Jimmie Wilson (singer) facts for kids
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Jimmie Wilson is an American singer and actor. He was born on February 7, 1981. He is known for his soulful voice and his work in musical theatre. In 2017, Jimmie represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest. He sang the song "Spirit of the Night" with Sammarinese singer Valentina Monetta.
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Jimmie Wilson's Journey in Music and Acting
Jimmie Wilson started his career by studying acting. He went to school in Hollywood, a famous place for movies. After his studies, he got a role in a musical called Sisterella. This musical was produced by the famous pop star Michael Jackson.
Moving to Germany and New Roles
Later, Jimmie moved to Germany. There, he played a very special role. He acted as Barack Obama in a musical called Hope! – Das Obama Musical. This shows his talent for playing different characters.
Competing on TV
In 2012, Jimmie took part in a TV show. It was the Polish version of Must Be the Music. This show is a competition for singers. Jimmie did very well and made it to the semi-finals.
Eurovision Song Contest
One of Jimmie's biggest moments was in 2017. He represented the country of San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a huge international music competition. He sang a duet with Valentina Monetta called "Spirit of the Night." Even though they performed well, they did not make it to the final round.
Jimmie Wilson's Music
Jimmie Wilson has released his own music. He has an album and several singles.
Popular Songs
- "Spirit of the Night": This is the song he sang at Eurovision in 2017 with Valentina Monetta.
Songs with Other Artists
Jimmie has also worked with other musicians. He has been featured on their songs, lending his voice to their projects. Some of these songs include:
- "Summer Time" (with Burak Yeter)
- "No More" (with Divided Souls, Le Alen, and Samuri)
- "We Can Touch the Sky" (with DJ Andi)
See also
In Spanish: Jimmie Wilson para niños
