Erith country and western songwriter no stranger to national success

Wayne Jacobs, who has been aired on BBC Radio Kent and Essex, was delighted to be awarded the ukcountryradio.com’s Listeners song Club award with his 9/11 tribute song, May We Never Forget.

The singer speaks on stage with revered broadcaster Allan Watkiss

The country singer, who performed at the Big Ben opening ceremony and has his music played on BBC Radio Kent and Essex, believes his success comes from his storytelling ability.

Mr Jacobs of Riverdale Road, said: “I write and sing stories about true life and true feelings, and that is what people like because true stories are tear jerkers.”

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The musician shelved his lyrical passions when he became a Dad but when his children flew the nest he decided to rekindle his love for songwriting.

Wayne Jacobs scoops his fourth victory award at ukcountryradio.com

His latest track was inspired after the Alan Jackson country song Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning and by a plaque on the wall at 9/11.

The artist's creative influences also stem from several pop artists of the music world including Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz and former country and western star, Taylor Swift but also holds true to the western music of Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson and George Strait. 

May We Never Forget can be heard at the 9/11 Memorial Museum for all those visiting the site.

Mr Jacobs’ next challenges include the UK Songwriting Contest where he will be singing his heart out in the finals.

The music professional is also competing as a regional finalist for Open Mic UK where he was selected among 12,000 to compete at the Marconi Social Club in Chelmsford, with his country song Let Me Take You Home.