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 SPEED DREAM RIDE PHOTOS SET #1
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 Up-and-coming country/pop artist Jessie James just completed her first tour of U.S. bases, but it was not exactly a new experience for her. "I was born on a military base, and I was raised around the military," the 21-year-old self-described military brat said. "It was just part of my life." James wrapped up her first Tour for the Troops with a concert for airmen and families at RAF Lakenheath, England, this month, performing alongside musician Kid Rock and comedian Carlos Mencia. The tour also included stops in Iraq, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Germany, playing with the Band of the Air Force Reserve.
The daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot, she was born in Italy and lived in 14 different places as a child. She says her experience with different environments and cultures made her a more sociable person and provided her with a good supply of experiences to write about. James burst onto the scene last August with her self-titled debut album. She performed her most popular song, "Wanted," and others during the two-week-long tour, which James said has "definitely been an eye-opener." She said performing for the troops is something she had dreamed of doing, and would definitely return if asked. "It’s a good feeling because you know that [the troops] appreciate it," James told Stars and Stripes before her final concert. "Because of their living situation over here and what they are doing, you can tell that they need it and appreciate it, and that every minute that we’re here counts."
Even at an early age, James was destined for the stage. When she was 9 she stole the spotlight at a talent show in Baker, La. James recalled contestants of all ages: senior citizens, adults and teens."Some of these people had been entering talent shows their whole life, and I had never done it and I won," James said. "After that I was like, ‘I guess I’m really good.’ I loved being on stage, and I loved performing. … After that, I got a guitar and I just took off." James is currently working on a second album. SOURCE
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 9:00 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
SPEED DREAM RIDE PHOTOS SET #1
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Click here to see another clip of Jessie's segment on FOX & Friends. She shows of some more cars and talks about her SPEED Dream Ride campaign.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 8:56 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
UNRELEASED MTV COMMERCIAL
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 Click here to check out one of Jessie's Halloween-themed MTV commercials that was never aired.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 8:55 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW MERCHANDISE
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The official Jessie James store has some brand new merchandise, including a hoodie, cap, and "shorty shorts." Click here to visit the store.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 8:52 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
TOUR FOR THE TROOPS SETLIST
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Jessie performed the following songs on the Tour for the Troops:
"Bullet"
"Hurry Up Johnny"
"When He Turns His Love On Me"
"My Cowboy"
"Watching and Waiting"
"Chain of Fools"
"Wanted"
Thanks to www.thisisjessiejames.com. Visit the Lyrics Database for lyrics to all these songs, excluding "Chain of Fools," an Aretha Franklin cover.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 8:50 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
JESSIE ON FOX & FRIENDS AFTER THE SHOW SHOW
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Click the thumbnail below to watch a video of Jessie on this morning's FOX & Friends After The Show Show. Jessie discusses the SPEED Dream Ride campaign, the Tour for the Troops, her album, and more. Check it out!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 15, 2009 @ 2:16 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
JESSIE ON FOX & FRIENDS TOMORROW MORNING
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 Jessie will be making an appearance on FOX & Friends tomorrow morning at 8:50 AM EST on FOX News. Make sure to tune in for a ten minute segment in which Jessie will discuss the Tour for the Troops, her SPEED Dream Ride promotion, and more!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 14, 2009 @ 11:14 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
VIDEOS OF "PICTURE" & "HURRY UP JOHNNY"
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 Click here to check out a full performance of "Hurry Up Johnny" from the Tour for the Troops. Also, check out a clip of Jessie performing "Picture" with Kid Rock here. They sound great together... who else thinks they should do a duet?!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 14, 2009 @ 9:43 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
PHOTOS FROM IN THE AIR OVER EUROPE
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Some great shots of Jessie in the air, over Europe.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 12, 2009 @ 12:22 AM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
HQ PERFORMANCE PHOTOS
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Check out some HQ performance photos from the Tour for the Toops!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 12, 2009 @ 12:18 AM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
TOUR FOR THE TROOPS INTERVIEW
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After an opening performance from the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, the concert rolled on as up-and-coming country/pop artist Jessie James entertained with her eclectic style of music, jamming to her hit songs such as "Wanted," and "My Cowboy."
Although this is Ms. James' first overseas military tour, she is no stranger to the military and was excited for the chance to do her part.
"My dad's been in the Air Force my whole life, so this is all I've ever known, and it just feels really good to be able to give back," the Italian-born singer said. "Growing up in a military household has definitely made me appreciative of our military. I've been taught to respect all of our military and peers in general. I just think the military is such a classy organization, and it teaches people respect and discipline. This [tour] is just me saying 'thank you.'"
The daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot, Ms. James said being a military dependent gained her the social skills needed to travel on the road to success.
"I think being a military brat, there are so many benefits involved with it because you get to travel all over the world and live in different countries -- I got to live in 14 different places," she said. "Because of that, I've gotten to meet so many different people. So, I think it's helped me in many, many ways, and I'm proud of it." SOURCE
Jessie James appreciated the opportunity the tour allows to give back to the troops. "If [the troops] were not here, I don't think I would be able to perform back in the U.S. because I don't believe any of us would have the freedoms we have if these [servicemembers] were not over here," she said. "It's really rewarding to come out here and thank them personally."
Ms. James understands the military lifestyle, having spent her childhood with a father in the Air Force. "I've traveled to so many different places and lived in 14 different spots," she said, "everything's influenced my music." SOURCE
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 12, 2009 @ 12:17 AM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MORE PHOTOS FROM INCIRLIK
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Check out a HQ photo from Jessie's performance for the troops in SW Asia.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 10, 2009 @ 10:54 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MORE FACEBOOK SOLDIER PHOTOS
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Click the thumbnails to enlarge the photos posted on Jessie's Facebook fan page.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 10, 2009 @ 9:58 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
TOUR FOR THE TROOPS "BULLET" CLIP
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 Click here to check out the first video clip from Jessie performing on the Tour for the Troops. She sounds great singing "Bullet"! If you have any videos of Jessie performing overseas, feel free to e-mail me.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 10, 2009 @ 9:43 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
RUNNING WITH THE ROCK STARS ON TOUR FOR THE TROOPS
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BY LT. COL. ANN PERU KNABE
I’ll never make it as a rock star – I love my sleep too much. But I’m spending two weeks with some real rock stars on the Tour for the Troops; these artists rarely sleep.
Lt Col Knabe escorts the Tour for the Troops
The tour is sponsored by the Air Force Reserve, and features musician Kid Rock, comedian Carlos Mencia and singer / songwriter Jessie James.
And they do put in long, long days as they travel into combat zones. They’ll play seven concerts across the AOR (area of responsibility) and Europe before the tour ends.
Seven shows in less than 12 days is no easy feat. The performing artists are short on sleep as they spend hours setting up, performing sound tests, signing autographs, touring bases, posing for photos with the troops, and, of course, performing.
Despite the long hours cramped on a plane with equipment, the performers remain positive and focused, working to the point of exhaustion.
Sure, there are glitches, like the time we flew to a forward operating base in Iraq and left the autograph cards back at Kirkuk. But the troops were appreciative to have their first VIP guests in four years. And there are laughs, like the time Jessie had a brown hairy wolf spider scare her out of her room in Incirlik. READ MORE
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 10, 2009 @ 6:52 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
FREE "MY COWBOY" DOWNLOAD
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 This week only, Wal-Mart is offering a free download of Jessie's "My Cowboy" single. Click here to download the track.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 6:30 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
SW ASIA PHOTOS
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Check out some shots of Jessie performing for the troops in SW Asia. Today, Jessie, Kid Rock, and Carlos Mencia visited injured troops at a German hospital to show their support.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 6:29 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
CMT POWER PICKS
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 This morning, Jessie's video for "My Cowboy" won the vote over Reba McEntire's "Consider Me Gone" to be played on CMT's Power Picks. Make sure to tune in to CMT Monday-Wednesday at 11:00 AM ET/PT to watch for "My Cowboy" and vote!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 7, 2009 @ 4:52 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
SOLDIER SPOTLIGHT
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SSG Shawn Stahl has been sending me some great photos of Jessie posing with the troops in Iraq. If you have a photo with Jessie from the Tour for the Troops or a message you'd like to be featured on JessieJamesFan.com, please feel free to e-mail me!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 7, 2009 @ 4:48 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MORE "TOUR FOR THE TROOPS" PHOTOS
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Are you inspired by Jessie's part in the Tour for the Troops? Check out the site below to find out ways you can also help the men and women serving our country overseas!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 6, 2009 @ 11:26 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
PICS FROM IRAQ, INCIRLIK & SW ASIA
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Thanks again to AFRC and SSG Shawn Stahl.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 6, 2009 @ 11:19 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MORE "TOUR FOR THE TROOPS" IRAQ PHOTOS
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Check out some exclusive new photos from Jessie's shoot with Jarrett Gaza. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 5, 2009 @ 11:18 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MORE PHOTOS FROM IRAQ
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Thanks again to SSG Shawn Stahl for sending over some more photos of Jessie with troops at FOB McHenry Iraq. More to come!
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 5, 2009 @ 11:11 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
ARTISTS JAM DURING "TOUR FOR THE TROOPS" CONCERT
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 "Tour for the Troops 2009", formerly known as Operation Season's Greetings, also included comedian Carlos Mencia and singer/songwriter Jessie James. The two-week event, which began in Europe and will travel throughout Southwest Asia, is their way of thanking the troops for their work and sacrifices.
The concert on FOB Warrior began with James, who sang several songs from her debut album. James, whose father is a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, hoped the event would allow service members to take a break from their duties to relax.
"I hope the troops take away a good time," James said. "I think they need a break from all this, just smile and act like boys and crazy girls."
James said her favorite part of performing for the troops was seeing them enjoy themselves and feels that it's important for celebrities to show their support because without the service members, they wouldn't have the freedoms to perform. READ MORE
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 5, 2009 @ 11:09 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
HQ PHOTOS FROM INCIRLIK
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Singer/songwriter Jessie James performs at the Tour for the Troops concert Tuesday Dec. 1, 2009, inside Hangar 4 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Truck Band, singer/songwriter Jessie James and comedian Carlos Mencia kicked off the tour making Incirlik their first stop to thank the troops. The three entertainers also visited various places around the base including the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik’s American Forces Network studio and the 39th Force Support Squadron. SOURCE
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 4, 2009 @ 1:26 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW MERCHANDISE
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Click here to purchase some brand new Jessie James merchandise, including a "My Cowboy" t-shirt and 8x10 photo. They would make great holiday gifts! Check out a preview of the merchandise below...
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 4, 2009 @ 1:20 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO OF "I LOOK SO GOOD (WITHOUT YOU)"
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 Alexander Seier, Jessie's guitarist, posted a behind the scenes video of Jessie filming "I Look So Good (Without You)" on YouTube. Click here to watch the video. Also, visit his official website and MySpace to check out his music.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 4, 2009 @ 1:18 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
PICTURES FROM IRAQ AND TURKEY
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Thanks to SSG Shawn Stahl from FOB McHenry Iraq, we have some great photos of Jessie and her manager Hallie from the Tour for the Troops. As SSG Shawn Stahl says, "It’s the little thing that get the soldiers through the days over here." Jessie is having an amazing impact on the troops overseas and tomorrow I'm going to be posting some ways in which YOU can help! Click the photos to enlarge.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 3, 2009 @ 6:11 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
USO TOUR PHOTOS
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Click the thumbnails below to check out some pictures of Jessie on the USO Tour from the 39th Security Forces Squadron at Incirlik.
POSTED BY MATT DECEMBER 1, 2009 @ 10:31 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MUSIC IN THE CITY CONCERT
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On Tuesday, January 19th, Jessie will be performing at Nashville Lifestyle's 6th Annual Music in the City event, hosted by CMT. Purchase your tickets now at Tickets Nashville.
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 30, 2009 @ 6:15 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
USO TOUR POSTER
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Check out the official poster for Jessie's USO Tour with Kid Rock below. Click the thumbnail to enlarge.
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 28, 2009 @ 2:23 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW USO PROMO PICTURE
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Click the thumbnail below to view a new HQ photo of Jessie being used to promote her upcoming USO Tour with Kid Rock!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 28, 2009 @ 12:01 AM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
PURE NIGHT CLUB PICTURES
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Go to z89online.com to listen to a ten minute interview with Jessie! She talks about her upcoming tour, her current relationship status and more!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 23, 2009 @ 8:19 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
JESSIE TO TOUR WITH KID ROCK
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 (Nov. 23, 2009 – New York, NY) Mercury Records’ newest star Jessie James will join Kid Rock and comedian Carlos Mencia as they entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe on this year’s “Tour For the Troops,” beginning November 29. The daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot and a self-described military brat, Jessie will be a welcome addition to the two-week schedule (formerly known as Operation Season’s Greetings).
With two singles and videos, “Wanted” and “I Look So Good (Without You)” burning up the fast lane from her self-titled #1 pop debut album JESSIE JAMES – James has performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and on NBC’s “The Today Show.”
The video for another Jessie track, "My Cowboy," is being aired on CMT, while "My Cowboy" was featured in promos on ABC and CMT for CMA’s annual Country Music Festival (formerly known as Fanfare), The song was also heard in Sorority Wars, a Lifetime cable tv-movie which aired in October.
Jessie has also teamed with FOX-TV’s cable network SPEED™ as the face of their upcoming “SPEED™ Dream Ride” programming and promotion event, to run from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. Jessie has re-grooved her catchy rock gem “Bullet” (co-written with pal Katy Perry) – “Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?” – with a customized theme for the “Dream Ride” campaign. The new track underscores a wide multimedia spectrum of branding initiatives, surrounding multiple marathons of SPEED™’s most popular weekly programming, as well as the series premiere of Dangerous Drives, a new prime time series debuting Thanksgiving Day. SPEED™ will also highlight a national consumer microsite-driven “Dream Ride” mega-sweepstakes with a chance to win an extraordinary VIP experience at California’s historic Laguna Seca Raceway.
JESSIE JAMES made chart headlines when it rose to #1 on the iTunes Pop Album Chart and #1 on Amazon’s MP3 chart. It was fueled by the Top 20 Pop Song chart success of its first single “Wanted,” the full-throttle dance-rock scorcher that Jessie co-wrote with American Idol judge and hit songwriter Kara DioGuardi (along with Mitch Allen and David Hodges).
Jessie has become a sensation on Myspace, with more 11.8 million total plays and more than 2 million profile views on her MySpace website. Jessie's official site, http://www.thisisjessiejames.com, features streams of the full album with lyrics. Jessie updates her personal blog with the inside look at life on the road and the role of a pop star.
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 23, 2009 @ 7:49 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
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Jessie will be performing the National Anthem at the Homestead Event in Miami today. Jessie will also be performing at PureLiv Nightclub in Vegas on the 21st at midnight! Make sure to check out both appearances if you are in the area.
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 20, 2009 @ 6:37 AM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
BEHIND THE SCENES OF SPEED
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 Click here to check out Jessie's YouTube page and go behind the scenes of her shoot with SPEED! Make sure to check out all three behind the scenes videos from her commercial shoot in Miami.
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 19, 2009 @ 10:14 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MAXIM COUNTRY MUSIC'S HOTTEST WOMEN
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The San Antonio Express-News recently gave Jessie's album a great review. Check it out below!
OK, I admit it. New country-music sex kitten Jessie James' audacious Hot For Teacher-style video for My Cowboy got me interested in this record. But I was intrigued, too, by the clever, brazen lift of Bon Jovi's Dead or Alive, which matched the moxie of the steamy image.
James' debut is a rocking, modern effort that instantly recalls Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette and Shania Twain on the opening track, Wanted. It's a song that doesn't have any time for Taylor Swift-like sweetness, indecision or sexual discovery. The production is dance-floor slick: Bullet thrills with the same irresistible groove as Romeo Void's Never Say Never with a dash of Republica's Ready to Go, as well as Fergie and Gwen Stefani.
Country music's been going in this direction for a long time, but it's still a shock to hear hip-hop loops, samplers and triggers on these pop numbers, or to hear so little twang in James' Avril Lavigne impression on I Look So Good (Without You). It's no surprise to see that Perry and Kara DioGuardi have hands in the songwriting.
James shines equally well on quieter material such as Burnin' Bridges, which brings it all back home -- if only briefly. That might as well be a Poe homage on Psycho Girlfriend and Guilty.
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POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 15, 2009 @ 1:59 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
DOWNLOAD "MY COWBOY" VIDEO ON iTUNES
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Click the picture below to download Jessie's new video for "My Cowboy" on iTunes!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 15, 2009 @ 1:41 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
BMI AWARDS PHOTOS
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Check out some great photos of Jessie at the BMI Awards in Nashville!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 12, 2009 @ 6:52 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
DALLAS COWBOYS PHOTOS
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Check out some exclusive HQ photos from Sunday when Jessie performed at the Dallas Cowboys' halftime show!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 6, 2009 @ 2:12 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
VOTE FOR "MY COWBOY" ON CMT
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 Click here to vote for "My Cowboy" as the best new video on CMT!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:54 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
AMAZON ALBUM DEAL
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Jessie's album is available for $5 on Amazon.com for the entire month of November as part of the 50 albums for $5!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:50 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
DALLAS COWBOYS MEDIA
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On Sunday, Jessie performed a medley of "My Cowboy" and "Wanted" for the Dallas Cowboys halftime show. Click the thumbnail below to view the video!
Jessie also performed the National Anthem at the start of the game. Click here to see that performance.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders did a routine during Jessie's performance and even went to Jessie's show at the House of Blues after the game. Here's what cheerleader Sydney Durso had to say about the experience:
This past Sunday, November 1, 2009, singer, Jessie James, performed during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks game. As DCC, we were given the opportunity to perform alongside Jessie in a country routine to 'Wanted' and 'My Cowboy' which was such an amazing experience! Meeting her beforehand was even better because we got to see how friendly and sweet she is! Not to mention, I wanted to steal her wardrobe! We started the game wearing our infamous blue and white uniforms with white boots, but when halftime came around we quickly threw on a cropped western shirt covered in rhinestones and glitter, tattered blue jean shorts, sparkly big belts, and of course, brown cowboy boots! With the game being only a few days after our October 25th game, we didn't have long to perfect our routine, but I know all of us worked our hardest to make our performance the best it could be! Fans at the game seemed to love it! Thank you to our director and choreographer, and everyone else who made this halftime performance possible, because we couldn't have done it without you! I hope all of you at the game enjoyed our performance, and if you haven't seen it, we should be uploading a video soon, so check it out!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:16 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
SPEED DREAM RIDE COMMERCIAL
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Click on the thumbnail below to watch Jessie's promo commercial for SPEED Dream Ride!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:14 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
DOTHAN EAGLE INTERVIEW
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Sexy, edgy and bold describe country music diva Jessie James, the talented newcomer from Georgia who is the headline act Friday night at the National Peanut Festival. Google the 21-year-old Air Force brat, who was born on a military base in Italy, or do a YouTube search of her videos and you will find a Daisy Duke beauty with a unique and versatile style.Her first single, “Wanted” was released in April and her hip-hop song “Blue Jeans” was featured on the soundtrack to Confessions of a Shopaholic soundtrack. Earlier this year she toured with the Jonas Brothers. Her debut album, Jessie James, was released in August with Mercury Records.
Q: I have to ask about your name. Were your parents from Missouri?
A: Well, my name is Jessica Rose James. Jessica just because it is a pretty name and Rose after my great-great Aunt Rosie. When I started coming to Nashville, people started calling me Jessie for short and it just stuck.
Q: Watching your videos and reading about you, the name almost seems appropriate. You are quoted as saying you don’t like doing what you are told. Is that the outlaw in you?
A: Who the heck really likes doing what they are told, right? I guess, I have a vision of what I want, let’s say for instance, in my career and I don’t like being told I can’t do things this way or that way. I just want to be true to who I am.
Q: You couldn’t have been too rebellious, growing up a military brat?
A: I did grow up with lots of structure, but it was good structure. I never had rules until they were imposed upon me if I got out of line. For instance, when I was in high school, I used to talk on my cell phone really late at night and then I would always rush out the door to get to school on time. My mom would stand at the door with my to-go cup of coffee, keys and breakfast in a bag in an effort to get me there on time. So, I guess I created the rule “no talking on my cell past 10” because of it. I loved being around military kids, they always seemed very accepting at new schools. My dad is an Air Force pilot. You can learn more about him in my tune “Hurry Up Johnny.” It’s a pretty cool song.
READ MORE
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:13 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"MY COWBOY" SINGLE COVER
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Click the thumbnail below to check out the "My Cowboy" single cover. The single will be released on iTunes next week!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:10 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
FYE GIFT GUIDE
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Jessie's album is featured in FYE's Gift Guide through January! Check out the ad below and click here to purchase the album from FYE for only $7.99. Click the thumbnail below to view the full ad.
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:07 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW BLOG ENTRY
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Halloween & Cowboys...
Hiii Guys
We had an amazing time at the Dallas Cowboy’s game! The Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleaders surprised me when they came out wearing; get this….cut off jeans and cowgirl boots! They rocked it dancing to “My Cowboy,” and “Wanted.” I had so much fun singing, and the Cowboy’s won, guess I must be good luck or something. Ha ha! Check out the pics of the cheerleaders at my show at the House of Blues in Dallas. It was a great show, thanks so much for coming out, we rocked the house! I am so glad we were able to keep that show on the schedule. I really appreciate your understanding with the change in my schedule. It has been very important that I take the time to prepare for my special tour coming up later this month, and when I can give the details you will understand why, I promise!! In the mean time, thanks again for being such wonderful fans. I love seeing each and every one of you at my shows and know that I get to do what I love because of you.
Till next time, lots of love, Jessie
P.S. Have you seen the “My Cowboy” video on CMT, yet? I am so proud of it. Please make sure and request it. You have GOT to hear Jamey Johnson’s voice!!! He is the best. Jessie
SOURCE
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 @ 7:00 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW APPEARANCES
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Throughout the first half of November, Jessie will be making quite a few appearances in the Nashville area. Check them out below!
NOVEMBER 9TH
Jessie will be performing at a charity event at 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN with 3 Doors Down, Gary Allan, .38 Special, and more. They are all using the house band and are just going to jam! Be sure to check it out and see Jessie do a mixture of her own songs and covers.
NOVEMBER 11TH
Jessie will be attending the CMA Awards! After the show, she will be attending the CMA After Party, and singing karaoke for a charity of her choice. Joining her will be other country stars including: Eric Church, David Nail, Whitney Duncan, and Jonathan Singleton.
She also has two shows in Alabama coming up on November 4th and 6th! She will be at Soul Kitchen in Mobile, AL on November 4th and at the Peanut Festival in Dothan, AL on November 6th!
POSTED BY MATT NOVEMBER 3, 2009 @ 5:53 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW PHOTOSHOOT PICTURES
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Check out some exclusive shots from Jessie's new photoshoot! Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 30, 2009 @ 11:48 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MORE TOUR HINTS
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In a radio interview with Syracuse's Z89 today, Jessie revealed some more hints about her upcoming tour. She says it is for a good cause and with one of her childhood icons. Expect more information about the tour, including dates, to be revealed very soon!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 30, 2009 @ 5:55 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
POSTER CONTEST WINNER
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Congratulations to shaq91 for winning the exclusive Jessie James promo poster! Please e-mail me your information so it can be sent. Check back for more contests on JJF.com in the future.
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 30, 2009 @ 5:48 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"MY COWBOY" VIDEO PREMIERE
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Check out Jessie's brand new video for "My Cowboy" below!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 26, 2009 @ 9:25 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
IEBA HONORS CEREMONY INTERVIEW
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Check out a quick interview with Jessie James inside the Ryman after she performed for the IEBA Honors Ceremony. Click here to watch it!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 24, 2009 @ 1:58 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"I LOOK SO GOOD (WITHOUT YOU)" ON THE CITY
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 "I Look So Good Without You" is going to be featured on MTV's The City on Tuesday, October 27th. It will play during Whitney and Jay's dinner at Paris Commune. Make sure to tune in! Also, Jessie will be MTV's Featured Artist for the rest of the month. Catch her spots on MTV all day long!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 24, 2009 @ 1:51 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
JJF.COM CONTEST
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This week on JJF.com, you have the chance to win an exclusive Jessie James promotional poster! The only thing you have to do, is download Jessie's new single, "I Look So Good (Without You)" on iTunes! After you download the song, e-mail a proof of your purchase (screen shot of purchase history/receipt) and you are automatically entered to win. The contest will run this week only, beginning at 12:00 AM EST on October 19th and ending on at 11:59 PM EST on October 25th. You will not find this poster anywhere else, so your only chance to have it, is to win it! Check out a preview of the double sided poster below...
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 18, 2009 @ 11:11 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW JESSIE BLOG
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HEY YALLLLL
I've got lots of exciting updates for you! But first, I wanted to let you know how sorry I am about some of the Push Play dates that were cancelled. Sometimes things in life just come at you in different directions..ya know? I promise I will be coming to your town really soon and I can't wait! Okay, for the updates....I am the new dream girl for SPEED and recently shot a couple commercial in Miami, LA and Charlotte and had an amazing time. I even got to co-host a show with Rock Program Director and host of Pink's "All Out," Willie B-. I'm really excited for you all to see them. Tune in to SPEED this Fall where you can hear "Bullet" as the theme song!! As many of you know, I shot "My Cowboy" video in Nashville and had a blast! The premier will be on CMT on Oct. 26. And...I'm attending the CMA's this year!!! It is going to be a dream come true for me. Be sure to watch as "My Cowboy," is the theme song! ha! Can you believe it? Now...for the super exciting news, well, I can't really let the cat all of the way out of the bag, BUT....the tour that I am embarking on is one that I have hoped and prayed for since I can remember. It is extremely important to me and something I hold near and dear to my heart. Sorry I can't let you know more right now, but I promise as soon as I can, I will twitter it, so if you aren't following me, get on it yall! And don't forget to watch MTV, where I"m being featured as artist of the week. I had an amazing time with those guys shooting the skits and just singing around the pool. The MTV family has been so very good to me. And of course, I really want to thank all of you, for being the most wonderful fans in the world!!!! From the bottom of my heart, know I love each and every one of you. Much love till next time,
Jessie
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POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 16, 2009 @ 5:47 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"MY COWBOY" BEHIND THE SCENES
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Click on the thumbnail below to a view a behind the scenes video of Jessie on the set of "My Cowboy". The video will premiere on October 26 on CMT!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 16, 2009 @ 3:54 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW RADIO INTERVIEW
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Jessie James had breakfast with a lucky fan and spoke to 97.5 NOW FM in Lansing, Michigan yesterday. In the three part segment, she talks about her upcoming tour. Who will Jessie be going on the road with? Check back for more info soon and listen to the interview below!
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 16, 2009 @ 3:43 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
PSYCHO GIRLFRIEND PERFORMANCE
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 Jessie performed "Psycho Girlfriend" live for one of the first times at Whiskey River in Charlotte, NC. Click here to watch the stripped down performance!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 16, 2009 @ 3:38 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"I LOOK SO GOOD (WITHOUT YOU)" LIVE ACOUSTIC .MP3
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Download an exclusive .MP3 of Jessie's live acoustic performance of "I Look So Good (Without You)" from her MTV feature.
DOWNLOAD (RIGHT CLICK > SAVE AS)
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 10, 2009 @ 11:52 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
MTV FEATURED ARTIST
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 Jessie James is best known for her comforting, warm singer-songwriter material and her beautiful voice. But apparently she's got a funny side as well. And now that she's an MTV Artist of the Week, you can check out both sides of this talented performer.
Click here to check out the poolside acoustic performance of "I Look So Good (Without You)", two hillarious Halloween themed skits, and exclusive interview clips.
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 9, 2009 @ 11:07 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
FALL TOUR DATES
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As of now, Jessie will only be performing at the following shows this fall:
October 11, 2009: Majestic Theatre - Madison, WI
November 1, 2009: House of Blues - Dallas, TX
November 2, 2009: Juanita's - Little Rock, AR
November 5, 2009: House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
November 6, 2009: Peanut Festival - Dothan, AL
Check back soon for more information regarding Jessie's revised fall tour plans!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 9, 2009 @ 11:02 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
PEPSI 500 CELEBRATION PICTURES
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 This morning, Jessie did an amazing performance of "I Look So Good (Without You)" on The Today Show! Kathy Lee and Hoda definitely seemed to love it. Click here to watch the video. Also, if you haven't already, click here to download the song on iTunes!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 7, 2009 @ 10:49 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
TODAY SHOW TOMORROW
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Jessie will be performing "I Look So Good (Without You)" tomorrow on The Today Show! Make sure to tune in at 10:45 to catch the performance live from New York City. Click here to download the song on iTunes and make sure to request it on your local pop station!
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 6, 2009 @ 6:49 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"MY COWBOY" VIDEO PREMIERE
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Jessie's brand new video for her first country single, "My Cowboy" will premiere October 26th on CMT! The video was directed by Colin Tilley. Check below for some exclusive shots from the video.
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 6, 2009 @ 6:47 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
FALL TOUR UPDATE
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Jessie will no longer be joining Push Play for most of their co-headlining tour dates dates this fall. We do not currently have a list of all the canceled shows, so if you have tickets be sure to check with the venue or ticket outlet to see if the concert is still on. Some shows have been completely canceled, while others will still go on with just Push Play.
I know that there is a reason behind this cancellation and I'm confident that Jessie will be doing something even more exciting in the very near future. I'm sure Jessie's team is hard at work to make things better and I know she can't wait to get out on the road and see all of her fans. Stay tuned to JessieJamesFan.com for more info. Remember, even though these shows were canceled, there is so much more to come...
The shows Jessie will definitely not be performing at (or have been completely cancelled) include:
October 8, 2009: Minneapolis, MN
October 16, 2009: Ithaca, NY
October 27, 2009: Atlanta, GA
November 2, 2009: Little Rock, AR
POSTED BY MATT ON OCTOBER 6, 2009 @ 6:40 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
THE TODAY SHOW
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 Jessie will be performing at The Today Show on Wednesday, October 7th! She will be singing her current single, "I Look So Good (Without You)". Check back for the time!
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 @ 9:56 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
DALLAS COWBOYS HALFTIME SHOW - UPDATED
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 Jessie will be performing during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday, November 1st! The game is at 12:00 PM on FOX. We hear she will be performing a special medley of "My Cowboy", "I Look So Good (Without You)" and "Wanted". Make sure you tune in to see the performance and check back here for the video.
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 @ 6:12 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
BIG SPRING JAM VIDEOS
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Three new shows have been added to Jessie's fall tour. The dates are:
September 26, 2009: Big Spring Park - Huntsville, AL
October 17, 2009: Mexicall Live - Teaneck, NJ
October 22, 2009: Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls, NY
You can purchase tickets for the NY and NJ shows on Ticketmaster.
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 10:45 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
ATLANTA BRAVES FAN APPRECIATION CONCERT
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 On Friday, October 2, Jessie will be performing in a post-game concert as part of the Atlanta Braves Fan Appreciation Week. For more information click here.
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 10:36 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
SUPERPOPMAGIC INTERVIEW CONCERT
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Q1: Your real name is actually Jessica James. It's the perfect stage name without it being a stage name! But if you were to choose a stage name, what would it be and why?
Georgiana Baglio. The last name is my italian grandmother's last name.
Q2: You were born on a military base in Italy. That's very interesting. Did you spend some time in Italy before moving to Georgia?
Only 2 years. I then moved to 10 more places before living in Georgia.
Q3: You're actually my favorite artist! You incorporate alot of sounds and styles onto the album. Country, pop, rock, even a little R&B on "Burn It Up" and "Psycho Girlfriend" and hip-hop on "Blue Jeans". Was that what you were going for?
I love all kinds of music, so I wanted to be able to put them all into one song. So it's definitely what I was going for.
Q4: How was it like working with:
Toby Gad, Katy Perry, Kara DioGaurdi, Darkchild, Randy Houser, Savan Kotecha, Mitch Allen.
It was great! They are all very talented. I ADORE Savan and especially Randy Houser. I'm still very good friends with those two.
Q5: How was it like getting "Blue Jeans" on the Confessions of a Shopaholic soundtrack?
I cried when i saw it in the movies. I get very emotional, this is my dream.
READ MORE
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 10:15 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"WANTED" ON ELLEN
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 Click here to watch Jessie on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She performed her hit single "Wanted". This is definitely a must watch - Jessie did a great job!
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 @ 5:21 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
FALL TOUR DATES CONFIRMED
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Jessie's official website confirmed Jessie's tour dates for this fall. Many of the shows are with Push Play. Make sure to check out a show this fall if Jessie is coming to a city near you. The dates are:
October 3, 2009: Exit In - Nashville, TN
October 4, 2009: BayFest - Mobile, AL
October 8, 2009: Station 4- Minneapolis, MN
October 9, 2009: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, WI
October 11, 2009: Majestic Theatre - Madison, WI
October 13, 2009: Subterranean - Chicago, IL
October 15, 2009: Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
October 16, 2009: State Theatre - Ithaca, NY
October 20, 2009: The Note - West Chester, PA
October 21, 2009: Toad's Place - New Haven, CT
October 23, 2009: Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA
October 24, 2009: The Basement - Columbus, OH
October 26, 2009: Headliners - Louisville, KY
October 27, 2009: The Loft - Atlanta, GA
October 29, 2009: Soul Kitchen - Mobile, AL
October 30, 2009: Meridian - Houston, TX
November 1, 2009: House of Blues - Dallas, TX
November 2, 2009: Juanita's - Little Rock, AR
November 5, 2009: House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
November 6, 2009: Peanut Festival - Dothan, AL
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 @ 3:56 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
JESSIE ON ELLEN
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 JessieJamesFan.com can exclusively reveal that Jessie will be making an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on September 23rd! She will be performing "Wanted." Check your local listings for the time!
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 @ 3:56 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"MY COWBOY" VIDEO SHOOT
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Steve Madden and Jessie James are teaming up to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th! Stop by the Steve Madden store in New York City on Lexington Ave at 58th Street from 6:30pm-8:30pm and with any purchase, receive Jessie’s new album! Jessie will be on hand to hang out, take photos and autograph the album! Fashion never sleeps and neither does a fashion diva
craving style and excitement! Don’t miss it!
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 @ 10:12 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
 "I LOOK SO GOOD (WITHOUT YOU)" VIDEO ON iTUNES
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POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 @ 10:02 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW STEVE MADDEN PHOTOS
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 Check out these awesome new shots of Jessie from the Steve Madden promotion. Click here to visit JessieJamesFan.com's Gallery and view the pictures. Make sure to sign up for a Shuttefly account in order to view the pictures in full hiqh quality!
POSTED BY MATT ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 @ 9:56 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"I LOOK SO GOOD (WITHOUT YOU)" ON YOUTUBE
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 Jessie's brand new video for "I Look So Good (Without You)" is now on YouTube in high quality! Click here to visit Jessie's official YouTube page and watch the video.
POSTED BY MATT ON AUGUST 31, 2009 @ 9:05 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
TOMMY2.NET INTERVIEW
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 Click here to listen to a brand new Jessie James interview with Tommy2.net! The interview is also available in text format at the link.
POSTED BY MATT ON AUGUST 31, 2009 @ 9:02 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
NEW TATTOO VIDEO
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 Click here to check out a video of Jessie getting a new tattoo. Yes, it is the one she talked about on It's On With Alexa Chung!
POSTED BY MATT ON AUGUST 31, 2009 @ 9:01 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
"MY COWBOY" BEING RELEASED TO COUNTRY
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After storming pop radio with "Wanted," and the new single, "I Look So Good (Without You)," Jessie is ready to take on yet another genre. This time, she has her sights set on country. Due to a strong demand from country radio and TV, "My Cowboy," a song produced by country superstar John Rich, will be released. After being featured on PerezHilton.com, the song garnered widespread attention. Jessie will be filming a video for "My Cowboy" soon, and the song will also be featured in the promos for the Country Music Festival, the CMA Awards, and will be heard in Sorority Wars, a Lifetime cable tv-movie set to air in October.
POSTED BY MATT ON AUGUST 30, 2009 @ 9:26 PM EST - TALK ABOUT IT
CLICK FOR MORE ARCHIVED NEWS
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Check out Jessie's performances from the Big Spring Jam in Huntsville, Alabama lastnight. She even covered the Shania Twain classic, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" That one is a must watch, she did a great job. Credit goes to 
