We recently connected with Jason Welsh and have shared our conversation below.
Jason, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Is A Retired Army Combat Veteran who was injured in Iraq in 2008. He was in many different bands of various genres in the Midwest and traveled all around the country singing and performing with His Family Gospel Band the Heaven Bound Express growing up.
After being injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom in The Global War on Terrorism, Jason found Himself spiraling down to a life of active addiction when the prescriptions no longer worked, he sought relief elsewhere in the form of IV drugs and alcohol that lasted a 10 year long stretch.
After going through rehab and finding recovery in the form of His Music He picked back up His guitar and started writing once more. With his new-found love of Music once again he started performing where ever he could and bringing His message of hope and freedom in the form of song and public speaking.
Now clean since April 2nd 2018 with no dips no slips no weekend trips no crack no smack no heart attack.
Jason recorded His debut album “Write the Wrongs” at Mission Control Recording Studios in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
Jason has had multiple awards and nominations for such singles from the album as “Lies In You”, “In My Mind” and “Running Out Of Steam” for 2019 and 2020 “Single Of The Year” and 2021 Album of the Year for “Write The Wrongs” from the International Singer Songwriters Association. He was also awarded the “Male Artist of the Year” From Music Mafia Radio for 2019.
Here Lately Jason won the Carolina Country Music Associations Male Artist of the Year 2021 and is nominated again through the World Songwriters Awards, The International Singer Songwriters Association, The USA Songwriters Competition, and the Josie Awards for various different categories.
March 1st 2021 Jason Released His Brand New Single “The Long Way Home” Which was written By Debbie Cooper and Arranged By Jason Ray Welsh and Bryson Grove Available Where Ever Music Is Sold…
He recorded the brand new single “Let It Go” at Two Cats Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee with Award winning Producer Ben Travis that was released on New Years Eve last year.
When not performing, writing music or in the studio Jason is active in several music associations including being a representative for ISSA (The International Singer Songwriters Association).
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Is A Retired Army Combat Veteran who was injured in Iraq in 2008. He was in many different bands of various genres in the Midwest and traveled all around the country singing and performing with His Family Gospel Band the Heaven Bound Express growing up.
After being injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom in The Global War on Terrorism, Jason found Himself spiraling down to a life of active addiction when the prescriptions no longer worked, he sought relief elsewhere in the form of IV drugs and alcohol that lasted a 10 year long stretch.
After going through rehab and finding recovery in the form of His Music He picked back up His guitar and started writing once more. With his new-found love of Music once again he started performing where ever he could and bringing His message of hope and freedom in the form of song and public speaking.
Now clean since April 2nd 2018 with no dips no slips no weekend trips no crack no smack no heart attack.
Jason recorded His debut album “Write the Wrongs” at Mission Control Recording Studios in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
Jason has had multiple awards and nominations for such singles from the album as “Lies In You”, “In My Mind” and “Running Out Of Steam” for 2019 and 2020 “Single Of The Year” and 2021 Album of the Year for “Write The Wrongs” from the International Singer Songwriters Association. He was also awarded the “Male Artist of the Year” From Music Mafia Radio for 2019.
Here Lately Jason won the Carolina Country Music Associations Male Artist of the Year 2021 and is nominated again through the World Songwriters Awards, The International Singer Songwriters Association, The USA Songwriters Competition, and the Josie Awards for various different categories.
March 1st 2021 Jason Released His Brand New Single “The Long Way Home” Which was written By Debbie Cooper and Arranged By Jason Ray Welsh and Bryson Grove Available Where Ever Music Is Sold…
He recorded the brand new single “Let It Go” at Two Cats Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee with Award winning Producer Ben Travis that was released on New Years Eve last year.
When not performing, writing music or in the studio Jason is active in several music associations including being a representative for ISSA (The International Singer Songwriters Association).
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
To give the listener an experience that they can take home and keep with them forever and think back on it often to feel emotion and passion
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
I am a recovering IV Drug Addict that has lost everything and everyone in my life several times. I’ve wound up homeless on many occasions and through the grace of God and Loved ones made it back to good.
I was injured in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008 and had to have brsin surgery due to water on the brain from a Traumatic Brain Injury and wound up with Epilepsy as well.
I feel like while writing and performing music now that I bring that experience to the table and bring not only wisdom from lifes hard lessons but also passion of many lives lived with in this one life.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.renegadejasonraywelsh.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/realjason.welsh
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jasonraywelshmusic
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/JasonRayWelsh
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/@renegadejasonraywelsh5982