Record label Fever Pitch Music Name Kristy Jackson | Labels Fever Pitch Music Years active 1999–present | |
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Born August 31, 1955 (age 68) ( 1955-08-31 ) Origin Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Musician, Music Publisher Associated acts Astro Joey & The Cosmic Rays Role Singer · kristyjackson.com Albums Skinny White Girls, Blue Shades, Body & Soul, Best Seat In The House Genres Folk rock, Indie pop, Country, Blues | ||
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano | ||
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Kristy Jackson is an American singer/songwriter, record label owner, and a member of the BMI millionaire's club.
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Career
Jackson has released five albums since 2000.
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.
She has released five albums since 2000. Her music is also used in film and TV, notably by Disney, Endemol Productions and Universal Pictures.
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.