Meet John Sines, Jr.

Today we’d like to introduce you to John Sines, Jr.

Hi John, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
I was born in October of 1968 & began singing at the age of 3.

By the age of 14, I started to play guitar.

At age 15 I began to write songs & put together my first band in April of 1984.

Throughout the remainder of the ’80s & the entire ’90s, I toured regionally at various clubs.

I recorded (2) projects: the first was “Crazy ’bout Country ” & which was available on cassette tape. The second was “Barstools & Guitars” which was available on cassette tape & my first CD project. Both projects contained songs that I wrote.

At the time, I was a huge Travis Tritt fan & after reading his autobiography “Ten Feet Tall & Bulletproof” – I learned that he had written his first song as a teenager & it was called “Spend a little time”.

In 1994, when I recorded “Barstools & Guitars”, in addition to my own songs, I also included “Spend a little time” written by Travis.

On February 18, 2001 – the NASCAR world would mourn the death of Dale Earnhardt – who was killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500.

The next day – I wrote “The Black #3 (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)” & on March 3, 2001, I recorded the song in Nashville, TN.

I signed a 6-year contract with Music Row Records – Nashville on March 10, 2001, & on April 17, 2001 – my first CD was distributed nationwide.

The song hit the top 100 of the Country Music Billboard Chart in 2001 & the video was featured on GAC.

Following the death of Dale Earnhardt & touring the nation – I would be booked with Hank Williams Jr at the Rolling Titan Thunder in Nashville on September 8, 2001.

I flew home on September 10th & woke up in my bed for the first time in several weeks on September 11th – the same September 11th that experienced the awful attacks on our country in New York, Washington & Pennsylvania.

By the end of 2001 – I asked myself – if I was playing with GOD or if was I serious with HIM.

Because GOD doesn’t care whether you are in the World Trade Center, the Daytona 500, or on a concert stage – you will keep your appointment with HIM.

So – I left country music with my album on store shelves in front of George Straight & I got myself right with GOD.

I started to sing about GOD & HIS Son JESUS.

Since that time – I’ve recorded 5 additional projects – all of which continue to honor GOD & share HIS Gospel.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As an independent artist, you have a lot more freedom to be creative, but you are also limited on resources to compete in a larger market.

Social media has been a great asset to help independent artists get their music heard.

It has also hurt because today’s generation doesn’t buy music the way we use to buy music – so making living and selling records is not as easy.

Streaming doesn’t pay as well & therefore royalties are just a fraction, hurting an artist’s profit margin.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
As a singer-songwriter, I write songs about faith, family & country.

I’m best known for my tribute to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt called “The Black #3”, which is still my biggest record to date.

Because of the tragedy of the death of Dale Earnhardt on February 18, 2001, & the terrible terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001 – (note they happened the same year) – I begin to focus more on my faith & less on my career.

By using both of these events, I have been able to share my faith with many people via the medium of music.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts, or blogs that help you do your best?
I spend a great amount of time in the Bible.

I also use the “Blue Letter Bible” app which is a terrific resource when studying the Word of GOD.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.johnsinesjr.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsinesjr/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/John-Sines-Jr/100057876736727/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sines-jr-0725b36b
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnsinesjr
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnsinesjr
• Other: https://truthsocial.com/@johnsinesjr