Known for his philanthropic work spurred on by his mother’s passing from Alzheimer’s in 2019, Jay has gone on to raise over $160 million to help fight the disease.
He’s been featured on NBC’s The Voice, ABC World News, PeopleTV, and in People & Forbes Magazine, among many other media outlets. He was selected as The Highway Find on Sirius XM with his song “Sounds Good To Me”, won the 2022 Country Now Awards as Favorite Competition Contestant, and was recognized as one of Music Mayhem Magazine’s 2023 Artists to Watch.
Celebrated for his philanthropic work — Allen was presented The Caregiver Award by The National Alzheimer’s Association, was personally invited to The White House by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, made history by performing the first ever concert in the U.S. Capitol Building, and successfully concluded his first international tour in the United Kingdom, leading to airplay on BBC.
Most recently named All Country News 2024 Artist of The Year, Jay continues to tour with his band “The Stallions” in efforts to help those suffering with dementia and their caregivers. His 10-song album “Des Moines” is available now, with new music set to be released in 2025.
