Jesse Thomas (singer-songwriter)

Jesse Thomas
Origin Kentucky, United States
Genres Indie-folk singer, songwriter
Years active 2008-present
Labels Red Parade Music Group
Website http://www.iamjessethomas.com

Jesse Thomas is a singer-songwriter from Kentucky. She moved to Los Angeles in 2008 and immediately took the stage at a series of local open mic nights. Her soulful sound and original songs caught the attention of producer Jim Roach, and led to him signing her to Red Parade Music Group. Thomas worked with Roach on her debut full-length, War Dancer.[1]

Biography

Jesse Thomas is originally from Kentucky, and currently based in Los Angeles. Jesse is open about her sexuality and came out publicly as queer shortly after she released her first album. Her first full-length album, entitled War Dancer, released on Valentine's Day (February 14) 2012, peaked at number four on iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts and charted on Billboard at No.25 on "Heatseekers" and No.16 on the folk charts.

History

Her debut Hazel EP in September 2010 premiered in the top 10 on iTunes singer/songwriter chart. The release was highlighted as "New and Noteworthy" and "Indie Spotlight". In February 2011, "You I Want" was featured as "Pick of the Week" in Starbucks [2] stores throughout the United States and Canada. "Stay" was placed on the TV show Degrassi, on Teen Nick.

Jesse Thomas has opened for artists such as John Mayer, Cary Brothers, Crash Kings, Owl City, Lights, and Angel Taylor. She was also showcased at SXSW 2011.[3]

On May 13, 2014 Jesse Thomas released her second full-length album Burn the Boats.

On November 13th, 2016 Jesse Thomas signed to Warner Chappell Publishing.


Discography

  • 2010: Hazel - EP
  • 2012: War Dancer - LP
  • 2014: Burn the Boats - LP

References

  1. ↑ "Jesse Thomas". redparademusic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  2. ↑ "NKU alumna Jesse Thomas featured as Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week". nku.edu. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  3. ↑ "U grad Jesse Thomas plays SXSW". latimes.com. 2012-01-24. Archived from the original on 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
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