The Jack Wharff Band – the fast-rising Virginia-bred four-piece outfit putting a distinct stamp on country and Americana music with their self-described “thrashgrass” spin – turns a rough-around-the-edges reputation into a love story with their new song “Lowlife,” out today (6.19) via Big Machine Records. Driven by the band’s “rustic, earthy” (Billboard) vocals, Appalachian-fused acoustic sonics and rootsy fiddle, the song finds a roughneck outcast with someone who sees past the flaws. With a girl who loves him through the mess, even a county-line lowlife feels like he's got the world figured out.

LISTEN TO “LOWLIFE” HERE

"The song is about a nobody, lowlife kid riding around with a run-down car, wearing Zebra Crocs who doesn’t know how he ended up as lucky as he is,” says Jack Wharff. “It is a simple song about feeling so lucky to be as blessed as we are today. I can’t wait for this track to be yours. We worked so hard on it, and it’s something I’m so proud of.”

Written by Wharff, Evan Novoa, Joe Clemmons and Neil Medley, “Lowlife” feels like a laid back, unpolished and jangly Appalachian front porch jam as the song’s protagonist sings of a love that makes him feel rich despite his circumstances:

I’m barely getting by and that’s ok

She makes up for whatever I ain’t 

I’m just a county line lowlife

She knows I’m a wreck, but she don’t mind

We got the whole town staring at us when we drive by

Might be a lowlife, but I’m on a high road tonight

Comprised of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, The Jack Wharff Band continues to captivate audiences with their infectious energy, electric live performances and salt-of-the-earth sound that consistently defies the confines of country genre. “Lowlife” follows the band’s recently released EP, Strange (3.13), a 5-track snapshot of restless growth and self-discovery in your 20s. 

The Jack Wharff Band recently made their CMA Fest debut with a set at the Dr Pepper Amp Stage on June 4th before taking the Platform Stage at Nissan Stadium, later earning a spot in PEOPLE’s roundup of the festival's “biggest and brightest rising stars,” The band will hit the road for a series of headlining shows this summer, making appearances at festivals including Tailgate N' Tallboys, Wild Trails Festival, Country Thunder Wisconsin, Boots and Hearts, Boots on the Bend and Born & Raised Music Festival. They’ll also support Max McNown, Ole 60, Dylan Gossett and The Avett Brothers on select dates this summer. For more information and tour dates, visit thejackwharffband.com.

THE JACK WHARFF BAND ON TOUR:

Sat., Jun. 20 | Tailgate N' Tallboys 2026 | Bloomington, IL

Fri., Jun. 26 | Baker-Spain Stampede | South Greenfield, MO

Fri., Jul. 10 | Rock the Country | Ashland, KY

Sat., Jul. 11 | Bulls, Bands & Barrels | Reading, PA

Tue., Jul. 14 | The Old Saloon | Emigrant, MT

Wed., Jul. 15 | Snow King Mountain | Jackson, WY * 

Thu., Jul. 16 | Outlaw Field | Boise, ID *

Sat., Jul. 18 | Country Thunder Wisconsin | Twin Lakes, WI

Sat., Aug. 8 | Boots and Hearts Music Festival | Oro Station, ON

Mon., Aug. 10 | Rockingham County Fair | Harrisonburg, VA

Fri., Aug. 14 | Boots on the Bend | South Bend, IN

Sat., Aug. 15 | Whimmydiddle | Hamilton, OH

Mon., Aug. 17 | The Fillmore | Philadelphia, PA *

Wed., Aug. 18 | The Rooftop at Pier 17 | New York, NY * 

Thu., Aug. 20 | Iroquois Amphitheater | Louisville, KY ^

Fri., Aug. 21 | Gatton Park on the Town Branch | Lexington, KY ^

Sat., Aug. 22 | Appalachian Wireless Arena | Pikeville, KY ^ 

Thu., Aug. 27 | Festival Country Lotbinière | Saint-Agapit, QC, Canada

Sat., Aug. 29 | Red, White, And Brauen Festival | Huntingburg, IN

Fri., Sept. 4 | Manchester Music Fest | Manchester, KY 

Sat., Sep. 5 | The Avett Brothers with The Jack Wharff Band | Roanoke, VA

Fri., Sep. 11 | Rock the Country | Hamburg, NY

Sat., Sep. 12 | Mahalls | Lakewood, OH

Thurs., Sept. 17 | Rose Music Hall | Columbia, MO

Fri., Sep. 18 | Born & Raised Music Festival | Pryor, OK

Fri., Sept. 25 | Preston County Buckwheat Festival | Kingwood, WV

Sat., Sep. 26 | Skylar Credit Union Amphitheatre with Flatland Calvary | Charlotte, NC 

Sun., Sep. 27 | State Fair of Virginia | Doswell, VA

Sat., Oct. 3 | Country Calling Festival | Ocean City, MD

Thu., Oct. 8 | McGrath Amphitheatre | Cedar Rapids, IA

Fri., Oct. 9 | Capitol Federal Amphitheater | Andover, KS

Sat., Oct. 10 | The Astro – Outdoors | La Vista, NE

Fri., Oct. 16 | Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater | College Station, TX

Sat., Oct. 17 | Utah State Fairpark | Salt Lake City, UT

Sun., Oct. 25 | The Stache | Grand Rapids, MI

Sun., Nov. 22 | Vinoy Park | St. Petersburg, FL

Thu., Dec. 3 | Ice Cream Factory | Perth, Australia + 

Sat., Dec. 5 | Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, Australia + 

Sun., Dec. 6 | Sydney Opera House Forecourt | Sydney, Australia + 

Tue., Dec. 8 | Festival Hall | Melbourne, Australia + 

Fri., Dec. 11 | Town Hall | Auckland, New Zealand + 

Sat., Dec. 12 | Waipara Winehouse | North Canterbury, New Zealand +

* denotes support dates on Max McNown’s The Summer Vacation Tour

^ denotes support dates with Ole 60’s Off The Grid Tour 

+ denotes support dates with Dylan Gossett’s The Headed Out Back Tour

ABOUT THE JACK WHARFF BAND: 

Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, The Jack Wharff Band play a strikingly unique blend of Bluegrass, Country and Rock. Known for their electric live performances, masterful instrumentation, and their ability to make music that consistently defies the confines of genre, the young band burst onto the scene in 2024 with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels. Comprised of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, the salt of the earth four-piece have quickly captivated audiences with their infectious energy and unrelenting passion for the craft. They released their debut EP Richmond’s Most Wantedthis summer, featuring “six tracks of bluegrass-fueled gold” (Holler), including their breakout track and streaming juggernaut “Washed.” The up-and-coming band has opened for acts including Sam Barber, Ole 60, Max McNown, and more. The Jack Wharff Band recently wrapped its nationwide headlining From The Hills To The Holler Tour, and their new EP, Strange, is out now (March 13). For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com.

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The Big Machine/Nashville Harbor artist roster includes Riley Green, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts, The Jack Wharff Band, Marfa, Aaron Lewis, Caroline Jones, Cole Goodwin, Greylan James, Hunter Flynn, Savana Santos and Mackenzie Carpenter.

Their artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, AMA, CMT, Teen Choice, MTV, Billboard, People's Choice and BRIT Awards. Big Machine is the first-ever American label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights for its artists and is an industry leader in fighting for artist, songwriter, publisher and record company rights. 

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