From Shreveport Roots to Nashville Hits: Jacob and Jordan Davis
- Louisiana Country Music
- Nov 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 2
When it comes to Louisiana country artists carrying Louisiana pride all the way to Nashville, few stories feel as personal — or as powerful — as Jacob and Jordan Davis. Born and raised in Shreveport, the two grew up surrounded by the kind of southern storytelling that naturally found its way into their songs and helped shape their careers in country music.
For the Davis brothers, music isn’t just a career — it’s a family tradition. Their uncle, Stan Paul Davis, penned hits for Tracy Lawrence back in the ’90s, laying the foundation for what would become a multi-generation Nashville legacy rooted deeply in Louisiana culture.
Jordan Davis: From Bayou Dreams to Platinum Hits
Before he was headlining tours, earning awards, and stacking No. 1 country hits, Jordan Davis was a kid walking the halls of C.E. Byrd High School, dreaming big under the Shreveport sky. After earning a degree from Louisiana State University (LSU), he packed his truck for Nashville — a move that kicked off one of the strongest career climbs in modern country music.
His debut single, “Singles You Up,” shot to the top of the charts in 2018, introducing fans to a fresh sound that blended Louisiana storytelling with Nashville’s evolving production. Since then, he’s delivered hit after hit — “Take It From Me,” “Next Thing You Know,” and the Platinum-selling “Buy Dirt” — a career-defining song co-written with none other than his brother, Jacob.
Despite his chart-topping success, Jordan has never strayed far from his roots. His easygoing charm, southern humility, and faith-centered lyrics all point back to Louisiana — the place that first taught him how to tell a story.
Jacob Davis: The Songwriter Behind the Hits
While Jordan’s name shines on marquees, his older brother Jacob Davis has carved out a creative identity just behind the curtain — one shaped by hard work, quiet confidence, and a deep respect for the craft.
Before pursuing music full-time, Jacob graduated from LSU and worked on an oil rig off the Gulf Coast, a job that forged his work ethic long before he ever stepped into a Nashville writing room. He quickly earned a reputation for showing up prepared, listening well, and writing lyrics that feel lived-in rather than tailored for trends. After releasing his own 2017 single, “What I Wanna Be,” he soon discovered that his true passion lay in songwriting and collaboration. In 2020, he signed with Universal Music Publishing Group, where he continues to craft honest, story-driven songs for artists across Nashville.
From co-writing Jordan’s “Take It From Me,” “Buy Dirt,” and “Tucson Too Late,” to shaping music for other artists, Jacob’s path stands confidently on its own — a testament to a Louisiana storyteller who traded the rig for a notebook and never looked back.
A Louisiana Legacy that Runs Deep
From Shreveport’s pine-lined streets to Nashville’s bright lights, the Davis brothers carry Louisiana with them everywhere they go. You can hear it in their drawl, their family-first values, and their lyrics — the kind that make you feel something true.
Their music reminds us that success doesn’t mean leaving your roots behind. It means carrying them with you — and sharing a little piece of home with the world.
So whether you’re blasting “Buy Dirt” on a backroad or catching Jordan live on tour, remember this: that sound, that soul, that storytelling — it all started right here, in Louisiana.
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