A Native of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Jimmy Wayne was born on 23rd of October 1972. Talking about his family life, it is a gloomy tale as his biological father abandoned him at an early age along with her sister, Patricia. They raised in foster home, while her mother was in jail. Later when their mother became free, they started living with their mother but soon sent on streets.
Further, Russell and Bea Coster hired them to mow their lawn, where Jimmy got a chance to go to school as well as learn to write and play guitar.
After completion of his high school, Wayne served as a guard at Gaston Correctional Facility. Further, he attended a community college from where he received an associate degree in criminal justice. After that, Wayne started working as a correction officer for four years.
Jimmy began his musical career in Nashville, Tennessee. There he worked as a songwriter for Acuff-Rose Music, collaborating with Sanger D. Shafer and Dean Dillon. His first cut as a songwriter was “Put Your Hand in Mine,” which was released by Tracy Byrd.
In 2001, he signed with DreamWorks Records’ Nashville division. After two years, he came out with his debut single “Stay Gone," after an inspiration by his sister, Patricia. The song peaked number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country chart.
Throughout his musical career, Wayne has released three albums including, “Jimmy Wayne," “Do You Believe Me Now” and “Sara Smile” as well as 11 singles.
In addition, Wayne has co-written the book “Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the way with Ken Abraham." The book came with the inspiration by the “Meet Me Halfway” campaign and is concerned with Wayne’s life story.
Currently, Wayne is possibly single and unmarried. Previously he was in a relationship with his girlfriend Sharon Case, an American actress. However, the couple separated and went their ways after their break up. Till date, there is no any news and rumors related to his affair, girlfriend, and wife.
Regarding his nationality, singer Jimmy Wayne is an American and is of white ethnicity.
After his dedication and hard work, he has now a net worth of $400K.
