Kristy Jackson is an American singer/songwriter, record label owner, and a member of the BMI millionaire's club.
Kristy Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1955 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Origin | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, Indie pop, country, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, music publisher |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Fever Pitch Music |
| Website | kristyjackson |
Biography
editIn 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.[1]
Jackson has released five albums since 2000.[2] Her music is also used in film and TV, notably by Disney, Endemol Productions and Universal Pictures.[2]
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.[citation needed] In 2001, Jackson founded Fever Pitch Music, based in Greensboro, NC.
In 2008, "Little Did She Know" was rereleased by Grammy winning artist Patti Page.{Best Country Songs CD, Curb Records}
In 2012, 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
edit- "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
edit| Year | Album | Artist | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | It's Your Call | Reba McEntire | Composer |
| 1991 | Sign of the Times | Gail Swanson | Co-Producer |
| 2001 | Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed a Hero) | Kristy Jackson | Composer, Primary Artist |
| 2001 | Endless Possibilities | Georgia Middleman | Composer |
| 2001 | Greatest Hits Volume III – I'm A Survivor | Reba McEntire | Composer |
| 2008 | 50 Greatest HIts | Reba McEntire | Composer |
| 2008 | Best Country Songs | Patti Page | Composer |
References
edit- ^ "Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, February 23, 1993". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ a b "Kirsty Jackson". Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ "Triad Musicians Matter". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
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