Owen is focusing on making more authentic music rather than chasing commercial radio hits. The singer recently celebrated four years of sobriety, calling it the greatest decision he has ever made.

Jake Owen likes to compare changing record labels to free agency in professional sports. Like, say, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” hit-maker was with a “team” for a very ...

Just over 20 years ago, the Vero Beach native quit college at Florida State University nine credits short of his degree, packed up a used Toyota 4Runner and drove to Nashville to make a name. By 2006, ...