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Welcome to JoJo Hammond's official Website.

JoJo is a talented singer-songwriter and until now, the best kept secret in Fairmont NC, JoJo has written hundreds of songs ranging from classic country to a more current southern rock and pop country. She is someone who doesn't fit into a perfect genre bubble. JoJo Hammond has her own style and sound . She has been singing and writing music part time for many years, but now is ready to roll. Ready to record and present her music to the world and she also would like to pitch songs to well known artists. She has a very special song for Reba McEntire to hear... so message us if YOU can help get Reba to listen to JoJo's duet demo, we think it would be her next smash hit!  

All new music recordings coming soon on jojohammond.com, Reverbnation, Sound Cloud, iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. A new CD to be released soon 2016.


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In the Studio

Recorded 2 more songs at the studio today. Mastering the 12 songs for the upcoming 2016 CD. 

Dolly Parton and Buddy Killen  

I had the pleasure of working for Buddy Killen, a successful man in many areas of the music business, including publishing. Killen was born in Florence, Alabama. He was a bass player in the Grand Ole Opry before he was hired, in 1953, to listen to new songs in a new business started by Jack Stapp, the manager of the Grand Ole Opry. When Stapp died in 1980, Killen became the sole owner of Stapp's company, Tree International Publishing. During his early career he worked with artists such as Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Diana Trask, Exile, Roger Miller, Joe Tex, Ronnie McDowell and T. G. Sheppard.

Garth Brooks approached Buddy for management, but He told him he wasn't interested in his kind of Country. Buddy personally told me it was the biggest mistake he ever made. His big regret.

When Buddy passed away from cancer I attended his service at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with John Jay Hooker, former mayor of Nashville. The place was packed . I was sitting up front and the three seats next to me were reserved. One was John Jays and I didn't have any idea who the others were for. John Jay was delivering the eulogy so he was up on the stage.  Suddenly the door opened and in walked Dolly Parton and her husband. I looked around and didn't see any other available seats. My heart started pounding , sweat formed on my brow because I knew The seats next to me were for her. Its good that I was sitting down because I would have fainted right then and there. She walked to the front , smiled and sat down next to me. I could see John Jay grinning because he knew how much I loved Dolly Parton. She was my first country music love, my first concert, and one of the reasons I am a songwriter. I took a deep breath and tried to stop the tears from forming , but too late. I looked at Dolly and said.." Buddy was a good man and will be missed. I have loved you since I was a little girl . Thank you for your music and sweet soul. Forgive me for crying but you are an inspiration to me." She reached over, hugged me and said, "Aww thank you sweetheart. I loved Buddy. I wouldn't be where I am if it were not for his help. He was a good, good man." During the service she would pat me on the knee. We both laughed and cried. There was a reception afterwards and I got to hand out with Dolly for about 30 minutes before she had to leave. That was a memorable day.

07/04/2017

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Merle Haggard 

I was sitting at the front desk when the door opened and Merle Haggard walked in carrying a guitar case...  I was at a loss for words. He said, "Hello , I'm Merle Haggard and I'm here to record, whats your name darling"  I stuttered and told him my name, laughed and told him I knew who he was.. He laughed and shook my hand. We chatted for a few minutes about the studio and how many times he had recorded there.  I led him back to Room B . He was there for several hours and made it a point to tell me goodbye and it was nice meeting me before he left. He asked if I was a musician and I told him more of a songwriter, but I did play guitar. He smiled , wished me luck and told me to never give up writing. That was the first and last time I saw him. I will always remember his kindness. His stardom did not make him uppity. He was a legend and a nice one at that.. Rest in Peace dear man. I'm glad I got to meet you.

04/06/2016

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I Hope You Dance 

I was sitting in the control room in Studio B  at Woodland Studios Nashville Tennessee, when they played the demo for “I Hope You Dance.” I immediately knew this was a very special song . I was there from beginning to end and I can’t count the times I cried when another track was laid down.Lee Ann Womack was charming and incredibly humble as she recorded the lead vocal. Then Sons of the Dessert came to record background vocals and I knew it would be song of the Year. I will never forget the special moments at Woodland. 

04/05/2016

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Woodland Studios 

There was an ad in the paper for a job at Woodland Studios . I walked in and asked for an application, sat down and filled it out. There were about ten people ahead of me waiting for an interview so I walked around . I saw pictures of Garth, Reba, Wynonna, Elton John, Kansas, George Strait and too many more to name. I was in awe of the talent that had walked these corridors and recorded in the high tech rooms. Woodland Studio was were the first black gospel radio station broadcast live from In Nashville Tennessee. It was sold and then turned into one of Nashville's top recording facilities with hits like "One Day at a Time", "The Dance", "Tiny Dancer" and a most famous song "Dust in the Wind". So getting the job would be a good thing.

Interview time finally came and I walked in. The owner and several people were sitting in the room. I felt comfortable with them all as they asked questions about my life and why I wanted the job. I told them I wanted to live, eat and breathe the music industry...
2 weeks passed and I had heard nothing from the  interview... It was a Friday morning and my cat had scratched the front door screen to pieces trying to get a fly, so I removed it and drove to the hardware store in the same area as the studio.. In the parking lot of Woodland there was a small brick building that was used for equipment repair... Someone had spray painted JoJo on the brick wall in white paint.. I was rather taken aback and wondered who had done this and why had I not heard from anyone. To make a long story short...I came home and there was a message on my machine that they wanted me to come in for a second interview that afternoon... I scrambled to get ready and was there ten minutes early. The owner took me on a tour, introduced me to all the engineers and interns. I was there four hours. When I got ready to leave Mr. Solomon looked at me and said...Welcome to the family. You start Monday at 8. I hugged his neck and started crying. I was chosen out of over 2000 or more applicants...

04/03/2016

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Charlie Daniels 

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. The Devil went down to Georgia himself while living in Nashville.  I was standing on his back porch with him looking out into the beautiful Tennessee valley... In the middle of the pasture were 3 tall pine trees.  I asked him where those pine trees came from. because there were no other pine trees in sight for miles. He said," North Carolina, my birthplace. I planted these from saplings to remind me of my roots....to never forget where I came from."

I can still see those pine trees in my mind and hear his words in my head.....

04/02/2016

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Bluebird Cafe                  Nashville, TN
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Gilligan's                N. Myrtle Beach, SC
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Akers                     N. Myrtle Beach, SC








 

04/02/2016

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Audition for the Bluebird Cafe 

It was a cool fall Sunday afternoon. The line around the building was a mile long and  I was about half way there.  This was a big day; my audition for The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville Tennessee and I was shaking in my shoes. There were 6 young girls ahead of me chattering away about how this was their 6th audition to try and perform here. I had several songs picked to sing even though you only get one minute to show what you got. The girl ahead of me was young and very short, so she had to lower the microphone to her level. I didn’t even hear her sing. The sweat was running down my back as I stepped up to the stage. I looked at the audience anxiously waiting. I plugged in and turned to the audience.  The microphone was pointed at my waist and I was too nervous to pick it up.. I said “Thank you for this opportunity. Heres a little salsa country..I hit first chord and immediately started singing a song I had written titled “SENORITA”. When I finished the first verse and chorus one minute later the audience broke out clapping and cheering. Two weeks later I received a letter..Dear JoJo, we are pleased to tell you that you have been chosen to perform at the BlueBird Cafe. Please contact us for available dates.  I fell to my knees and thanked God. My first try had landed me places where people dream to be….

02/28/2016

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