Jason Michael Carroll surprised his fans with a tweet in mid-February announcing that he and his record label, Arista Nashville, had parted ways.
From all appearances, though, not having a label’s backing doesn’t seem to be slowing down the country star. His concerts Sunday at Lake Winnepesaukah are just one stop on a 35-date schedule that stretches into November.
“This is Jason Michael Carroll’s third visit to Lake Winnepesaukah. His high-energy performances and interaction with the crowd make him a favorite performer for our guests,” said Talley Green, Lake Winnepesaukah spokeswoman.
Carroll has been called “Generation Y’s family man,” for his uncanny talent in finding lyrics that connect with the partiers of his generation (“I Can Sleep When I’m Dead”) as well as young parents (“Livin’ Our Love Song.”)
“Growing Up Is Getting Old” further explores these two sides of young adulthood. In “Barn Burner,” Carroll basks in memories of parties where reponsibility was set aside for one night of partying, while “Hurry Home” describes the anguish of a parent waiting to hear from a runaway child.