Jordan Schmidt

Jordan Schmidt

Jordan Schmidt relaxing in his studio
Background information
Born (1988-02-26) February 26, 1988
Origin Duluth, Minnesota
Genres Pop, rock, country, alternative, indie
Occupation(s) Songwriter, Music producer, engineer, mix engineer
Years active 2003–present

Jordan Schmidt is a songwriter, music producer, engineer, and mix engineer. In 2015, Jordan Schmidt signed with Tree Vibez Music, a publishing company started by Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line. He has produced, engineered, mixed and/or co-written tracks for Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Granger Smith, Motion City Soundtrack, One Ok Rock, All Time Low, Quietdrive, and many others. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

Early years and personal life

Jordan Schmidt was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on February 26, 1988, to local musicians Mark and Tammy Schmidt. He was drawn to music at an early age, picking up the guitar when he was 10 years old, and started recording local artists at the age of 16. In 2006, Schmidt moved to College Park, Maryland, and was an assistant to Matt Squire.[1] After a year of working with Matt, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he recorded bands such as Motion City Soundtrack, Quietdrive,[2] Sing It Loud,[3] You, Me, and Everyone We Know, Jamestown Story, Paradise Fears, Take Cover, and The Role Call.[4] Schmidt has also produced and/or co-written many songs licensed to popular TV shows, such as NCIS: New Orleans, Hart of Dixie, Catfish, Jersey Shore, The Biggest Loser, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The Real World, Dr. Phil, Snooki & JWoww, Battle Creek, and a MasterCard commercial.

In 2012, Schmidt moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he and his brother Dane Schmidt founded WeVolve Music.[5] In April 2015, Jordan Schmidt became the first songwriter/producer signed to Tree Vibez Music, a publishing company started by Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line.[6] In July 2016, Jordan celebrated his first #1 song with Jason Aldean's "Lights Come On"

Songwriting Discography

Songs written or co-written by Schmidt.

Songwriting Discography
Artist Album Song Co-writers Notes
Florida Georgia Line Dig Your Roots (2016) "Smooth" Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Nicolle Galyon
"Life is a Honeymoon" Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Cary Barlowe, David Marley
"Island" Ryan Hurd, Matt McGinn
"Lifer" Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley Additional Programming
"Music is Healing" Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Craig Wiseman Additional Programming
"While He's Still Around" Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Chase Rice, Jesse Rice, Craig Wiseman
"Heatwave" Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Kyle Fishman, Brett Warren, Brad Warren
Jason Aldean They Don't Know (2016) "Lights Come On" Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Jimmy Robbins, Brad Warren, Brett Warren Single (#1 Billboard US Hot Country Songs,[7] #3 Billboard US Hot Country Songs [8])
Granger Smith Remington (2016) "If the Boot Fits'" Andy Albert, Mitchell Tenpenny Single
Nick Fradiani Hurricane (2016) "Forget2ForgetU" Nick Fradiani, Joe Ragosta, Mitchell Tenpenny Producer
"Nobody" Nick Fradiani, Calynn Green, Zach Lockwood Producer
"All on You" Nick Fradiani, Mitchell Tenpenny, Andy Albert Single Producer
Kane Brown Kane Brown (2016) "Ain't No Stopping Us Now'" Kane Brown, Jamie Paulin Drum Programming
"What Ifs'" Kane Brown, Matt McGinn
Chris Lane Girl Problems (2016) "All About You'" Chris Lane, Andy Albert
Dylan Schneider Wannabe EP (2016) "You Heard Wrong" Will Weatherly, Cole Taylor Single
Rajiv Dhall Forthcoming Album (2016) "Tempo'" Rajiv Dhall, Calynn Green, Blake Single
Forever In Your Mind FIYM EP (2016) "Whistle'" Calynn Green, Steph Jones Co-producer
The Swon Brothers Timeless EP (2016) "Just Another Girl'" Cole Taylor, Zach Swon, Colton Swon
Tiffany Houghton I'm Gonna Love You (2016) "I'm Gonna Love You'" Tiffany Houghton, Jimmie Deeghan Co-producer

Production Discography

Sources

  1. "Industry Interview". The Sound Alarm. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  2. "Quietdrive Recording New EP". Absolute Punk. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  3. "Sing It Loud (Track by Track)". Alternative Press. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  4. "The Role Call". MTV. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  5. WeVolve Music
  6. "Florida Georgia Line Members Launch Publishing Company". Music Row. 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  7. "Jason Aldean – Chart history". Billboard Country Airplay for Jason Aldean. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  8. "Jason Aldean – Chart history". Billboard Hot Country Songs for Jason Aldean. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
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