Kristy Jackson

Kristy Jackson
  • Kristy Jackson
Background information
Born (1955-08-31) August 31, 1955
Origin Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres Folk rock, Indie pop, Country, Blues
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician, music publisher
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 1999–present
Labels Fever Pitch Music
Associated acts Astro Joey & The Cosmic Rays
Website kristyjackson.com

Kristy Jackson is an American singer/songwriter, record label owner, and a member of the BMI millionaire's club.

Career

Jackson has released five albums since 2000.[1]

In 2001, she released the song "Little Did She Know (She Kissed A Hero)", which became the #1 most requested song among New York radio stations and elsewhere after 9/11. It also raised over $30,000 for 9/11 charities. In 1992, she wrote Take It Back, which was recorded by Grammy winning country music artist Reba McEntire. It was the first single from her album, It's Your Call, and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1993.[2]

She has released five albums since 2000. Her music is also used in film and TV, notably by Disney, Endemol Productions and Universal Pictures.[1]

In 2008 "Little Did She Know" was rereleased by Grammy winning artist Patti Page.

Publishing

In 2001, Jackson founded Fever Pitch Music, based in Greensboro, NC.

Triad Musicians Matter

In 2010, Kristy created Triad Musicians Matter, a 501c3 non-profit corporation created to provide Triad North Carolina musicians and their families financial support when facing hardship.[3]

Discography

  • "Blue Shades" (2000)
  • "Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed A Hero)" (2001)
  • "Body & Soul" (2002)
  • "Best Seat in the House" (2006)
  • "Skinny White Girls EP" (2010)

Other work

YearAlbumArtistCredit
1992It's Your CallReba McEntireComposer
1991Sign of the TimesGail SwansonCo-Producer
2001Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed a Hero)Kristy JacksonComposer, Primary Artist
2001Endless PossibilitiesGeorgia MiddlemanComposer
2001Greatest Hits Volume III – I'm A SurvivorReba McEntireComposer
200850 Greatest HItsReba McEntireComposer
2008Best Country SongsPatti PageComposer

References

  1. 1 2 "Kirsty Jackson". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, February 23, 1993". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Triad Musicians Matter". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
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