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Jesse Labelle
BornToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Banjo
Years active2001–present
Websitejesselabelle.com

Jesse Labelle is a Canadian born Country singer-songwriter. In June 2008, Labelle signed to Canadian label Wax Records and began working on his debut album, Perfect Accident, which would be released April 27, 2010.[1] His second album, Two, was released August 7, 2013.[2] He is best known for his singles "Easier", "Heartbreak Coverup", and "One Last Night". In 2013, citing creative differences between himself and the record label, Jesse was released form his recording contract with Wax Records and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee where he teamed up with Public Artz Artist Development (Tim Hicks, Three Days Grace). In the summer of 2014 Jesse was chosen at open for Keith Urban on the "Raise 'Em Up Tour", notably at the Calgary Stampede. Audiences have embraced Jesse and his unique brand of Country music. An EP is scheduled for release in 2015. It was recorded in Nashville at Blackbird Studios and produced by David Huff and Lindsay Rimes

Early life

Musically inclined from a young age, Labelle first learned the guitar in his pre-teens, and played in a number of rock bands throughout high school. After graduation, Labelle discovered he had a knack for "picking apart songs" and began pursuing a career as a songwriter. Through the next couple of years, he wrote for local bands in Toronto, New York City, and Nashville as well as penning material for himself.[3] A performance on Citytv's Speaker's Corner programme caught the attention of up-and-coming singer Fefe Dobson, who invited Labelle to write with her and perform in her band.[4] None of these collaborations made it onto any of Dobson's studio albums, however this experience did bring Labelle into contact with songwriter/producer Jay Levine and ultimately led to a development deal with Arista Records.[5] Sometime in the mid-2000s, talent scouts for Wax Records attended a showcase of Labelle's at a Toronto café, resulting in Labelle signing with the label in 2009.[3]

2014 – Present : Nashville

Labelle was released from his recording commitments to Wax Records citing creative differences. Labelle had been pushing to move his musical vision south to Nashville to explore the town that he had made a second home over the years. Jesse fell into a writing circle with Casey Marshall, who had been responsible for the career development and songwriting for Tim Hicks, Three Days Grace, and My Darkest Days. Casey introduced Jesse to Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace and the three began writing in Nashville. The resulting material from sessions with various co writers including Craig Wiseman, Chris Wallin, Phil Barton will serve as Jesses 3rd commercial release, currently titled "EP" slated for release in 2015.[6]

Tours

Labelle participated in MuchMusic's 2010 SodaPop Tour alongside Emily Osment and labelmate Alyssa Reid.[7] In 2012, Labelle toured the United Kingdom with Reid,[8] and also opened for Jordan Knight (of NKOTB) on the Canadian leg of Knight's "Live and Unfinished" Tour.[9] In July 2014, Jesse joined Keith Urban on Canadian dates of his Raise 'Em Up Tour including the memorable performance at the Scotiabank Saddledome during the Calgary Stampede.[10] In The Summer of 2015, Jesse will be appearing at the Boots & Hearts Music Festival in Ontario.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Year
Perfect Accident[1]
Two[2][11]

Extended plays

Title Year
Perfect Accident[12]

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[13] 		CAN
AC
[14] 		CAN
CHR
[15] 		CAN
HAC
[16]
2009 "Perfect Accident"[17] — — — — Perfect Accident
2010 "Easier" — 8 — 42
"Last Christmas"[18] — 6 — — Non-album single
2011 "Lost" — — — — Perfect Accident
2012 "Heartbreak Coverup" (featuring Alyssa Reid) 46 13 44 12 Two
"One Last Night" (featuring Nixon) 83 17 — 33
2013 "How Long"[20] — — — —
"Tell the World" — 28 — —
2015 "You Left Me"[21] — — — — Non-album singles
2017 "Another You"[22] — — — —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

References

  1. ^ a b "Perfect Accident by Jesse Labelle". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Two by Jesse Labelle". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Jesse Labelle Heartbreak Coverup". Verve Girl. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "Jesse Labelle isn't in love, but he sure likes to sing about it". Vancouver Sun, June 5, 2010.
  5. ^ "Jesse Labelle on CBC Music". CBC Radio. CBC. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Hurst, Jesica. "Feature: Jesse Labelle". OTM Zine. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  7. ^ "Emily Osment to headline the SodaPOP tour". MuchMusic. Bell Media. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2014. {{cite web}}: |first1= missing |last1= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Grey Goose. "Grey Goose Notable: Jesse Labelle". Notable Nationwide. Notable TV Corp. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Live & "Still" Unfinished News Blast!". Jordan Knight official site. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
  10. ^ . Calgary Herald official site http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/concert-review-nice-guy-keith-urban-returns-to-calgary-with-fiery-set. Retrieved January 31, 2015. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ "Two by Jesse Labelle (Re-Issue)". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  12. ^ "Jesse Labelle's 'Perfect Accident' EP Debuted at #20 on iTunes". Audio Blood.
  13. ^ "Jesse Labelle Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  14. ^ "Jesse Labelle Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  15. ^ "Jesse Labelle Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  16. ^ "Jesse Labelle Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  17. ^ "Jesse Labelle". New Canadian Music. Retrieved October 16, 2017. "Perfect Accident" the aptly named first single from Toronto native Jesse Labelle's debut outing
  18. ^ "Last Christmas – Single by Jesse Labelle". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  19. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jesse Labelle – Heartbreak Coverup". Music Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  20. ^ "How Long - Jesse Labelle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 16, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  21. ^ "Amazon.com: You Left Me: Jesse Labelle: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  22. ^ "Amazon.com: Another You: Jesse Labelle: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
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