Read the question carefully and select the best answer.

Question

Which statement about Austin Jenkins is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 9)?

"He's singing to you, not at you," says Jenkins, who co-produced Coming Home with fellow White Denim partner Joshua Block, recording live on all-analog gear, including a soundboard once owned by The Grateful Dead. "He listened to Texas blues, gospel and R&B, and filtered it through himself. It's authentic and direct."
Answer choices for the above question

A. Jenkins helped Bridges launch his career.

B. Jenkins is extremely jealous of Bridges.

C. Jenkins is also a soul musician.

D. Jenkins used to tour with The Grateful Dead.

Answer 1

The best answer supported by the passage is:

A. Jenkins helped Bridges launch his career.

This is the most reasonable inference based on Jenkins' involvement in co-producing "Coming Home" and his comments about authenticity and directness in the music, suggesting a supportive role. The other choices (B, C, D) are not supported by the information given in the passage.