman, Alabama |publisher=CullmanTimes.com |date=April 26, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121125334/http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x157472934/Rock-the-South-artist-Jon-Pardi-prepares-to-release-first-single |archive-date=January 21, 2013 }}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|05|20}}
| origin = Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer}}
| genre = {{hlist|Country}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = Capitol Nashville
| website = [http://www.jonpardi.com www.jonpardi.com]
}}
Jonathan Ryan Pardi (born May 20, 1985) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Capitol Nashville, he has released five studio albums: Write You a Song (2014), California Sunrise (2016), Heartache Medication (2019), Mr. Saturday Night (2022), and Honkytonk Hollywood (2025). Pardi has also charted fourteen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, of which four have hit number one on the latter: "Head Over Boots", "Dirt on My Boots", "Heartache Medication" and "Last Night Lonely".
In 2023, he gained one of country music's crowning achievements when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Biography
Pardi grew up in Dixon, California, where he attended Dixon High School, graduating in 2003. Pardi started writing music at age 12, and by 14, the young singer formed his own small band. After high school, he moved to Nashville to pursue his music career.{{Cite news|title=Party with Jon Pardi at the County Line on Sunday|date=Aug 2014|newspaper=Florida Today}}
Music career
=2010–2015: Beginnings and ''Write You a Song''=
In 2010, Pardi toured as an opening act for labelmate Dierks Bentley.
In March 2012, Pardi released his debut single, "Missin' You Crazy". It debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 14, 2012,{{cite news|last=Morris|first=Edward|title=Lionel Richie's Tuskegee Is Week's Best-Selling Album|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1682644/lionel-richies-tuskegee-is-weeks-best-selling-album.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120416183229/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1682644/lionel-richies-tuskegee-is-weeks-best-selling-album.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2012|access-date=December 18, 2012|newspaper=Country Music Television|date=April 7, 2012}} and peaked at number 29. It received three stars from Taste of Country's Billy Dukes.{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/jon-pardi-missin-you-crazy/ |title=Jon Pardi, 'Missin' You Crazy' – Song Review |publisher=Tasteofcountry.com |date=April 3, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2012}} "Up All Night", his second single, was released in that same month in 2013, and became his first top 10 hit. His third single, "What I Can't Put Down", was also released that month in 2014. The album's fourth single, "When I've Been Drinkin'", was released to country radio on September 22, 2014. Those four songs all appear on Pardi's debut studio album, Write You a Song, which was released on January 14, 2014, via Capitol Nashville.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicrow.com/2012/04/musicrowpics-jon-pardi-artist-visit/ |title=MusicRowPics: Jon Pardi Artist Visit : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City |publisher=Musicrow.com |date=May 21, 2012 |access-date=May 25, 2012}} In May 2015, Pardi released a six-song extended play of songs recorded for but not included on Write You a Song, titled The B-Sides, 2011–2014.{{cite web | url=http://roughstock.com/news/2015/05/34652-jon-pardi-the-b-sides-2011-2014-tracklist-cover-art/ | title=Jon Pardi "The B Sides, 2011-2014" Tracklist & Cover Art | publisher=Roughstock | date=May 4, 2015 | access-date=August 26, 2015}}
Pardi served as one of the opening acts on Alan Jackson's "Keepin' It Country Tour" and on Dierks Bentley's Riser Tour, both in 2014.{{cite web | url=http://www.countryweekly.com/news/jon-pardi-ready-hit-road-dierks-and-friends-riser-tour | title=Jon Pardi Is Ready to Hit the Road With Dierks and Friends on Riser Tour | publisher=Country Weekly | date=February 12, 2014 | access-date=August 26, 2015}}{{cite web | url=http://tasteofcountry.com/alan-jackson-keepin-it-country-tour-dates-2015/ | title=Alan Jackson Announces 2015 Keepin' It Country Tour | publisher=Taste of Country | date=October 20, 2015 | access-date=August 26, 2015}} His first headlining tour was the "Up All Night Tour" in late 2014, with Joey Hyde as the opening act.{{cite web | url=http://www.countryweekly.com/news/jon-pardi-announces-his-first-headlining-tour | title=Jon Pardi Announces His First Headlining Tour | publisher=Country Weekly | date=August 5, 2014 | access-date=August 26, 2015}} In August 2015, Pardi announced an 18-show headlining tour with Brothers Osborne as the opening act, named the All-Time High Tour, with dates from October through January 2016.{{cite web | url=http://www.countryweekly.com/news/jon-pardi-takes-party-road-all-time-high-tour | title=Jon Pardi Takes the Party on the Road With All-Time High Tour | publisher=Country Weekly | date=August 25, 2015 | access-date=August 25, 2015}}
=2016–2018: ''California Sunrise''=
Pardi's second studio album, titled California Sunrise, was announced in March 2016, with a release date of June 17, 2016.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jon-pardi-plots-new-album-california-sunrise-20160323 | title=Jon Pardi Plots New Album 'California Sunrise' | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=March 23, 2016 | access-date=March 30, 2016}} The album's lead single was "Head Over Boots".{{cite web|author=Tom Roland |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/6708159/jon-pardi-brings-joy-to-the-job-with-cheery-head-over-boots |title=Jon Pardi Brings Joy to the Job With Cheery 'Head Over Boots' |publisher=Billboard |date=September 28, 2015 |access-date=December 17, 2015}} In 2016, this song became Pardi's first number-one single on the Country Airplay charts; it also held the number-one position on the Billboard Year-End chart for Country Airplay.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/country-airplay-songs | title=Year-End Charts: Country Airplay | magazine=Billboard | access-date=April 2, 2019}} After this came "Dirt on My Boots", written by Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, and Ashley Gorley, which also topped Country Airplay.{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/jon-pardi-dirt-on-my-boots/|title=Jon Pardi, 'Dirt on My Boots' [Listen]|work=tasteofcountry.com|date=September 8, 2016 |access-date=September 19, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://theboot.com/jon-pardi-dirt-on-my-boots/|title=Jon Pardi Drops a New Single, 'Dirt on My Boots' [LISTEN]|work=theboot.com|date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=September 19, 2016}} The album accounted for three more singles after these: "Heartache on the Dance Floor", "She Ain't in It", and "Night Shift".
=2019–2024: ''Heartache Medication'' and ''Mr. Saturday Night''=
In 2019, Pardi joined Brooks & Dunn on a new version of their hit single "My Next Broken Heart" for their album Reboot. In an interview, Ronnie Dunn revealed that, while some of the guest artists on their album had an ideas of what they wanted their duets to sound like that differed from Brooks & Dunn's recordings, Pardi was insistent that they record the song exactly as it had been in 1991 as he was such a big fan of the original.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/brooks-and-dunn-new-album-reboot-818072/|title=Brooks & Dunn Don't Hate Each Other. Really.|first1=Joseph|last1=Hudak|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=April 5, 2019}}
On May 20, 2019, one day after appearing as a guest on the season finale of American Idol Pardi released the staunchly neotraditional track "Heartache Medication", the lead single and title track to his third studio album, also titled Heartache Medication.{{Cite web|url=https://tasteofcountry.com/jon-pardi-heartache-medication/|title=Jon Pardi's New Single Might Be His Most Country Yet — Listen!|first=Billy|last=Dukes|website=Taste of Country|date=May 20, 2019 }}
On March 16, 2020, Pardi released "Ain't Always the Cowboy" as a single, where it peaked at 3 on Billboard's Country Airplay, 6 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and 55 on the Hot 100. On August 14, 2020, Pardi released the cover album Rancho Fiesta Sessions, which included covers of various country and rock tracks. On August 28, 2020, Pardi released the "Western Version" of "Ain't Always the Cowboy". On October 2, 2020, Pardi released the deluxe edition of Heartache Medication, which featured two new tracks and the "Western Version" of "Ain't Always the Cowboy". Pardi contributed a cover of the Metallica song "Wherever I May Roam" to the charity tribute album The Metallica Blacklist, released in September 2021.{{Cite web|last=He|first=Richard S.|date=2021-09-10|title=Every Metallica Blacklist cover ranked from worst to best|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/every-metallica-blacklist-cover-ranked-from-worst-to-best|access-date=2021-10-22|website=loudersound|language=en}}
Pardi released his fourth album, Mr. Saturday Night, in September 2022. The album's lead single "Last Night Lonely" charted earlier in the year.{{cite web | url=https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=12432 | title=Pardi becomes "Mr. Saturday Night" | publisher=Country Standard Time | accessdate=June 15, 2022}}
On April 28, 2023, Pardi became the first Californian invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. He was invited at Stagecoach Festival by Guy Fieri and Alan Jackson. His formal induction came on the October 26 broadcast.{{Cite web |last=Kruh |first=Nancy |date=October 26, 2023 |title=Jon Pardi Inducted into Grand Ole Opry by His Hero Garth Brooks |url=https://people.com/jon-pardi-inducted-into-grand-ole-opry-8382521 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=People |language=en}}
On September 2, 2023, Pardi earned his sixth career number-one song with "Your Heart or Mine", written by Justin Ebach, John Pierce, and album co-producer Bart Butler.{{cite web | url=https://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=182969 | title=Jon Pardi Celebrates 6th Career No 1 With "Your Heart Or Mine" | publisher=Top40-Charts.com | accessdate=August 30, 2023}}
=2024–present: ''Honkytonk Hollywood''=
On September 6, 2024, Pardi released the debut single for his upcoming 2025 album, "Friday Night Heartbreaker."{{Cite news |last=Fisher |first=Kelly |date=September 3, 2024 |title=Jon Pardi Reveals Details About A 'Heartbreaker' After Smoldering Teasers |url=https://country.iheart.com/content/2024-09-03-jon-pardi-reveals-details-about-a-heartbreaker-after-smoldering-teasers/ |access-date=January 25, 2025 |work=iHeart Country}} In December 2024, he announced his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour.{{Cite news |last=Hollabaugh |first=Lorie |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Jon Pardi Goes 'Honkytonk Hollywood' On New Tour Set For Spring |url=https://musicrow.com/2024/12/jon-pardi-goes-honkytonk-hollywood-on-new-tour-set-for-spring/ |access-date=January 25, 2025 |work=Music Row}} On January 17, 2025, he officially announced his fifth studio album, Honkytonk Hollywood, with a release date of April 11, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Delahoussaye |first=Adam |date=January 17, 2025 |title=Jon Pardi Announces New Album "Honkytonk Hollywood" |url=https://countrycentral.com/news/jon-pardi-announces-new-album-honkytonk-hollywood/ |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=Country Central |language=en}} He released the album's title single on same day. The album is produced by Jay Joyce, their first together, and includes 17 tracks and described as his "most grown-up record" he's ever made.{{Cite news |last=Daykin |first=James |date=January 17, 2025 |title=Jon Pardi announces new album 'Honkytonk Hollywood' |url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2025/01/17/jon-pardi-announces-new-album-honkytonk-hollywood/ |access-date=January 25, 2025 |work=Entertainment Focus}}
Personal life
On October 2, 2019, Pardi got engaged to his girlfriend, hairdresser Summer Duncan. He proposed to her while on stage during his concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The couple married on November 21, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://tasteofcountry.com/jon-pardi-engaged-summer-duncan/|title=Jon Pardi Gets Engaged On Stage in Nashville|first=Sterling|last=Whitaker|date=October 3, 2019|website=Taste of Country|access-date=July 16, 2020}} On September 21, 2022, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/jon-pardi-wife-summer-pregnant-expecting-first-baby|title=Jon Pardi and wife Summer Expecting First Baby: 'Pardi of 3!'|author=Sarah Michaud|magazine=People|date=September 21, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022}} On February 18, 2023, their daughter was born.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/jon-pardi-wife-summer-welcome-first-baby-daughter-presley-fawn|title=Jon Pardi and Wife Summer Welcome First Baby, Daughter Presley Fawn: 'Ready to Pardi'|author=Georgia Slater and Nicholas Rice|magazine=People|date=February 18, 2023|access-date=September 11, 2023}} On January 7, 2024, the couple announced that they are expecting their second child.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/jon-pardi-wife-summer-expecting-second-baby-good-thing-we-have-that-extra-guest-room-8423254|title=Jon Pardi and Wife Summer Expecting Second Baby: 'Good Thing We Have That Extra Guest Room'|author=Nicholas Rice|magazine=People|date=January 7, 2024|access-date=January 7, 2024}} On July 16, 2024, their second child, a daughter, was born. {{cite web|url= https://tasteofcountry.com/jon-pardi-summer-pardi-baby-girl-2024|title=Jon Pardi + Wife Summer's Second Baby Girl is Here - See Pictures!|author=Jess|publisher=Taste of Country|date=July 16, 2024|access-date=July 18, 2024}}
Discography
{{main|Jon Pardi discography}}
Studio albums
- Write You a Song (2014)
- California Sunrise (2016)
- Heartache Medication (2019)
- Mr. Saturday Night (2022)
- Merry Christmas from Jon Pardi (2023)
- Honkytonk Hollywood (2025)
Tours
Headlining
- 2014: Up All Night Tour (Fall tour promoting album){{cite web |
url=https://musicrow.com/2014/08/jon-pardi-reveals-20-city-up-all-night-tour/ | title=Jon Pardi Reveals 20-City 'Up All Night Tour'| publisher=Music Row | date=August 5, 2014| accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Jessica Nicholson}}
- 2015/2016: All Time High Tour, presented by Texas Roadhouse{{cite web|
url=https://www.rollingstone.com | title=Jon Pardi Enlists Brothers Osborne for All Time High Tour| publisher=Rolling Stone | date=August 25, 2015 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Rolling Stone}}
- 2017: CMT on Tour Presents "Jon Pardi's Lucky Tonight Tour"{{cite web | url=https://www.cmt.com | title=Jon Pardi Reveals Initial CMT on Tour Dates | publisher=CMT | date=August 1, 2017 | access-date=March 17, 2021 | author=Lauren Tingle}}
- 2019: Heartache Medication Tour (Fall tour promoting album){{cite web |
url=https://www.billboard.com | title=Jon Pardi Announces 'Heartache Medication' Album, Single & Headlining Tour | publisher=Billboard | date=May 20, 2019 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Rania Aniftos}}
{{Cite magazine |
url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jon-pardi-tour-dates-1312905/|title= Jon Pardi announces Headlining summer 2022 tour dates|magazine=Rolling Stone| date=February 25, 2022| access-date=June 7, 2022|first=Jon|last= Freeman}}
- 2023: Mr Saturday Night World Tour
Supporting
- 2014: Riser Tour with Dierks Bentley{{cite web | url=https://www.cmt.com| title=Dierks Bentley's Riser Tour Begins May 9 | publisher=CMT | date=January 15, 2014 | access-date=March 17, 2021 | author=CMT staff }}
- 2015: Keepin' It Country Tour with Alan Jackson{{cite web |
url=https://themusicuniverse.com/alan-jackson-announces-25th-anniversary-keepin-it-country-tour/ | title=Alan Jackson Announces 25th Anniversary Keepin' It Country Tour| publisher=The Music Universe | date=October 20, 2014 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Buddy Iahn}}
- 2016: Me And My Kind- Fall Tour with Kip Moore{{cite web |
url=https://musicrow.com/2016/06/kip-moore-brings-jon-pardi-for-me-and-my-kind-tour/ | title=Kip Moore Brings Jon Pardi For Me and My Kind Tour | publisher=Music Row | date=June 20, 2016 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Jessica Nicholson}}
- 2017: What The Hell World Tour with Dierks Bentley{{cite web |
url=https://countrymusicrocks.net/2017/07/jon-pardi-is-enjoying-the-family-atmosphere-on-tour-with-dierks-bentley.html/#:~: | title= Jon Pardi Is Enjoying The Family Atmosphere On Tour with Dierks Bentley | publisher=County Music Rocks | date=July 13, 2017 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=County Music Rocks}}
- 2018: Livin' Like Hippies Tour with Miranda Lambert{{cite web| url=https://rarecountry.com/features/jon-pardi-reflects-on-his-friendship-with-miranda-lambert/ | title=Jon Pardi reflects on his friendship with Miranda Lambert | publisher= Rare Country | date=December 8, 2017 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Tricia Despres}}
- 2018: What Makes You Country Tour with Luke Bryan{{cite web |
url=http://frontrowmusicnews.com/concert-reviews/luke-bryan-makes-country-tour/ | title=Luke Bryan -What Makes You Country Tour with Jon Pardi | publisher=Front Row Music News | date=June 22, 2018 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Daniel Moll}}
- 2019: Burning Man Tour with Dierks Bentley{{cite web | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8481835/dierks-bentley-on-his-2019-burning-man-tour-his-opening-acts-and-why-hes | title=Dierks Bentley on his 2019 'Burning Man' Tour, His Opening Acts and Why He's Grateful to Kenny Chesney: Exclusive | publisher=Billboard | date=October 26, 2018 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Melinda Newman}}
Television appearances
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| 2014
| Himself | Guest Performer{{cite web | url=https://www.soundslikenashville.com | title=Jon Pardi to Perform on Upcoming Season of ABC's 'The Bachelorette' | publisher=Sounds Like Nashville | date=May 1, 2014 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Lauren Jo Black}} |
| 2016
| Roy Orbison Impersonator | Scripted Cameo on CMT series{{cite web | url=https://www.cmt.com | title=All the Celebrity Guest Stars on 'Still The King' Season 1 | publisher=CMT | date=July 29, 2016 | access-date=March 17, 2021 | author=Claire Heinichen}} |
| 2019
| Himself | Finale performance with Idol winner, Laine Hardy{{cite web | url=https://www.yahoo.com | title=See 'American Idol' Winner Laine Hardy Duet With Jon Pardi on Season Finale | publisher=Yahoo! Entertainment | date=May 20, 2019 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Joseph Hudak}} |
| 2019
| Himself | Alongside Brooks and Dunn{{cite web | url=https://www.cmt.com | title=Eight Brooks & Dunn Hits CMT Crossroads Artists Wish They Had | publisher=CMT | date=June 27, 2019 | access-date=March 17, 2021 | author=Lauren Tingle}} |
| 2019
| Contestant | Representing team Bobby Bones{{cite web | url=https://tasteofcountry.com/jon-pardi-lauren-alaina-celebrity-family-feud/ | title=Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina About to Make 'Celebrity Family Feud' Appearance | publisher=Taste of Country | date=July 10, 2019 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=Mike Thiel}} |
| 2020–2022
| Pardi Time | Host | CMT Digital Variety Series url=https://www.nashvillemusicguide.com | title=JON PARDI PREMIERES 8-EPISODE DIGITAL VARIETY SERIES "PARDI TIME" WITH CMT | publisher=Nashville Music Guide | date=October 6, 2020 | accessdate=March 17, 2021 | author=staff writer Amanda}} |
| 2022
| CMT's Campfire Sessions: Christmas Edition | Host url=https://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/06/13/cmt-lights-up-its-summer-music-slate-with-red-white-and-blue-weekend-all-star-cmt-campfire-sessions-lineup-and-greenlight-of-cmt-summer-camp-224113/20220613cmt01/| title=CMT lights up its summer music slate with red, white, and blue weekend all star cmt campfire sessions lineup and green light of cmt summer camp | publisher=The Futon Critic | date=June 13, 2022 | accessdate=July 9, 2022 |author=unknown}} |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipient/Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="6" |2017
| rowspan="3" |Country Music Association Awards |Himself |{{won}} | |||||
| Single of the Year
|rowspan="3"|"Dirt On My Boots" |{{nom}} | |||||
| Song of the Year
|{{nom}} | |||||
| CMT Music Awards
| Breakthrough Video of The Year | {{nom}} | |||||
| Academy of Country Music Awards
| New Male Vocalist of the Year | Himself | {{won}} | |||||
| American Music Awards
|Favorite Song - Country |rowspan="2"|"Dirt On My Boots" |{{nom}} | |||||
| rowspan="4" |2018
| rowspan="2" |iHeartRadio Music Awards |Country Song of the Year |{{nom}} | |||||
| Best New Country Artist
|Himself |{{nom}} | |||||
| Academy of Country Music Awards
|Album of the Year |California Sunrise |{{nom}} | |||||
| CMT Music Awards
| Male Video of the Year | "Heartache on the Dance Floor" | {{nom}} | |||||
| rowspan="3"|2020
|Academy of Country Music Awards |rowspan="2"|Album of the Year |rowspan="2"|Heartache Medication |{{nom}} | |||||
| Country Music Association Awards
|{{nom}} | |||||
| CMT Music Awards
| rowspan="1"|Collaborative Video | rowspan="1"| "Beer Can't Fix" with Thomas Rhett | {{nom}} | |||||
| rowspan="1"|2022
| rowspan="1"| Digital-First Performance | rowspan="1"|"On the Other Hand/ Forever and Ever, Amen" (Randy Travis Tribute) | {{nom}} | |||||
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| rowspan="1" | Collaborative Video | rowspan="1" | "Longneck Way to Go" with Midland | {{nom}} | |||||
| Academy of Country Music Awards
| rowspan="1"| Album of the Year | rowspan="1"|Mr. Saturday Night | {{nom}} |
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