Clayton Johnson
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280
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Los Angeles
,
CA
,
USA
37
5
'
10
"
Clayton Johnson is a Nashville-based country artist from Modesto, California. He began his music journey in church, and his career gained momentum after a modeling campaign with Boot Barn. He's played guitar for artists like Scotty McCreery and Sabrina Carpenter. His original music, including songs like "Just Like That," "Howdy," and "Live To Learn," has garnered millions of streams. He is signed to UMPG & Audio Chateau Publishing
Early Life
Raised in the agricultural town of Modesto, California, Clayton Johnson developed a love for country music through his mother's affinity for '90s hits and his early experiences singing in church before exploring diverse interests like modeling for Boot Barn and Forever 21 and playing in pop-punk bands.
Career Highlights
After early years in Los Angeles performing in the band The Johnsons and playing guitar for artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Clayton Johnson pivoted to country music in Nashville following a viral moment with his song Howdy. He released his debut solo single Everybody Breaks Up in 2022 and later signed with Virgin Music Group and Audio Chateau Records. His career progression includes a songwriting credit on the Billboard hit Tough by Quavo and Lana Del Rey along with the 2025 release of his debut EP Live To Learn.
Family & Personal Life
Clayton Johnson is currently single and does not have any children. He was famously engaged to singer Lana Del Rey in 2020 before they split in 2021, and he is now a contestant on the 22nd season of The Bachelorette.
Current Tour & Setlist
Clayton Johnson currently has no scheduled 2026 tour dates and has primarily served as a touring guitarist for artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Scotty McCreery.
