Originally from Teutopolis, Illinois, Gregg Lohman moved to Nashville in 2000 after completing his Bachelor's degree (Eastern Illinois University) and Master's degree (University of Tennessee, Knoxville). He immediately began working for the former johnnyraBB Drumstick Company and playing in the local club scene. In 2003, he began playing with country artist Aaron Tippin where he spent 3 ½ years touring throughout the United States as well as an overseas tour to Kuwait and Afghanistan.
In October 2006, Gregg began playing for American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler. Since joining Kellie, he has performed on numerous television shows including: The Tonight Show, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Bonnie Hunt Show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, The View, Jimmy Kimmel, Regis & Kelly, Fox and Friends, 2009 CMT Awards, 2008 CMA Award Show, and the 2008 ACM Award Show. Both of Kellie's albums Small Town Girl and Kellie Pickler debuted at #1 on the country charts. Her third album 100 Proof will be released in January 2012.
Over the past 6 years, Gregg has also been called upon to sub with other country artists including Lady Antebellum, SheDaisy, Jaron & the Long Road to Love, Katrina Elam, Josh Turner, Trent Willmon, Ty Herndon, Brian McComas, Ray Scott, Houston County and Erika Jo.
When not on the road, Gregg maintains a busy live playing schedule in Nashville and regularly plays in the studio on various songwriting demos/projects. He has co-written/co-produced music for the 2011 Cincinnati Reds baseball documentary, "Let's Get Ready to Win" which made it's television debut on the MLB network. He also co-produced music for the baseball documentary "Cobb Field" which was nominated for a regional EMMY award in 2009.
In 2006, Gregg was hired as Adjunct Percussion Instructor at Tennessee State University where he continues to teach percussion at the college level.
