Press Kit for Jessie T @Jessiet
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MUS IC RECORDING ARTIST FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION JESSIETOFFICIAL @GMAIL . COM PRESS KIT FOR JESSIE T @JESSIET . OFFICIAL JESSIE T packs a punch ― she’s the kind of girl you can take home to mama but she’ll also bring a bottle of tequila to Thanksgiving dinner. Teamed with award-winning Canadian producer J. Richard Hutt, Jessie’s FACTOR funded debut album 'Reckless Heart' was released September 2016, receiving national fanfare from country radio DJs coast to coast. “[Jessie T’s] voice blends country sweetness with a pop-infused edge” raves Coral Andrews of the Waterloo Regional Record. Whether performing live or virtually, Jessie leaves it all on the stage. With the mind of a songwriter and the heart of a performer, her music takes you through love, heartache and everything in between. Since moving from Kingston to Kitchener in 2012, Jessie has been headlining venues and festivals across Ontario ― growing her brand, expanding her fanbase and entertaining country music lovers from all walks of life. In 2018, she took the stage with Dallas Smith for a duo performance of Smith’s hit song ‘One Drink Ago’. Jessie has also performed alongside some of the best in Canadian country music including Paul Brandt, Jess Moskaluke, James Barker Band, The Reklaws, Michelle Wright, Adam Gregory, Steve Wilkinson (The Wilkinsons), Western Swing Authority and Beverley Mahood (LACE). Jessie T is releasing her highly anticipated second studio album in late 2020. “This is the album that I’ve always wanted to release,” says Jessie, “I’m very excited for this new music to be heard and to share more of my stories with my fans across Canada”. The allure of JESSIE T’s distinctive songwriting and soulful sound is undeniable. Teamed with award winning producer J. Richard Hutt, Jessie released her debut FACTOR funded album Reckless Heart in 2016 to national acclaim. Sharing stages with some of Canada’s top musicians including Dallas Smith, Michelle Wright, and Adam Gregory, Jessie continues to impress audiences with her engaging live performances. Her highly anticipated second studio album is due to be released in late 2020;“This is the album that I’ve always wanted to release,” says Jessie, “I’m very excited for this new music to be heard and to share more of my stories with my fans across Canada.” “Jessie T is at the forefront of putting Canadian country music on the map. She represents the genre and strong women in the industry with such poise and grace and extraordinary talent.” Stories & Songs Tour with Michelle Wright, Julian Austin and Jamie Warren Coral Andrews | Waterloo Regional Record Chief Executive Officer Manitoulin Country Festival Canadian Music Week Kitchener, Ontario Canada Day Festival Someday JUNOS Series at Hugh’s Room “I've known Jessie T for a number of The Shot | Music & Artist Development Experience years now. She has performed at my Canadian Music Week Showcase songwriter's series at The Moonshine Cafe and has been a guest on my JUNOS Showcase podcast. She writes and sings from the Dave Woods | Country Music Podcast heart. You feel her sincerity in her JUNOS Showcase music and who she is as a person.” Country Christmas Tour with Sean Hogan, Thomas Wade and Steve Wilkinson Podcast Host The Fanshawe X In The Country with Dave Woods Stories & Songs Tour with Beverly Madhood, Jamie Warren and Duane Steele Manitoulin Country Festival “What struck me most was not only Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 50th Anniversary with Dallas Smith her great voice but how she Coral Andrews | Waterloo Regional Record commanded the attention of the room. CCMA Showcase Jessie knows the commitment needed Trackside Music Festival to succeed …” Canadian Music Week Showcase FACTOR award recipient, The Jerry Agar Show | Newstalk 1010 Toronto Moonshine Café Songwriter’s Showcase CCMA nominee Ambush Indie Week’ Songwriter’s Showcase “Jessie T is a brilliantly creative, Tooties Nashville Matthew Weaver | Country 104 resourceful and talented artist … she is a consummate storyteller through her Belmont Bestival Festival lyrics and melodies that make you feel her emotions in every note. True Kitchener, Ontario Canada Day Festival musical artistry!” Afternoon Tea Label | Podcast Hot Springs Music Festival Aunt Linda’s Country Tale-gate 3rd Single Hellbound released and reached 100 on BDS charts CKLU 96.7 FM PERFORMANCE SAMPLE MEET MY CRAZY CANADA DAY 2017 I KITCHENER, ONTARIO First Love Kinda Feelin’ First Love Kinda Feelin’ (Single) From the debut album Reckless Heart Summertime Feelin’ (Single) Written by J. Treneer and C. DeMaeyer Hellbound (Single) Meet My Crazy (Single) Reckless Heart (Full Album) Mama’s Cookies (Christmas Single) Love Me Longer To book Jessie T for a live or virtual performance, please contact [email protected] with the event or booking details. www.jessiet.ca.