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Home / Campus News / Chris Janson kicks off Potter season Oct. 4
From small-town roots to the Grand Ole Opry, Chris Janson has built a career on hard-driving country music, heartfelt songwriting and high-energy performances. The award-winning singer, songwriter and musician brings that unmistakable country spirit to the Potter Center at Jackson College at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, kicking off the center’s 2026-27 season.
A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Janson has built a career on authentic songwriting, powerful live performances and country anthems that have resonated with fans around the world. He has amassed billions of global streams, earned Gold and Multi-Platinum certifications and sold more than 10 million records as a solo artist.
Janson has earned five No. 1 country hits, including “Buy Me a Boat,” “Fix a Drink,” “Good Vibes,” “All I Need Is You” and “Done.” His other certified hits include “Drunk Girl” and “Holdin’ Her.”
His success as a songwriter extends beyond his own recordings. Janson has written or co-written songs for other prominent artists, including Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah,” LoCash’s “How I’ll Always Be” and Hank Williams Jr.’s “Love This Life.” Combined with his work for other artists, his songs have generated more than 15 million sales.
Janson has received numerous honors throughout his career, including an ACM Award and the iHeartRadio Country Song of the Year award. He also has been honored twice with the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Association International “Top 10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” award and has received nominations from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association.
A self-taught musician, Janson plays more than 10 instruments and brings his musical versatility and energetic performance style to the stage. Away from music, he is a husband and father who enjoys hunting with his son, Jesse, and is active in conservation and philanthropic efforts.
Tickets for the Chris Janson performance start at $35. For tickets and additional information, visit jccmi.edu/potter-center or call 517.796.8600.
