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Kristy Jackson
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 31, 1955 |
| Origin | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, Indie pop, Country, Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, record label owner |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Fever Pitch Music |
| Website | www |
Kristy Jackson is an American singer/songwriter and music publisher, Fever Pitch Music, and a member of the prestigious BMI millionaire's club. In 2001, she achieved national recognition with the song "Little Did She Know (She Kissed A Hero)". This became the #1 most requested song for New York radio stations and other major markets after 9/11 and raised over $30,000 for 9/11 charities. In 2008 it was rereleased by Grammy winning artist Patti Page. In 1992, she wrote Take It Back, which was recorded by Grammy winning country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in October 1992 as the first single for her album, It's Your Call and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1993.[1]
She has released five since 2000 and also actively license in film and TV, notably Disney, Endemol Productions and Universal Pictures.[2]. She continues to write, record, produce, pitch, and perform. She always gives 10% of her music income to charity, currently the American Red Cross.
Early Life
Career
2000: "Blue Shades"
2002: "Body & Soul"
2006: "Best Seat In The House"
Fever Pitch Music
Founded in 2001 by BMI award winning songwriter/musician, Kristy Jackson, Fever Pitch Music began as an independent label and has evolved into a promotional platform as a way to promote North Carolina’s rich diversity of artists and genres. Fever Pitch Music is based in Greensboro, NC.
Triad Musicians Matter
In 2010, Kristy created Triad Musicians Matter. Triad Musicians Matter, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit corporation created for the purpose of providing Triad North Carolina musicians and their families financial support in cases of sudden illness, hospitalization, accident, death, or displacement from home due to fire or natural disasters. In many cases in our community, it’s the musicians who are the first to offer their time and talents to help raise funds for many worthy local and global causes. It is the purpose of Triad Musicians Matter to be a vehicle to which the community can give back to those generous and artistic people when they themselves are in need.[3]
Astro Joey & The Cosmic Rays
Astro Joey & The Cosmic Rays are a top of the charts all girl band in the Cosmos and originated in the imagination of Jo Hogan from Vintrix Entertainment. Having worked on a prior project, Jo approached Kristy to see if she'd be interested in writing, co-writing and producing the music for the music videos of Astro Joey and their animated adventures resulting in the below collaborations.
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)
Credits
| Year | Album | Artist | Credit |
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| 1992 | It's Your Call | Reba McEntire | Composer |
| 1991 | Sign of the Times | Gail Swanson | Producer |
| 2001 | Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed a Hero) | Kristy Jackson | Composer, Primary Artist |
| 2001 | Endless Possibilities | Georgia Middleman | Composer |
| 2002 | Total Romance | Linda Faber | Composer |