Kristy Jackson

Kristy Jackson
    Background information
    Born (1955-08-31) August 31, 1955
    Origin Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
    Genres Folk rock, Indie pop, Country, Blues
    Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Musician, Music Publisher
    Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
    Years active 1999–present
    Labels Fever Pitch Music
    Associated acts Astro Joey & The Cosmic Rays
    Website www.kristyjackson.com

    Kristy Jackson is an American singer/songwriter, record label owner, and a member of the BMI millionaire's club.

    Career

    Jackson has released five albums since 2000.[1]

    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. 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.[2]

    She has released five albums since 2000. Her music is also used in film and TV, notably by Disney, Endemol Productions and Universal Pictures.[1]

    In 2008 "Little Did She Know" was rereleased by Grammy winning artist Patti Page.

    Publishing

    In 2001, Jackson founded Fever Pitch Music, based in Greensboro, NC.

    Triad Musicians Matter

    In 2010, 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]

    Discography

    Other work

    Year Album Artist Credit
    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

    References

    1. 1 2 "Kirsty Jackson". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
    2. ↑ "Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, February 23, 1993". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
    3. ↑ "Triad Musicians Matter". Retrieved March 15, 2015.
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