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Jason Ray Welsh

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Multi-Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter | Recording Artist | Combat Veteran | Recovery Advocate

Southern Rock • Outlaw Country • Americana • Intimate Solo Acoustic

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Jason Ray Welsh, professionally known as The Renegade, is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, recording artist, combat veteran, and recovery advocate whose music is rooted in authenticity, resilience, and the power of personal storytelling.

A United States Army combat veteran, Welsh served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in 2008. His military service and subsequent medical challenges became part of a life journey marked by perseverance, personal transformation, and an unwavering commitment to moving forward.

Following years of addiction, homelessness, and personal hardship, Welsh began his recovery journey on April 2, 2018. Today, he participates in a 12-step recovery program and shares his experience, strength, and hope with others facing similar struggles.

Welsh’s music blends the grit of Southern rock and outlaw country with the heartfelt storytelling of Americana. His original songs draw from real-life experiences involving military service, addiction, recovery, relationships, adversity, and redemption.

After fronting The Renegade Jason Ray Welsh Band, Welsh transitioned to an intimate solo acoustic format, bringing his original music, covers, and personal stories directly to audiences.

Beyond the stage, Welsh remains committed to veteran outreach, recovery advocacy, and community service. His work reflects a belief that the most difficult chapters of life do not have to define its ending.

ARTIST AT A GLANCE

Artist: Jason Ray Welsh
Professional Name: The Renegade
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area
Genres: Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Americana
Current Performance Format: Intimate Solo Acoustic
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter and Recording Artist
Additional Roles: Combat Veteran and Recovery Advocate
Clean & Sober Date: April 2, 2018
Official Website: https://jasonraywelsh.com/

MUSICAL STYLE & LIVE PERFORMANCE

Jason Ray Welsh delivers an intimate solo acoustic experience built around expressive vocals, guitar, original songwriting, familiar covers, and personal storytelling.

His performances bring together the spirit of Southern rock, outlaw country, and Americana with the honesty of an artist whose songs are connected to lived experience.

His current solo acoustic format is suited to:

Restaurants, bars, and wineries
Listening rooms and intimate music venues
Private events and celebrations
Veteran appreciation events
Recovery community events
Fundraisers and community gatherings

Booking inquiries: Please visit the contact section of the official website for current availability and booking information.

DISCOGRAPHY

WRITE THE WRONGS

Debut Album | 13 Original Songs

Write the Wrongs is Jason Ray Welsh’s debut album, featuring 13 original songs shaped by personal experiences, relationships, adversity, and the process of rebuilding.

The album was recorded at Mission Control Recording Studios in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, with producer and engineer Karl Bingle.

Selected songs:

“Life Sentence”
“Let It Go”
“The Long Way Home”
“Battle Born”

SELECTED SONGS

“Life Sentence”

A deeply personal song about addiction, consequences, and the determination to rebuild a life. Recorded at Tune Designer Recording Studios in Covington, Georgia, with producer Beverly Gosdin Jenkins.

“Let It Go”

A song exploring addiction and the difficult process of releasing the things that hold a person back. Recorded at Two Cats Recording Studios in Nashville with producer Ben Travis.

“The Long Way Home”

Written by Debbie Cooper and arranged by Jason Ray Welsh and Bryson Grove. Released March 1, 2021, the song reflects the journey of finding one’s way home.

“Battle Born”

An original song inspired by Jennifer Laughlin Stevenson’s fantasy trilogy The Shield-Maidens: Warriors Through Time.

“Two Deserts, One War”

Co-written by Jason Ray Welsh and his twin brother Joey Welsh, also known as Synister Joey Welsh. The song connects their respective military experiences—Jason’s service in Iraq and Joey’s two tours in Afghanistan—and honors the experiences of those who served during the Global War on Terrorism.

The song was announced for release on July 1, 2026, and has been promoted in connection with a Wounded Warrior album project.

UPCOMING ALBUM PROJECT

WARRIORS RISE AGAIN

With the Wounded Warrior Program
Featuring Dr. David Goldbold
Through Pearl Street Records

Warriors Rise Again is a brand new album that Jason Ray Welsh and His twin brother Joey Welsh has Two Deserts, One War included on the new album project connected to the Wounded Warrior Program, with Dr. David Godbold, through Pearl Street Records.

The project brings together Welsh’s musical career and his ongoing connection to veterans, service, resilience, and the stories of those who have faced adversity.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Jason Ray Welsh has reported receiving recognition for his work as a singer-songwriter and recording artist, including:

2025 — ISSA Male Vocalist of the Year
2024 — ISSA Single of the Year for “Life Sentence”
2021 — Carolina Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year
2019 — Music Mafia Radio Male Artist of the Year

Additional reported recognition includes awards, nominations, and honors associated with:

World Songwriters Awards
International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA)
USA Songwriters Competition
Carolina Country Music Awards
Who’s Hoo Awards
InterContinental Music Awards
Clouzine Music Awards

Welsh has also received Best Outlaw Country Song recognition from the World Songwriters Awards for “Two Deserts, One War.”

MUSIC INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS

Jason Ray Welsh has membership in the following music organizations:

Recording Academy® — GRAMMY® voting member
Country Music Association (CMA)
Academy of Country Music (ACM)
Carolina Country Music Association (CCMA)
International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA)
ASCAP

MILITARY SERVICE

Jason Ray Welsh is a United States Army combat veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He enlisted in the Army in 1997 as a Unit Supply Specialist and reclassified as a 19D Cavalry Scout in 2006. He deployed to Iraq as a gunner with a (RSTA) Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Unit and served at Camp Al Taqaddum in Al Anbar Province.

In 2008, Welsh sustained a severe traumatic brain injury during his deployment. Following years of medical challenges, he was medically retired from the Army in 2015.

His military experience remains an important part of his identity and his commitment to supporting fellow veterans.

RECOVERY & ADVOCACY

Jason Ray Welsh began his recovery journey on April 2, 2018, after years of addiction, homelessness, and personal hardship.

He has openly shared his experiences with substance use, overdoses, homelessness, trauma, and the challenges of rebuilding his life.

Today, Welsh participates in a 12-step recovery program and continues to share his experience, strength, and hope with others.

His recovery message is rooted in the belief that people can change, that connection matters, and that sharing one’s story can help someone else find a path forward.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Welsh’s community involvement includes veteran support, recovery advocacy, and sharing his personal story with people facing difficult circumstances.

Organizations and programs he has mentioned include:

Veterans’ Welcome Home and Resource Center — Little River, South Carolina
VFW Post 10420
American Legion Post 178
J. Reuben Long Detention Center Diversion Program — Conway, South Carolina
Wounded Warrior Program

Through speaking engagements and community outreach, Welsh shares his experiences with people in recovery settings and diversion programs, encouraging resilience, accountability, and hope.

PRESS & MEDIA

Jason Ray Welsh’s story and music have been featured in regional media.

WPDE — “Renegade Reborn”
A feature covering Welsh’s journey from homelessness to pursuing his musical dream.
https://wpde.com/news/local/renegade-reborn-how-a-pawleys-island-musician-went-from-homeless-to-living-his-dream

WPDE — Good Morning Carolinas
https://wpde.com/features/good-morning-carolinas/gmc-11-12-2019

The Myrtle Beach Sun News — “World Sober Music Day”
https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article231929543.html

OFFICIAL LINKS

Website:
https://jasonraywelsh.com/

Official EPK:
https://jasonraywelsh.com/epk/

Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jason-ray-welsh/1454034418

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jasonraywelshmusic

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jasonraywelshmusic

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLL_njb3RUmrN7MH–KdBQ

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonraywelshmusic

BOOKING & MEDIA INQUIRIES

For intimate solo acoustic performances, private events, veteran events, recovery events, interviews, and media inquiries, please visit: www.jasonraywelsh.com

Please use the current contact information listed on the official website or call / text 843-999-1830

ARTIST STATEMENT

“My story isn’t about where I came from or the things I’ve survived. It’s about what we do with the life we have left. Through music, recovery, and service, I want people to know that no matter how far you’ve fallen, there is still a way forward.”

JASON RAY WELSH | THE RENEGade
Real Stories. Real Music. A Life Reclaimed.