John Austin

John Austin is an American songwriter and singer. Austin was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and grew up outside of Washington, D.C. At age 19 he set off for Chicago, where he began performing his songs in the city's sub

John Austin is an American songwriter and singer. Austin was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and grew up outside of Washington, D.C. At age 19 he set off for Chicago, where he began performing his songs in the city's subway stations, coffee houses and nightclubs.

In 1992 John Austin recorded his debut, The Embarrassing Young, which was the last record to be produced by the late Mark Heard.