When Jason Owen appeared on X Factor in 2012, the nation lost its collective mind. He came second in the reality TV competition, no mean feat for a country kid without real training, but I wasn’t quite convinced. I knew he had something, but I felt he needed time to develop as an artist.
His last release was a covers album dedicated to John Denver. It was appealing, but it also made me wonder whether Jason had hit his stride as an artist. So I’m thrilled to hear his new single “Apple Tree,” his first original track in nearly two years. This song shows a new maturity in Jason’s writing and voice. It seems Jason is every bit as enthusiastic as I am about it!
“I’m pumped to be releasing my first original song in over a year and a half,” he said. “I’m excited about my new feel with ‘Apple Tree’ as I believe it’s time for a slight change from what I have released in the past six years. I really hope that everyone enjoys the slightly new feel with the single ‘Apple Tree’.”
Jason has a couple of shows coming up. Hear “Apple Tree” and all your old favourites at the following gigs.
10 August 2018 – Temora Ex-Services Club, Temora
11 August 2018 – Dubbo RSL, Dubbo
18 August 2018 – Lizotte’s Newcastle, Newcastle