Jonathan George
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Jonathan David George is an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. Winning the title Grand Champion on Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star”, a sequel to Star Search
in 2001 helped launch his musical identity. He went on to serve as creative director of the Hollywood Pop Academy and continued his work in artist development.
Jonathan founded JG Entertainment, where he is responsible for developing many new young artists heard on the radio, film and TV.
on December 10, 1972. Growing up in Dallas, Texas
as the youngest of 8, Jonathan’s musical influences come from his family. Many members of his family play multiple instruments, sings, writes and are pastors of churches. He learned vocals and piano skills from sitting around the piano and guitar with his family, and singing in his father’s Pentecostal church. His grandmother, Dretha Utter has four successful gospel records. Many of his other relatives have seen success in the Gospel market, giving his family the nickname, “The White Winans”.
. In 1996 he graduated with a Bachelor of Vocal Music Education. In 2009, as co-writer (with Sarah Lonsert and Jami Templeton) Jonathan was named the Grand Prize Winner for the song 'Dancing Through Life' by the USA Songwriting Competition.
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
in 2001 helped launch his musical identity. He went on to serve as creative director of the Hollywood Pop Academy and continued his work in artist development.
Jonathan founded JG Entertainment, where he is responsible for developing many new young artists heard on the radio, film and TV.
Early life
Jonathan George was born in Dallas, TexasDallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
on December 10, 1972. Growing up in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
as the youngest of 8, Jonathan’s musical influences come from his family. Many members of his family play multiple instruments, sings, writes and are pastors of churches. He learned vocals and piano skills from sitting around the piano and guitar with his family, and singing in his father’s Pentecostal church. His grandmother, Dretha Utter has four successful gospel records. Many of his other relatives have seen success in the Gospel market, giving his family the nickname, “The White Winans”.
Career
In 1991, Jonathan received a vocal scholarship to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. In 1993 he transferred to the University of Central OklahomaUniversity of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma, often referred to as UCO, is a coeducational public university located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The university is the third largest in Oklahoma, with almost 18,000 students and approximately 434 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty...
. In 1996 he graduated with a Bachelor of Vocal Music Education. In 2009, as co-writer (with Sarah Lonsert and Jami Templeton) Jonathan was named the Grand Prize Winner for the song 'Dancing Through Life' by the USA Songwriting Competition.