John K (musician)

John Poulson, known professionally as John K (formerly stylized as JOHN.k), is an American singer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida.

Not to be confused with John Kay (musician).
John K
Birth nameJohn Poulson
Born1990 (age 30–31)
OriginOrlando, Florida
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
LabelsEpic Records
Associated actsKelsea Ballerini, Christian French
Websitemusicbyjohnk.com

K's first single was the song "OT", which he self-released in 2017.[1] His single "If We Never Met" came to the attention of Elvis Duran, who got K booked to perform the song on Today.[2] K signed with Epic Records in April 2019.[3] His follow-up single to "If We Never Met" was titled "Wasted Summer".[4]

On April 26, 2020, his single "If We Never Met" was certified gold by RIAA.

On September 2, 2020, his single "If We Never Met" was certified platinum by RIAA.

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
Love + Everything Else

Extended plays
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[6]
If We Never Met
  • Released: April 26, 2019[7]
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download
 7

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album/EP
US
Bub.
[8]		 US
Adult
[9]
"Runnin'"[10] 2017 —— Non-album singles
"Gold"[10]
(with Ricky Remedy)		 ——
"OT"[10] ——
"Wrong"[10] ——
"Best of Me"[10] 2018 ——
"If We Never Met"[10]
(solo, featuring Kelsea Ballerini or with Sigala)		 2019 1311 If We Never Met and Love + Everything Else
"Wasted Summer"[10]
(with Teamwork and Loote)		 2020 —— Non-album single
"6 Months"[10] —18 Love + Everything Else
"Happiness"[10] —21
"Cheap Sunglasses"[12] ——
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

References
  1. John K Reflects on How Life Would Be 'If We Never Met' in New Video. Rolling Stone, October 24, 2019.
  2. Interview: JOHN.k Talks 'If We Never Met' EP & Big Break. Idolator, April 26, 2019.
  3. Pop Singer-Songwriter John K Signs With Epic Records. Billboard, April 25, 2019.
  4. JOHN.k talks 'Wasted Summer' release and success of his hit song, 'If We Never Met', MSN, January 31, 2020.
  5. "Love & Everything Else by John K". Apple Music. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. "John K Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  7. "if we never met - EP by John K". Apple Music. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  8. "John K Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  9. "John K Chart History: Adult Top 40 Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  10. "John K - Singles & EPs". Apple Music. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  11. "Gold & Platinum – RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  12. Brow, Jason (October 9, 2020). "John K Recalls How 'The Most Fun I've Ever Had' Led To His Sunny New Bop 'Cheap Sunglasses'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved October 9, 2020.


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