Ingram was born in Houston, Texas. He started writing songs and performing while studying psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he was member of Alpha Tau Omega.
Jack Ingram began his music career singing at a privately owned bar near the TCU campus of Fort Worth, Texas, which was owned by his friend John Clay Wolfe. Later, during the early 1990s, Jack toured the state of Texas opening for Mark Chesnutt and other acts. His first release was his self-titled album in 1995 via the Rhythmic label, followed by 1995's Lonesome Questions. Warner Bros. Records eventually signed him and released a live album entitled Live at Adair's, and re-issued his first two indie albums.
In 1997 he had his first and only time on the 22nd season of Austin City Limits. That same year, he released Livin' or Dyin' via Rising Tide Records, which produced his first chart single in the No. 51-peaking "Flutter". Two years later came Hey You via Lucky Dog, a division of Epic Records, which accounted for a No. 64 country single in "How Many Days". In 2000, he collaborated with Charlie Robison and Bruce Robison for the live album Unleashed Live.
Electric, his second album for Lucky Dog, was also his first album to enter Top Country Albums, despite not producing a chart single. This album was supplemented a year later by an EP entitled Electric: Extra Volts before he left Lucky Dog. Two more live albums followed before he signed to Columbia Records for the release of Young Man in 2004, which accounted for no singles. Another live album, Acoustic Motel, was issued in 2005.
On Sunday, February 3, 2013, H-E-B premiered their 'Texas Myths' Super Bowl commercial featuring Jack Ingram.
In 2005, Ingram signed to the independent record label Big Machine Records. Under the Big Machine banner, Ingram released a predominantly live album entitled Live: Wherever You Are. His first single release on that record label, "Wherever You Are", became Ingram's first top 40, and later his first Number One single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as the first Number One for the Big Machine label. "Love You", the only other studio track on Live: Wherever You Are, was also released as a single, peaking at No. 12 on the charts. This song was also recorded by Trent Summar & the New Row Mob (whose frontman, Trent Summar, co-wrote it) on their 2005 album Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. This is also where he met famous country music artist Taylor Swift. Jack stated they were developing a relationship though she wasn't interested.
In late 2006, Ingram released a cover of Hinder's song "Lips of an Angel". Ingram's cover peaked at No. 16 on the country charts "Lips of an Angel" was the lead-off single to This Is It, his second album for Big Machine. This album also produced the No. 18 "Measure of a Man" (a Radney Foster co-write) and the No. 24 "Maybe She'll Get Lonely".
In 2008, Ingram appeared at the Argyle Education Foundation Black Diamond Affiar.
He won the Academy of Country Music award for top new male vocalist on May 19, 2008. Ingram also filled in for radio host Bob Kingsley on the countdown show "Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40" for the week of September 20–21, 2008.
According to CMT, Ingram's Big Dreams & High Hopes album has "more guts" and Ellis Paul's "The World Ain't Slowing Down" may be the song that takes Ingram to the "next level". Ingram says "It'll be fun for me to expose people to a fantastic song from an artist who's had a 20-year career of being a very successful folk artist." The song was cut from the album. Its lead-off single "That's a Man" charted in the Top 20, followed by "Barefoot and Crazy," which became his second Top 10 hit. The album's next three singles all failed to enter the Top 40: "Seeing Stars" (a duet with Patty Griffin), "Free" and a re-recording of "Barbie Doll" with guest vocals from Dierks Bentley.
On August 26, 2009, Ingram set a Guinness record for the most radio interviews in one day, when he was interviewed 215 times.
Ingram and Big Machine amicably parted ways in late 2011.
As a sideline, Ingram does voice imaging for a number of country stations, including KRYS-FM Corpus Christi; WSIX-FM Nashville; WMIL-FM Milwaukee; KWJJ-FM Portland, Ore.; and KSCS Dallas.
In 2013, Jack teamed up with actor Matthew McConaughey and University of Texas at Austin football coach Mack Brown to create a fundraiser for their favorite children's charities. Dubbed Mack, Jack & McConaughey, the affair was held April 11–12 at Austin's ACL Live at the Moody Theater and featured a gala, golf tournament, fashion show and two nights of music. Mack, Jack & McConaughey returned in 2014.
Pete Jesus And Me
Jack Ingram Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I need to talk for a while with him
And when I pray at the cross with Jesus
Maybe he'll forgive my sins
My friend Pete he walks with Jesus
He tells me he's never alone
And he swears if I ever should join them
I need to pray at the feet of Jesus
I need to talk for a while with him
And when I pray at the cross with Jesus
Maybe he'll forgive my sins
Yeah Pete says please don't forsake him
Yeah Pete says hey man don't be afraid
Yeah he says that Jesus has told him
He's coming to get us one day
I need to pray at the feet of Jesus
I need to talk for a while with him
And when I pray at the cross with Jesus
Maybe he'll forgive my sins
Yeah I need to pray at the feet of Jesus
I need to talk for a while with him
And when I pray at the cross with Jesus
Maybe he'll forgive all my sins
I need to pray at the cross with Jesus
And maybe he'll forgive my sins
The song "Pete Jesus And Me" by Jack Ingram depicts the yearning of the singer to connect with Jesus and attain redemption for his sins. The singer expresses his desire to pray at the feet of Jesus and talk with him, expecting to gain forgiveness. The mention of the singer's friend Pete, who walks with Jesus and is never alone, adds a personal touch and perhaps serves as inspiration for the singer in his quest for spiritual growth. Pete assures the singer that Jesus has promised to return for them, emphasizing the hopeful anticipation of their salvation.
The lyrics exhibit an earnest and introspective tone, with the singer acknowledging his need for grace and seeking solace in prayer. Ingram's use of repetition in the chorus, particularly in the line "I need to pray at the feet of Jesus, I need to talk for a while with him," emphasizes the importance and urgency of the singer's desire for spiritual connection.
Overall, "Pete Jesus And Me" is a song about faith and redemption, highlighting the universal human desire for salvation and a connection with a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
I need to pray at the feet of Jesus
I feel the need to communicate with Jesus and seek his guidance.
I need to talk for a while with him
I need to have a heart to heart conversation with Jesus.
And when I pray at the cross with Jesus
When I pray at the cross where Jesus died for my sins.
Maybe he'll forgive my sins
Perhaps Jesus will pardon me for my transgressions.
My friend Pete he walks with Jesus
My friend Pete is a devout Christian who has a close relationship with Jesus.
He tells me he's never alone
He assures me that despite being human, he feels the presence of Jesus by his side anywhere he goes.
And he swears if I ever should join them
He promises that if I ever experience the same spiritual awakening that he has, he will be there to guide me.
He'll be there to welcome me home
He will help me find my way to heaven.
Yeah Pete says please don't forsake him
Pete requests me not to abandon him and remain a supportive friend, even if I do not share his beliefs.
Yeah Pete says hey man don't be afraid
Pete urges me to stay positive and not be afraid of Jesus or his teachings.
Yeah he says that Jesus has told him
He insists that he has received divine inspiration from Jesus himself.
He's coming to get us one day
Jesus will come back on the judgement day to take his followers with him.
And maybe he'll forgive all my sins
There is a possibility that Jesus will absolve me of all my sins.
I need to pray at the cross with Jesus
I have an urge to repent in the presence of the cross, which symbolizes Jesus's sacrifice for me.
And maybe he'll forgive my sins
There is a chance that Jesus will grant me salvation and cleanse me of my sins.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JACK INGRAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind