Jaren Ray Johnston (born October 4, 1980) is an American country music and rock singer and songwriter.

Jaren is a multiple time Grammy nominated songwriter and producer.

Johnston was formerly the vocalist and guitarist in the Rock band American Bang.

They include: "You Gonna Fly" and “Raise 'Em Up” by Keith Urban, "Southern Girl" and “Meanwhile Back at Mama's” by Tim McGraw, "Tippin' Point" by Dallas Smith, and "Days of Gold" and "Beachin'" by Jake Owen” .

Jerry Ray Johnston died on January 9, 2022.