Jon McLaughlin, 31, is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and pianist from Anderson, Indiana. His debut album Indiana was released on May 1, 2007. McLaughlin grew up playing piano since early childhood, though he disliked the lessons, and often sought to avoid them. Along with his older sister and brother, Jon McLaughlin began piano lessons at a very young age presenting an ability his parents hoped to foster. He loved playing the piano, and creating his own sounds, but lessons was another thing. “I took lessons every Thursday and I’d come home complaining to my mom. My dad traveled during the week for work, and when he’d call on Thursday nights, I’d inevitably give him the same grief I gave my mom. To their credit, they never forced the lessons; they allowed me to talk it through and somehow, at the end of every conversation, I’d say, “I think I am going to keep going.” They had infinite patience with me.” (Bio Sources: Wiki and MTV.)
The rest, as they say, is history.
And just look how he turned out…with his parents’ persistence with the piano lessons. I did the same thing with my young son and the guitar. It all pays off in the end. Really nice music David…thanks.
Yes Carol. It all does. Thank you.
beautiful and sad song sung by a man with a deep heart, nimble fingers, and a sweet raspy voice.
It is all that Beth, you beautiful captured it.
omg, I am from Anderson, IN !!! Great music bravo.
NO WAY! Did you know of him or hear of him previously?
No, I hadn’t. But thanks to you I know of him now :). Although I was born there, I have not lived there for many years, my mother was in the Navy and I in the Air Force. My father (Pastor of Friendship Missionary Babtist Church), all of his family have lived there all of their lives. It remains a small world!
Amazing, thanks for sharing Craig
Thank you once again you introduced me with a beautiful musician… Filling my day now… Have a nice day dear David, love, nia
Thank you Nia. Love this song too. He’s a great performer.
Perfect to hear this Wednesday morning. Thank you for starting my day with beautiful music and talent..(he’s got the music part; you’ve got the talent for posting the perfect posts – no snarky responses here please, just accept it).
🙂 Smiling.
YAY!!! That’s the response I was hoping for…
YOU FORCED ME!
Yes. Yes I did. My power knows no bounds.
Stomach hurts.
Poor baby…have a sip of coffee, but be careful it doesn’t come out your nose.
So glad he stuck with it. Talented and cute 🙂
Yes, very talented.
I’m catching up today. Woa! Beautiful all around. And here’s my Cranky Hag comment: I wish these kids would wash and comb their hair once in a while. Eew.
Laughing (on Cranky Hag). Look at the bright side. I didn’t see any tattoos or nose rings or ear pearcings. These guys are clean-cut!