Austin Jenckes at Die Kantine

Opening the night for Corey Kent, Austin Jenckes, an American singer and songwriter blending country, southern rock, blues, and folk influences, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Jenckes delivered a powerful half-hour solo acoustic set filled with emotional intensity and vivid storytelling. Jenckes captivated the audience with his raw, commanding vocals and heartfelt performance.

Songs such as In My Head, Never Left Memphis, Daddies + Daughters, American Nights, Fat Kid, American Nights and People Crazy quickly raised both the energy and atmosphere in the room, earning warm reactions from the crowd throughout the set. His rendition of Tom Petty’s classic I Won’t Back Down pushed the mood even higher, turning the audience fully onto his side. Jenckes closed with Higher Hopes, ending the performance with a memorable singalong.

Austin Jenckes is an American country-soul singer-songwriter originally from Duvall, Washington. He gained national prominence as a top-10 finalist on Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice under Blake Shelton’s team. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jenckes is widely recognized for his powerful, raspy vocals and an authentic blending of traditional country lyricism, blues, and southern rock. With over 50 million streams, he tours internationally and performs regularly at historic venues like the Grand Ole Opry.

Musical Career & Releases

Solo Projects: Released his critically acclaimed debut studio album, If You Grew Up Like I Did, through Anthem Records. His popular singles include “Fat Kid”, “Never Left Memphis”, “Never Forget”, and the 2025 release “Higher Hopes”.
Early Work: Independently debuted with the folk-country EP An American Story in 2012.
The Voice Breakthrough: His performances of “Simple Man” and “I’ll Be” on The Voice established his signature emotional, guitar-driven performing style

Songwriting & Industry Impact

Writing Hits: Jenckes is an accomplished Nashville staff songwriter signed with Anthem Entertainment. He has co-written and contributed vocals for tracks recorded by country stars like Morgan Wallen, Lee Brice, Jordan Davis, and Colt Ford.
Famous Backing Vocals: He famously sang the high-energy backing hooks in the chorus of Jordan Davis’s multi-platinum hit single “Singles You Up”.
Film & Television Syncs: His music is featured extensively across television and gaming franchises, including spots on Riverdale, Madam Secretary, Messiah, Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed, and the Super Bowl.