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Jon Hume
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Hume in 2018
Background information
Birth name Jonathan Daniel Cobbe
Born Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Origin Feilding, New Zealand
Genres
Occupation(s) Musician, producer, songwriter
Instruments
  • Electric and acoustic guitars
  • vocals
  • piano
  • 12 string guitar
  • ukulele
  • percussion
  • keyboards
  • bass guitar
  • drums
  • programming
Years active 1999–present
Labels Independent
Associated acts Evermore
Jon Hume, Evermore - Jan 2005
Hume with Evermore in 2005

Jon Cobbe Hume, whose birth name is Jonathan Daniel Cobbe, is a well-known musician, songwriter, and producer. He was born in Australia but grew up in New Zealand. Today, he works between Los Angeles and Nashville, creating music for many popular artists.

Jon is also famous for being the oldest of three brothers who formed the New Zealand band Evermore. He was the lead singer of the band, which was active from 1999 to 2014.

Who is Jon Hume?

Jon Hume is a very busy person in the music world. He writes songs, produces music, and plays many instruments. He has worked with big names like JP Cooper, Bebe Rexha, Dean Lewis, and Sofi Tukker. His work helps shape the sound of many songs you might hear on the radio.

His Music Career

Jon Hume has been making music since 1999. He is known for his skills with electric and acoustic guitars, piano, and even the ukulele. He also sings and uses computer programming to create unique sounds.

Working with Other Artists

Jon has helped create many hit songs for other artists. For example, he co-wrote "Be Alright" with Dean Lewis. This song became very popular and was recognized for being streamed billions of times. He also co-wrote "Hurtless" with Dean Lewis, which won an award in 2023.

Jon has worked on songs for different types of artists. He helped produce music for Elle King, Joshua Bassett, and Icona Pop. His song "Don't Forget" is even the theme song for the TV show Welcome to Wrexham Season 2.

Awards and Recognition

Jon Hume has received awards for his songwriting. In 2019, he and Dean Lewis were honored by APRA AMCOS. This group recognized their song "Be Alright" for reaching a huge number of streams online.

In 2023, Jon won an award at the APRA Music Awards. He won for Most Performed Alternative Work for "Hurtless." This shows how much his songs are loved and played by people.

Evermore: The Band

Before his solo work, Jon Hume was a key member of the band Evermore. He formed the band with his two younger brothers, Peter and Dann Hume. Jon was the lead singer, and the band was very popular in New Zealand and Australia. They released several albums and toured for many years. Even though the band is no longer active, their music is still enjoyed by many fans.

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