Alyssa Jacey (La Jolla, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and dancer/choreographer. As an indie artist, Jacey self-publishes her work.
Alyssa Jacey | |
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 Alyssa Jacey in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) La Jolla[1] |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Country, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer/choreographer, singer/songwriter, inspirational career coach |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar and drums |
Biography
editAlyssa Jacey was born in La Jolla, a seaside neighborhood within the city of San Diego. She is a singer/songwriter and a dancer/choreographer, beginning her singing career in Los Angeles. She later moved to San Diego to finish college. Notably, she danced during the halftime show of the Super Bowl XXXVII.[2][3] Her debut album Closed Eyes... ...Open Heart was released in 2005. In 2013 she was nominated for a Nashville Independent Music Award for "Best Live Country Performer(s)".[4]
Style
editJacey's work is categorized as pop/rap. John Apice of Americana Highways, a website dedicated to americana, reviewed her live album Alyssa LIVE! and noted that she likes to talk in between songs: "(...) her between-song banter is friendly & joyful in an early Joni Mitchell voice."[5]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Closed eyes... ...open heart, 2005
- Here's to change, 2010
- On the spot, 2012
- Destined, 2014
EP's
edit- Alyssa Jacey, 2005
- The soul, 2006
- Turning points, 2009
- Heart breathe, 2015
References
edit- ^ "Alyssa Jacey". San Siego Reader. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Jacobs, Jay S. (April 24, 2006). "Alyssa Jacey interview 2006". PopEntertainment.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "An in-depth Interview with Alyssa Jacey: "Here's to Change"". All Indie Magazine. October 15, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "2013 NIMA Ballot". Nashville Independent Music Awards. Archived from the original on August 4, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Apice, John (March 27, 2021). "REVIEW: Alyssa Jacey "Alyssa LIVE!" Is Polished Chanteuse". Americana Highways. Retrieved May 2, 2021.