Jason Halbert

Jason Halbert
Jason Halbert, Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo NY.Kelly Clarkson Microsoft Show
Background information
Born	June 3, 1974
Origin	Port Arthur, Texas
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Musical Director, Record producer, Songwriter, Keyboardist
Instruments	Piano, Electric Keyboard, Keytar
Years active	1994–present
Associated acts	Kelly Clarkson, DC Talk, Sonicflood, Brezhnev Society
Website	Official website

Jason Halbert (born June 3, 1974) is an American musician, engineer, songwriter, producer and music director. He has been Kelly Clarkson's music director since 2003, shortly after her American Idol win. He has also served as music director for Nick Carter (musician), Clay Aiken, Justin Guarini in addition to touring as keyboardist for Paulina Rubio and Reba McEntire.

Jason began his music career as keyboardist for DC Talk in 1994. He was also a founding member of the band SonicFlood.

As a record producer Jason has won a Grammy for his contributions to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" album which won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal album in 2012.

As a songwriter, Jason has co-written several songs with Kelly Clarkson, including Catch My Breath and "Cry". "Cry" was also featured in the Glee Season Three episode "Choke", performed by Lea Michele.

In 2016 Jason produced "Piece by Piece" (Idol Version) and also accompanied Kelly Clarkson, on piano for the recording. The song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Pop Solo Performance category.

Along with Todd Mark Evans, Jason is also part of the Nashville based duo the Brezhnev Society.

Jason has been noted as an early adopter of Ableton Live in his live performances with artists.