Major Works
Albums
- Rainbow Man (2003)
- Leave the Light On (2006)
- Jeff Bates (2008)
- One Day Closer (2011)
- Me and Conway (2014)
Singles
- The Love Song
- Rainbow Man
- I Wanna Make You Cry
- Long, Slow Kisses
- Good People
- No Shame
- One Second Chance
Biography of Jeff Bates
Bates was born in Bunker Hill, Mississippi, in 1963. He was adopted by Ed and Barbara Bates, who were sharecroppers. He had 9 other brothers and sisters. He attended East Marion High School. After high school, he joined the National Guard.
Country musician Bates signed with RCA Records in 2002. He recorded two albums at RCA, plus seven charted singles. Bates sings and plays guitar and keyboard. He signed with Black River Entertainment in 2008.
He was jailed in 2001 as a result of drug and alcohol use. This experience has influenced his music. He released his first album just a few years after being released from prison.
He married Kelly Vaughn in 2007, and they have a daughter, Brianna. He performs outreach through the Jeff Bates Ministry.