JD Wood is a singer and songwriter with a soulful voice and a style that draws from a variety of genres. No matter the style or the venue, he artfully infuses each song with his own brand of passion and energy. Growing up on the gulf coast of Florida, JD began writing at 9 years old, inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates and The Eagles. It is clear that music has shaped his life. As a multi-instrumentalist, JD has worked hard to hone his talents as a writer and a performer. He has fronted numerous bands, from southern rock to pop to jazz-influenced R&B. But his love for the intimacy of the song, whether country, pop, rock, or gospel, has drawn him to be a regular at “writers” nights all over Nashville, including world famous Bluebird́ Café. “There’s nothing like playing a new song for a writer’s night crowd,” JD explains. “These fans of original music actively listen. It’s very gratifying to see the look on their face that says. ’I get it! That’s me you’re talking about!’” As a writer, JD has a number of country/gospel cuts to his credit. Sawyer Brown’s hit single, “They Don’t Understand,” was co-written by JD, and has earned a spot on their latest Greatest Hits CD. The song received major airplay on Country Radio, and climbed into the Top 20 on Christian Radio charts as well. The single was honored with a Gospel Music Association nomination for Song of the Year. It has gone on to be included on the hugely successful Time/Life compilation, “Three Wooded Crosses.”