ABOUT JERRY HARMON, THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN STORYTELLER AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN
Jerry Harmon is a Smoky Mountain Storyteller and international touring musician whose performances blend Appalachian music, traditional Jack Tales, and the cultural heritage of the Southern mountains.
For decades he has performed across the United States and internationally, appearing alongside legendary artists, and at major festivals while carrying the voice and stories of the Appalachian Mountains to audiences around the world.
After decades of success performing across the United States alongside legends like Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Marty Stuart, and Earl Scruggs, acclaimed Americana and country musician Jerry Harmon has relocated to Kemah, Texas, where he is now actively booking live performances throughout Kemah, Clear Lake, The Boardwalk, and the greater Galveston Bay area.
Jerry has also built an international following, performing at major events throughout the UK and mainland Europe. His notable festival appearances include MerleFest in North Carolina, The Bath International Music Festival, The Edinburgh International Festival, and The Winnipeg Folk Festival, solidifying his reputation as a seasoned, world-class live performer.
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Born into a deep Appalachian musical tradition in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Jerry Harmon grew up surrounded by the sounds of mountain music and storytelling. One of his earliest musical memories is strumming a homemade banjo built by his Uncle Gene, while radio broadcasts of Hank Williams Sr., Flatt & Scruggs, and Ray Price filled the family home and shaped his lifelong love of authentic American music.
By age twelve, armed with a Sears & Roebuck Truetone guitar and a determination to learn, Jerry began teaching himself to play using a lesson book by North Carolina guitar legend Arthur Smith. Those early years of listening, learning, and performing planted the seeds for a lifetime devoted to music and storytelling.
Press Recognition
• Featured in Country Music Magazine (UK)
• Named among the publication’s Best Albums of the Year
• Featured in Maverick Magazine (UK)
• National television feature while performing in Ireland
• Appearances on A&E programming
• Coverage in newspapers and publications in the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom
Over the decades, Jerry’s path has taken him across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada, performing at festivals, cultural events, theaters, and concert halls. Along the way he became known not only for his music, but also for preserving the traditional storytelling of the Appalachian Mountains.
Today audiences know him as “The Smoky Mountain Storyteller,” a performer who blends Appalachian storytelling, traditional music, humor, and heartfelt songs into a uniquely American performance. Now based in Kemah, Texas, Jerry continues to bring his signature blend of Americana, country, folk, and mountain storytelling to festivals, theaters, private events, and waterfront venues along the Gulf Coast.
His studio album Walk Softly, named among the Best Albums of the Year by Country Music Magazine (UK), pairs Jerry with acclaimed producer Pat Holt (Dr. Hook, Keith Bryant, Darlene Austin). The album bridges classic country songwriting with a modern edge, while the fan-favorite track “Grandmas Are Sexy Too” delivers Jerry’s trademark blend of humor and heart. Jerry Harmon is currently booking live performances in Kemah, Texas and throughout the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, offering audiences a memorable evening of authentic Appalachian storytelling and American roots music.