| Jessie J | |
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| Jessie J | |
| Birth name: | Jessica Ellen Cornish |
| Sex: | Female |
| Birthday: | 27 March, 1988 |
| Birth place: | Chadwell Heath, London, England |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active: | 2005–present |
| Labels: | Lava, Universal Republic, Island, Gut, Disturbing, London |
| Website: | jessiejofficial.com |
Jessica Ellen Cornish, better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and brought up in London, England, she studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing where she wrote for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. She joins The Voice Australia for the fourth season of the show.
Personal Life and Career
After signing with Universal Republic, Jessie J came to prominence following the release of her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Charts. In 2011, after topping the charts in nineteen countries including the United Kingdom, France, Ireland and New Zealand, with the song "Price Tag", she released her début album, Who You Are, which charted at number two in the UK. Other releases from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", "Who's Laughing Now" and "Who You Are", which all charted within the top 20 in the UK. Release of the fifth single, "Domino", resulted in further international chart success, peaking at number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her second UK number one. The seventh single released from Who You Are, "LaserLight", became the album's sixth top ten single, making her the first British female artist to have six top ten singles from a studio album. Her second album, Alive, was released on 23 September 2013 and reached the top 5 in the UK Albums Chart.
The Voice
Previous Experience
Jessie J served as coach and mentor on UK series of The Voice during its first two series in 2012 and 2013.
The Voice Australia
In January 2015, it was announced that Jessie J would appear as a coach alongside previous coaches Delta Goodrem and Ricky Martin, as well as duo coaches the Madden Brothers.
Trivia
- Jessie's song 'Do It Like a Dude' was 'about male egos in the music industry'.
- Jessie J had an irregular heartbeat and a minor stroke at the age of 18.