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Jill Jackson (singer)
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Jill Jackson is a lesbian
Scottish
singer-songwriter
and guitarist
. Her material includes rock
, folk
and alternative country
music.
, Jackson started playing guitar at the age of nine and wrote her first song at eleven. By the age of fifteen she was performing professionally with a country band called Jacksonville. She attended Gleniffer High School and was in the same year as David Sneddon
, winner of Fame Academy
.
Described in the Nashville press as the “Scottish Songbird”, Paisley-born singer songwriter Jill Jackson first burst on to the UK music scene as the front-woman of rock band Speedway, with whom she scored two top ten hits in 2004. When the band split in 2005 Jill embarked upon a career as a soloartist, and has developed a musical style that is far removed from the pop/rock music that made her name.
But one thing remains the same: she’s still a girl with a guitar and a voice you won’t forget.
“When Speedway came to an end I decided to go back to my roots and play the kind of music that I love - Dolly Parton, Shelby Lynne, the Stones, Buddy Holly, Chet Atkins and Joni Mitchell. I just wanted to strip the whole sound back.”
Jill has been gigging and recording as a solo artist since Speedway disbanded in 2005. She has toured with Natalie Imbruglia and supported musicians such as Albert Lee, Roger McGuinn and Bryan Adams.In 2006 she fulfilled a lifelong ambition when she performed at the Bluebird Café in Nashville. In the same year she released her first solo record – a self-titled collection of acoustic tracks that offers a mix of brilliantly crafted lyrics and beautiful melodies. Jill’s talent as a songwriter came to the attention of former Spice Girl Melanie C, who covered two of the songs from Jill’s album for her own fourth solo album.
After spending the latter part of 2008 on a “50 States in 50 Days” tour of the U.S., Jill returned to 'T In The Park' in July 2009 - her first appearance as a solo artist. Her profile continued to grow throughout 2009 into 2010 with several television appearance's including the popular daytime show The Hour in January to promote her 2010 Celtic Connections gig at Glasgow’s Classic Grand. Throughout the rest of 2010 Jill continued gigging all over the UK, taking time out in Argyll and Denmark to record her next solo album.
In the latter half of 2010 Jill spent a lot of time on the road supporting acts such as the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Runrig, whom she accompanied on their UK Winter tour in December 2010. This was closely followed by a tour supporting Glasgow band Glasvegas in January 2011. In all three cases Jill was playing to brand new audiences and didn’t take long to captivate them with her rich vocals, brilliant songs and a rare ability to connect with audiences everywhere. She now has an army of new fans to add to the loyal, devoted following that have
supported her since the beginning.
In recent months Jill’s work has also attracted the attention of the television and film industry, with her song ‘Just Not Myself’ being featured in the penultimate episode of BBC Three’s Lip Service in December 2010. Her connection with the show led to appearances alongside one of its stars, singerand actress Heather Peace. After gigging together in Glasgow and Brighton towards the end of 2010, the pair have now decided to embark on a two-week tour of the UK in April 2011.
In Spring 2011 Jill is set to release her much-anticipated solo album “Back To Zero”, a project that has been four years in the making; “This new record will be the one that defines me as a writer. It’s fun, intense and hugely personal”. In the words of Rick Fulton (Daily Record) “What a comeback”
In early 2006, Jackson released her first solo album. Two tracks from her solo album were performed by Melanie C, on her album This Time
.
In late 2008, Jackson supported Nashville
singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery on his US tour.
She did a tour of 50 dates in all 50 states in the United States in the second half of 2008.
She recently supported Scottish band Runrig, in their 2010 tour.
In 2011, Jackson went on tour with Actress and Singer Heather Peace
, performing songs from her latest album, Back To Zero.
, Joni Mitchell
, Shelby Lynne
, Shawn Colvin
, Rolling Stones, Emmylou Harris
and Mary Chapin Carpenter
.
Lesbian
Lesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...
Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
. Her material includes rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
and alternative country
Alternative country
Alternative country is a loosely defined sub-genre of country music, which includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream or pop country music...
music.
Career
Coming from a musical family in PaisleyPaisley
Paisley is the largest town in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland and serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area...
, Jackson started playing guitar at the age of nine and wrote her first song at eleven. By the age of fifteen she was performing professionally with a country band called Jacksonville. She attended Gleniffer High School and was in the same year as David Sneddon
David Sneddon
David Sneddon is a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter.He has performed on British television, radio and theatre. Sneddon won the first BBC UK series of Fame Academy in 2002...
, winner of Fame Academy
Fame Academy
Fame Academy is a televised competition to search for and educate new musical talents. The winner received a chance to become a successful music artist. The prize consisted of a £1m recording contract with a major record company, plus the use of a luxury apartment in London and a sports car for one...
.
Described in the Nashville press as the “Scottish Songbird”, Paisley-born singer songwriter Jill Jackson first burst on to the UK music scene as the front-woman of rock band Speedway, with whom she scored two top ten hits in 2004. When the band split in 2005 Jill embarked upon a career as a soloartist, and has developed a musical style that is far removed from the pop/rock music that made her name.
But one thing remains the same: she’s still a girl with a guitar and a voice you won’t forget.
“When Speedway came to an end I decided to go back to my roots and play the kind of music that I love - Dolly Parton, Shelby Lynne, the Stones, Buddy Holly, Chet Atkins and Joni Mitchell. I just wanted to strip the whole sound back.”
Jill has been gigging and recording as a solo artist since Speedway disbanded in 2005. She has toured with Natalie Imbruglia and supported musicians such as Albert Lee, Roger McGuinn and Bryan Adams.In 2006 she fulfilled a lifelong ambition when she performed at the Bluebird Café in Nashville. In the same year she released her first solo record – a self-titled collection of acoustic tracks that offers a mix of brilliantly crafted lyrics and beautiful melodies. Jill’s talent as a songwriter came to the attention of former Spice Girl Melanie C, who covered two of the songs from Jill’s album for her own fourth solo album.
After spending the latter part of 2008 on a “50 States in 50 Days” tour of the U.S., Jill returned to 'T In The Park' in July 2009 - her first appearance as a solo artist. Her profile continued to grow throughout 2009 into 2010 with several television appearance's including the popular daytime show The Hour in January to promote her 2010 Celtic Connections gig at Glasgow’s Classic Grand. Throughout the rest of 2010 Jill continued gigging all over the UK, taking time out in Argyll and Denmark to record her next solo album.
In the latter half of 2010 Jill spent a lot of time on the road supporting acts such as the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Runrig, whom she accompanied on their UK Winter tour in December 2010. This was closely followed by a tour supporting Glasgow band Glasvegas in January 2011. In all three cases Jill was playing to brand new audiences and didn’t take long to captivate them with her rich vocals, brilliant songs and a rare ability to connect with audiences everywhere. She now has an army of new fans to add to the loyal, devoted following that have
supported her since the beginning.
In recent months Jill’s work has also attracted the attention of the television and film industry, with her song ‘Just Not Myself’ being featured in the penultimate episode of BBC Three’s Lip Service in December 2010. Her connection with the show led to appearances alongside one of its stars, singerand actress Heather Peace. After gigging together in Glasgow and Brighton towards the end of 2010, the pair have now decided to embark on a two-week tour of the UK in April 2011.
In Spring 2011 Jill is set to release her much-anticipated solo album “Back To Zero”, a project that has been four years in the making; “This new record will be the one that defines me as a writer. It’s fun, intense and hugely personal”. In the words of Rick Fulton (Daily Record) “What a comeback”
In early 2006, Jackson released her first solo album. Two tracks from her solo album were performed by Melanie C, on her album This Time
This Time (Melanie C album)
This Time is the fourth studio album released by British singer/songwriter Melanie C. It was primarily released on 30 March 2007 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It was released in United Kingdom and some other countries On 2 April...
.
In late 2008, Jackson supported Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery on his US tour.
She did a tour of 50 dates in all 50 states in the United States in the second half of 2008.
She recently supported Scottish band Runrig, in their 2010 tour.
In 2011, Jackson went on tour with Actress and Singer Heather Peace
Heather Peace
Heather Peace is an English actress and musician.Her notable roles have included Anne Cullen in Emmerdale Farm, Josie Clarke in The Bill, Sally 'Gracie' Fields in London's Burning, DS Jo Cavanagh in Empathy and Fiona Jones in BBC Television's The Chase...
, performing songs from her latest album, Back To Zero.
Musical influences
Jackson has said her main musical influences are Dolly PartonDolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell, CC is a Canadian musician, singer songwriter, and painter. Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in her native Saskatchewan and Western Canada and then busking in the streets and dives of Toronto...
, Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne is an American singer, songwriter and actress. The success of the 1999 album I Am Shelby Lynne led to her winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, even though she had been active in the music industry for some time...
, Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin is an American singer-songwriter and musician.-Childhood and early career:Colvin was born in Vermillion, South Dakota. Her formative years were spent in the town of Carbondale, Illinois, where she attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She learned to play guitar at the age...
, Rolling Stones, Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris is an American singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including...
and Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer...
.
External links
- http://www.jilljackson.co.uk/