Curtis Justin Solar Jr., known professionally as CJ Solar, is an American country music singer-songwriter born on September 26, 1992, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his music career and has since become known for his unique blend of country, southern rock, and grunge influences. Solar cites Southern rock acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as 1990s grunge bands such as Nirvana and Soundgarden, as major influences on his music.
Solar's career took off with the release of his debut EP, "Hard One to Turn Down," in 2016, which received critical acclaim for its fusion of country storytelling and rocking rhythms. He has since released several EPs and singles, including "Get Away With It" and "Coming My Way," which have garnered millions of streams and high chart positions. Solar's songwriting talents have also been recognized, with hits like Morgan Wallen's "Up Down" and Jameson Rogers' "Some Girls," both of which reached number one on the charts.
In addition to his solo career, Solar has opened for renowned acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, and Gary Allan. He has been named one of Rolling Stone's "New Artists You Need To Know" and has received nominations for ASCAP's "Artist-Writer of the Year" and Music Row's "Independent Artist of the Year". With his upcoming music project set for release in 2025, CJ Solar continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic stage presence and authentic country sound.
