Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson began his acting career at the age of 11 and achieved almost instant success. After a few national television commercials, he landed a choice contract role in 1993 as Luke and Laura's son, Lucky Spencer, on ABC's "General Hospital". This role, which he held off and on, earned him five Daytime Emmy Awards, as well as three additional nominations and four Hollywood Reporter Youngster Awards.

Jackson's most notable television role is his portrayal of Avery Barkley in the ABC drama "Nashville." His character, an aspiring singer-songwriter, reflects Jackson's real-life musical interests. His music has also been featured in other popular television shows including "One Tree Hill" and "General Hospital." In addition to acting, Jackson and his brother, Richard Lee Jackson, co-wrote and directed the short film "Crystal Clear," which won three awards at the Brooklyn Film Festival, including Best Dramatic Short, plus a Coen Brothers Award. They also scored the film. Their musical resume continues to grow as their original songs appear in the scores of movies such as "True Rights," "Skeletons in the Closet," "Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.," and in other upcoming projects.

Jackson is the frontman for the band Enation, which he formed with his brother. Together, they have released several albums and garnered a Top 10 single on the iTunes Rock Charts. The band, known for their anthemic American rock sound with influences from U2, Radiohead, and Bob Dylan, has been described as one of the premier indie rock bands in America by CD Baby. Their music has been produced by Grammy and Oscar-winning producer T-Bone Burnett. Off the stage, Jackson and Enation actively support the anti-human trafficking organization NOT FOR SALE.