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Jessie Ware
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Ware performing in 2022
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| Birth name | Jessica Lois Ware |
| Born | 15 October 1984 London, England |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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Sam Burrows
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| Children | 3 |
Jessica Lois Ware (born 15 October 1984) is an English singer and songwriter. She is known for her soulful voice and catchy pop songs. Jessie Ware became famous after releasing her first album, Devotion, in 2012. This album reached number five on the UK music charts.
Her second album, Tough Love (2014), also did very well, reaching number nine in the UK. Later, her third album, Glasshouse (2017), reached number seven. In 2020, Jessie Ware changed her sound to a more disco style for her fourth album, What's Your Pleasure?. This album was loved by critics and reached number three in the UK. Her fifth album, That! Feels Good! (2023), also reached number three in the UK.
Besides music, Jessie Ware co-hosts a popular podcast called Table Manners with her mother, Lennie. It's all about "family, food and the art of a good old chit-chat."
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Early Life and Education
Jessie Ware was born in Hammersmith, London, on 15 October 1984. She grew up in Clapham, London. Her mother, Helena, was a social worker, and her father, John Ware, was a reporter for the BBC show Panorama. Her parents divorced when she was 10 years old.
Jessie has an older sister, Hannah Ware, who is an actress. Her mother was very supportive of her music dreams. Jessie has said her mother is "her hero" for raising them with "so much love and fun." Jessie Ware was raised in the Jewish faith.
She went to Alleyn's School in South London. There, she was schoolmates with other future musicians like Florence Welch (from Florence and the Machine) and Jack Peñate. After school, she studied English literature at the University of Sussex. Before becoming a full-time singer, Jessie worked briefly as a journalist.
Jessie Ware's Music Journey
Starting Her Music Career (2009–2011)
Before releasing her own songs, Jessie Ware sang backup for other artists. She toured with Jack Peñate in the U.S. She said this experience was great training. It taught her how to perform live without the pressure of being the main singer.
Through Jack Peñate's band, she met SBTRKT and they worked together on a song called "Nervous" in 2010. She also met Sampha and they created the song "Valentine" in 2011. These collaborations helped her get a record deal with PMR Records. She also sang backup on Ceremonials, an album by her friend Florence Welch's band, Florence and the Machine.
Her first solo song, "Strangest Feeling," came out in October 2011.
Success with Devotion (2011–2013)
Jessie Ware's first album, Devotion, was released on 20 August 2012. It quickly became popular, reaching number five on the UK Albums Chart. The album featured hit songs like "Running" and "Wildest Moments". "Wildest Moments" reached number 46 in the UK.
Devotion was even nominated for the famous Mercury Prize award. Jessie toured a lot in 2013, performing across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. She also played at many music festivals around the world.
Tough Love and Glasshouse (2014–2018)
Her second album, Tough Love, was released on 6 October 2014. It reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart. The main song, "Tough Love," was released in August 2014. Critics compared its sound to the artist Prince. Ed Sheeran helped write one of the songs on the album, "Say You Love Me."
Jessie also worked with other artists during this time. She helped write and sang on a song called "The Crying Game" for Nicki Minaj's album The Pinkprint (2014). She also provided background vocals for three songs on Ed Sheeran's album ÷.
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In October 2017, Jessie Ware released her third album, Glasshouse. It included songs like "Midnight" and "Alone". This album reached number seven in the UK. In 2018, she released the single "Overtime."
What's Your Pleasure? and That! Feels Good! (2018–Present)
Jessie Ware's fourth album, What's Your Pleasure?, came out on 27 June 2020. It was highly praised by critics and reached number three in the UK. Singles from this album included "Spotlight" and "Save a Kiss". In 2021, an expanded version of the album was released with more songs.
Later in 2021, Jessie worked with Kylie Minogue on a song called "Kiss of Life". This happened after Kylie was a guest on Jessie's podcast.
Her fifth album, That! Feels Good!, was released in 2023. The first song from it, "Free Yourself", was first played at Glastonbury Festival in 2022. Another song, "Pearls", came out in February 2023. Jessie has described this album as having a more soulful sound.
In May 2023, Jessie Ware was announced as a judge for a new TV show called Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream. The show looks for new performers for the musical Mamma Mia! in London's West End.
Other Projects
Towards the end of 2017, Jessie Ware started her popular podcast, Table Manners. She hosts it with her mother, Lennie. Each week, they invite a new guest, often famous people, to chat about family and food. Guests have included Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, and Paul McCartney.
In 2019, Jessie also launched a children's clothing line called "Anyware Kids." In 2021, she was a guest judge on the TV show RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Helping Others (Philanthropy)
Jessie Ware is an ambassador for UNICEF UK. She has traveled with them to countries like Bangladesh and Cameroon to see how they help children who have had to leave their homes due to violence.
In 2014, Jessie joined the charity group Band Aid 30. They recorded a new version of the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa. She also took part in "Artists for Grenfell", a charity single released to help families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
Personal Life
In August 2014, Jessie Ware married her childhood friend, Sam Burrows. They have three children together. Jessie Ware is Jewish.
Discography
- Devotion (2012)
- Tough Love (2014)
- Glasshouse (2017)
- What's Your Pleasure? (2020)
- That! Feels Good! (2023)
Tours
- Devotion Tour (2012)
- Night + Day Tour (2013)
- Tough Love World Tour (2014)
- Glasshouse Tour (2018)
- What's Your Pleasure? Tour (2021–2022)
- That! Feels Good! Live! (2023)
Awards and Nominations
Jessie Ware has been nominated for many awards. This includes seven Brit Awards nominations. Four of these were for British Female Solo Artist. Her albums Devotion and That! Feels Good! were both nominated for the Mercury Prize for Album of the Year.
See also
In Spanish: Jessie Ware para niños
