Jessica Andrews facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jessica Andrews
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Danielle Andrews |
| Born | December 29, 1983 Huntingdon, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | DreamWorks Nashville, Carolwood |
Jessica Danielle Andrews Chagnon, born on December 29, 1983, is an American country music singer. She started her music career very young. At just 15 years old, in 1999, she released her first song, "I Will Be There for You." This song was part of her first album, Heart Shaped World.
Her most famous song is "Who I Am", which became a number one country hit in 2001. This song was also the title of her second album, which sold over 500,000 copies! Jessica has been married to singer-songwriter Marcel since 2011.
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Early Life and Music Dreams
Jessica Danielle Andrews was born in Huntingdon, Tennessee. When she was seven, she had a serious surgery on her spinal cord. Doctors said there was a chance she could be paralyzed, but she recovered well.
Jessica found her love for singing in fourth grade. She was going to dance in her school's talent show. But her sister convinced her to sing Dolly Parton's famous song, "I Will Always Love You" instead.
By age 11, she had already formed her first band. Someone sent a recording of her singing to a music producer named Byron Gallimore. Soon after, Jessica signed a record deal with DreamWorks Records Nashville. Before her first album came out, she even opened concerts for big stars like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
Music Career Highlights
Starting with Heart Shaped World
Jessica Andrews released her first album, Heart Shaped World, when she was 15. Her producer, Byron Gallimore, was careful because of her young age. They recorded 50 songs before choosing the best 12 for the album.
The first song from the album was "I Will Be There for You." Jessica had recorded it for the soundtrack of the movie The Prince of Egypt. This song became a Top 30 country hit in 1999. She even performed it on a TV show called Another World. A month later, she made her first appearance at the famous Grand Ole Opry.
In 2000, Jessica toured with country star Trisha Yearwood. Her first album also had two more songs that reached the Top 40: "You Go First (Do You Wanna Kiss)" and "Unbreakable Heart." The album itself reached number 24 on the country album charts. In 2000, Jessica won the award for Top New Female Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music awards.
Success with Who I Am
Jessica's second album, Who I Am, came out in 2001. The title song, "Who I Am", became her biggest hit. It reached number one on the country music charts! It was also used as the theme song for the TV show Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.
Jessica was 17 when she recorded Who I Am. She said the album was more grown-up than her first one. It talked about the feelings that come with growing up. She explained that the song "Who I Am" felt very true to her own life. It's about believing in yourself and having friends and family support you.
The success of "Who I Am" was huge. The album sold 500,000 copies in just four weeks! Jessica toured with Billy Gilman and Tim McGraw to promote her album.
Later Albums and New Beginnings
Jessica's third album, Now, was released in 2003. The first song from this album, "There's More to Me Than You", reached the Top 20 on the country charts. Around this time, she met and started dating songwriter Marcel. They even sang a duet together.
In 2004, Jessica sang a duet with Bret Michaels from the rock band Poison. The song was called "All I Ever Needed." Jessica then started working on her fourth album, but it was never released. Her record label, DreamWorks, closed down.
In 2008, Jessica signed with a new record label, Carolwood Records. She released a new song called "Everything," which she wrote with Marcel. However, Carolwood Records also closed in 2009, and her album was not released.
In 2010, a "greatest hits" album called Icon was released, featuring her popular songs.
Personal Life
In October 2010, Jessica Andrews got engaged to Marcel. They were married on November 11, 2011. Jessica and Marcel have two children. Their son was born in 2018, and their daughter was born in 2022.
Albums
Jessica Andrews has released several albums during her career. Here are her main studio albums:
- Heart Shaped World (1999)
- Who I Am (2001) - This album was certified Gold, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies!
- Now (2003)
She also has a compilation album:
- Icon (2010)
Images for kids
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Andrews in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Jessica Andrews para niños
