Country Pop Bites: Jerrod Niemann – January 25

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2010 Sea Gayle/Arista released Jerrod Niemann's "Lover, Lover" to radio?

It's true! Check out the video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Jerrod Niemann.

• From an early age, he was influenced by country acts such as Lefty Frizzell, Keith Whitley and George Strait.
• He learned to play his first musical instrument on a Tracy Lawrence autographed guitar his mother won in a contest at a Lawrence concert.
• At age of 10 he performed original songs in local talent shows in Kansas.
• After graduating from high school, he attended South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, pursuing an Associate of Arts degree.
• On March 6, 2012, his tour bus caught fire. He was unharmed. He credits fellow country singer Lee Brice for alerting him to the dangerous blaze.