Jay Warren talks about his first album, 'Give Love,' and bringing R&B to Utah

If you think the words “Utah” and “R&B” are about as incongruous as “Utah” and “jazz,” let me introduce you to Jay Warren — who might just change your mind.

The 29-year-old R&B singer, who lives in Salt Lake City, recently released his first album, “Give Love” — and, thanks to a savvy pre-order campaign that drew on his devoted fan base, the album hit No. 1 on the Apple Music Store’s R&B charts.

In an interview, Warren describes his musical journey, his songwriting style, and how he came to be a big Lionel Richie fan. Read about him here, at sltrib.com.