Country Pop Bites: Jason Michael Carroll – December 22

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2006 Jason Michael Carroll made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium?

It's true! He performed "Alyssa Lies." Check out the video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Jason Michael Carroll.

• He grew up in a religious household. His father, a Christian minister didn't allow any secular music played in the home.
• He started singing in a band as the lead singer for a group called "Chasin' Country," but they weren't as serious about music as he was, and when he booked them a gig at the popular Longbranch, the band gave him his pink slip, kicking him out of the group.
• His musical influences include Garth Brooks, George Strait, Randy Foster, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Pearl Jam and Aerosmith.
• He started writing songs around the age of 12.
• In the summer of 2008, he toured with Martina McBride on her "Waking Up Laughing" Tour.