Kristy Jackson | |
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Born | Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. | August 31, 1955
Origin | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
Genres | Folk rock, Indie pop, country, blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, music publisher |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Fever Pitch Music |
Website | kristyjackson |
Kristy Jackson is an American singer/songwriter, record label owner, and a member of the BMI millionaire's club.
In 1992, she wrote Take It Back, which was recorded by Grammy winning country music artist Reba McEntire. It was the first single from her album, It's Your Call, and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1993.[1]
Jackson has released five albums since 2000.[2] Her music is also used in film and TV, notably by Disney, Endemol Productions and Universal Pictures.[2]
In 2001, she released the song "Little Did She Know (She Kissed A Hero)", which became the #1 most requested song among New York radio stations and elsewhere after 9/11. It also raised over $30,000 for 9/11 charities.[citation needed] In 2001, Jackson founded Fever Pitch Music, based in Greensboro, NC.
In 2008, "Little Did She Know" was rereleased by Grammy winning artist Patti Page.{Best Country Songs CD, Curb Records}
In 2012, Kristy created Triad Musicians Matter, a 501c3 non-profit corporation created to provide Triad North Carolina musicians and their families financial support when facing hardship.[3]
Year | Album | Artist | Credit |
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1992 | It's Your Call | Reba McEntire | Composer |
1991 | Sign of the Times | Gail Swanson | Co-Producer |
2001 | Little Did She Know (She'd Kissed a Hero) | Kristy Jackson | Composer, Primary Artist |
2001 | Endless Possibilities | Georgia Middleman | Composer |
2001 | Greatest Hits Volume III – I'm A Survivor | Reba McEntire | Composer |
2008 | 50 Greatest HIts | Reba McEntire | Composer |
2008 | Best Country Songs | Patti Page | Composer |