Jaren Johnston: 2025 Update

Описание: In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Stephan sits down with hit songwriter and frontman of The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston. Known for penning #1 hits like “Raise ‘Em Up” (Keith Urban), “Beachin'” (Jake Owen), and “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” (Tim McGraw), Jaren’s career has spanned two decades at the heart of Nashville’s music scene. But this conversation isn’t about the accolades—it’s about what happened when the music stopped.

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This episode explores:
• Rock bottom at the top: Jaren reveals how the pressures of success, grief, and the rockstar lifestyle collided—sending him into a spiral that nearly cost him everything.
• Grief, guilt, and growth: After the death of his father, Jaren turned to alcohol to numb the pain. He opens up about denial, regret, and what finally pushed him to seek help.
• Rehab, reflection, and rebirth: For the first time publicly, Jaren shares how 30 days in rehab helped him rediscover joy, clarity, and the will to start again.
• Ego and identity: From fronting a hard-partying band to stepping into fatherhood and sobriety, Jaren reflects on the dual lives he’s lived—and which one he’s choosing now.
• The cost of the hustle: Why being on the road, chasing singles, and living in the spotlight began to feel more like a burden than a blessing—and how he’s finding balance again.
• Fatherhood and focus: Jaren talks about how becoming a dad changed his perspective, grounded his purpose, and gave him a reason to fight for a better life.
• Art over algorithm: As a label head, producer, and artist, Jaren shares how he’s creating space for unique voices—and why he’s betting on artistry, not streaming stats.
• Healing in the honest places: Jaren’s raw account of recovery, reconnection, and the small, sacred rhythms that are bringing him back to life—one day at a time.

Jaren’s story is a reminder that even the most successful among us are still human—still healing. If you’ve ever felt lost in your grief, stuck in a spiral, or unsure how to slow down, this episode is for you.

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