New songs available on all streaming platforms! "PISTOLERO" current radio single!
JD and the Badlands Band is a country band with emphasis on Texas Country, Red Dirt Music and Traditional Country with blues, Southern Rock and Classic Rock influences. All members are from Texas and New Mexico with all currently residing in Artesia NM. JD has been involved in music since age seven when his parents first put him on stage. In 2016 JD was nominated for 2015 Male Country Vocalist of the year and Entertainer of the year by the West Texas Talent Association, bringing home the award for Entertainer of the Year. In 2017 JD was nominated for 2016 Male Country Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year again by the West Texas Talent Association this time bringing home the honor of Male Country Vocalist of the Year. Late January 2017, JD met with Kevin "El Guapo" Kennedy and formed JD and the Badlands. JD and the Badlands continues to play High energy shows across Southeastern New Mexico and Texas. Songs are available across all streaming platforms including their current radio single Pistolero. JD finds time to schedule shows, interviews and any other things he can to promote his brand of music while maintaining a full time Job serving his community as a Law Enforcement Officer. With the addition of Steen Promotions JD plans on continuing to release music to radio.