Grey Jacks is a Washington, DC–based songwriter creating cinematic Americana rooted in deeply personal storytelling. His latest album, INTERgenerational (Antidote Sounds, 2026), traces a true family story across generations—one that culminates in tragedy in 1966 Amarillo, Texas.

Written after uncovering long-buried details about his family’s past, the album explores memory, inheritance, and the question at its core: does the past live in our blood—and can music help us find our way home?

Recorded at Echo Lab Studios in Denton, TX with producer Matt Pence (Shakey Graves, The Breeders, Nikki Lane), INTERgenerational blends Telecaster guitar, banjo, dobro, and electric lap steel with a four-piece string section, creating a sound that moves between intimate folk storytelling and sweeping, cinematic arrangements.

Grey’s songwriting has earned recognition including the Gold Prize for Lyrics from the Songwriters Association of Washington for the track “Run This Town.” His live performances expand on the album’s themes, weaving together music and storytelling into an immersive, audience-centered experience.

Raised in Dallas, TX and coming of age in the Washington, DC area, Grey spent a decade in Nashville, where he performed with indie rock band Glossary and worked at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. His path has also included years of teaching and community arts work, from music instruction to leadership roles in youth arts programs.

Grey releases music both under his own name and as The Grey A, the band project he founded in 2014. Across multiple albums, his work has consistently explored the intersection of personal narrative and expansive sound.

Based in Washington, DC, Grey performs as a solo artist, in small ensembles, and with a full band.