Jessie Ware
Jessica Lois "Jessie" Ware (born 15 October 1985) is a British singer-songwriter. She signed a record agreement with PMR Records. She is best known for her 2012 single "Wildest Moments". She was a backing vocalist for Joker and SBTRKT. Clash magazine called Ware "the missing link between Adele, SBTRKT and Sade". The editor also gave a positive review on her debut album, Devotion. The website, Idolator, named it one of best albums of 2012.
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_(53339845166)_(cropped).jpg) Ware performing in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Lois Ware |
| Born | 15 October 1984
(aged 41) London, England |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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Discography
Main article: Jessie Ware discography
- Devotion (2012)
- Tough Love (2014)
- Glasshouse (2017)
- What's Your Pleasure? (2020)
- That! Feels Good! (2023)
- Superbloom (2026)
Awards and nominations
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Jessie Ware
| Year | Award | Award Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2012 | MOBO Awards | Best Female | N/A | Nominated | [2] |
| Best Newcomer | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Mercury Prize | Album of the Year | Devotion | Nominated | [3] | |
| 2013 | BRIT Awards | British Female Solo Artist | N/A | Nominated | [4] |
| British Breakthrough | N/A | Nominated | |||
| South Bank Sky Arts Awards | Pop Music | Devotion | Won | [5] |
On the 17th June 2013 Ware was named as the Skiddle Artist of the Week.[6]
Jessie Ware Media
Ware performing at the Eurosonic 2012 Festival
Ware performing at the Jazz Café in February 2018
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References
- ↑ Ponystep.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- ↑ MOBO Awards 2012: The Full Nominations (2012-09-18)entertainmentwise.com. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ Smirke, Richard. Jessie Ware, Mercury Prize Nominee, Preps EP for U.S. Release (2012-08-12)Billboard. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ BRIT Awards 2013: Nominations List (2013-01-10)Capital FM. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ↑ Ward, Rachel. Julie Walters, Twenty Twelve and Jessie Ware all win at the 2013 South Bank Awards. The Daily Telegraph (2013-03-13). Retrieved 2013-03-14.
- ↑ Artist of the Week: Jessie WareSkiddle.