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Jake Mach
Short Bio
Jake Mach is an award-winning, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with a voice made for storytelling and a sound that bridges classic and modern country. A Navy veteran turned rising artist, Jake has earned spots on some of Nashville’s most iconic stages, including multiple performances at the legendary Bluebird Cafe.
Since launching his solo career in 2022, Jake has shared the stage with national acts like Dillon Carmichael, Shane Profitt, and Tigirlily Gold and was invited to play the Barefoot Country Music Festival in Wildwood, NJ. He’s rapidly building a reputation for compelling songwriting and dynamic live performances, with past releases that highlight his lyrical depth and soulful delivery—a powerful combination that earned him Best Male Country Artist 2 years in a row at the 2025 & 2026 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards.
After a series of acclaimed releases that connected with fans and critics alike, he unveiled his latest album, “Had To Be There”, in the fall of 2025, pairing heartfelt, introspective writing with rich, timeless instrumentation.
Long Bio
Born and raised in Glen Rock, PA, Navy veteran Jake Mach is a Central Pennsylvania Music Award Winner and Josie Music Award-nominated singer-songwriter. With a soulful voice perfectly suited for storytelling, Mach's songs are an homage to country music, and his performances showcase his immense range and heartfelt delivery.
Jake has performed multiple times at the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN, has opened for Nashville recording artists such as Dillon Carmichael, Tigirlily Gold, and Shane Profitt, and was invited to play the 2025 Barefoot Country Music Festival in Wildwood, NJ.
He is a winner of:
2x Best Male Country Artist - Central Pennsylvania Music Awards (2025 & 2026)
He is a nominee of:
4x Best Male Country Artist (CPMA), 2x Best Songwriter (CPMA), Best Cover Song for “I'll Fly Away” (CPMA), 2x Vocalist of the Year - Country Male (JMA), 2x Song of the Year - Country Male (JMA), EP of the Year (JMA), Rising Star of the Year (JMA), Songwriter of Achievement (JMA)
Jake picked up a guitar at only 8 years old, and hasn't put it down since. It wasn't long before he began writing songs and playing for anybody who would listen, a hobby that never grew old. At age 19, he enlisted in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, specializing as a surgical tech. Throughout his enlistment he continued to write, and at the urging of other sailors, self-produced and released his album "Songs That Got Me Here". After 5 years, he separated from the military to pursue a career in music, playing 104 shows his first year and releasing his homecoming album "Indigo".
In 2023 Mach released his “Valley Tapes" EP, a collaborative effort with bluegrass artist Troy Engle, that highlighted his lyrics with a modern take on traditional country music.
With his new album, "Had To Be There", Mach channels the spirit of ’80s and ’90s country music—pairing heartfelt, introspective writing with rich, timeless instrumentation.
CPMA - Central Pennsylvania Music Award
JMA - Josie Music Award
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