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Jacob Whitesides
American singer-songwriter

Jacob Whitesides

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American singer-songwriter
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Age
27 years
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Biography

Jacob Michael Whitesides (born November 11, 1997) is an American singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee. He records his music for Double U Records, of which he is also the CEO.

Career

2008–14: Career beginnings, The X Factor

Growing up in Knoxville, Tennessee, Whitesides first became interested in music while attending a bluegrass festival in 2008. In 2012, at 14 age he gained national attention after making the first cut of The X Factor.

Whitesides released his debut extended play 3 AM – The EP on July 8, 2014, featuring cover songs of John Legend, Plain White T's, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran and John Mayer. The EP reached number 26 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Independent Albums chart.

Interestingly, a local newspaper in Jacob's hometown, "The Knoxville Focus" was the first media organization to cover Jacob Whitesides career. Music beat reporter Daniel Andrews, travelled out to Nashville, Tennessee to cover Jacob Whitesides at an event called "Teen Hoot" on July 15, 2012.

2015–present: Record deal and debut album Why?

On February 14, 2015 Whitesides released his second EP A Piece of Me, including previously released single "Words".

In May 2015, BMG announced their partnership with Whitesides and the formation of his label, Double U Records, where he serves as CEO. In August 2015, he was named Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing" featured artist.

On October 21, 2015, he performed his single "Secrets" on Good Morning America, his network morning TV debut. He released his third EP (second of original material) Faces on Film on October 23, 2015.

On December 3, 2015, Spotify announced him as one of the next big artists to look out for in 2016.

Earlier in 2016, Whitesides announced Lovesick Tour scheduled to take place Northern America and Europe from May to October 2016. On April 15, 2016 Whitesides released the song "Lovesick", serves as the lead single from his debut album.

On July 6, 2016, Whitesides announced his debut studio album, Why?, to be released on September 9, 2016. On July 8, 2016 was premiered album's second single "Focus" along with a music video. On September 1, 2016, a third single, "Open Book" was released, along with a music video the following day.

Personal life

Jacob grew up in Tennessee with his mother, Becky, and his younger sister, Sierra. Whitesides dated fellow The X Factor contestant and performer Bea Miller since April 2015.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
US
Ind.
Albums
Why?
  • Released: September 9, 2016
  • Label: Double U Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
25

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
US
US
Digital
Albums
US
Ind.
Albums
3 AM – The EP
  • Released: July 8, 2014
  • Label: Loudr
  • Formats: Digital download
2692
A Piece of Me (EP)
  • Released: February 14, 2015
  • Label: JW Records, Double U Records
  • Formats: Digital download
75233
Faces on Film (EP)
  • Released: October 23, 2015
  • Label: Double U Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
26
  • US: 4,000
"—" denotes items which failed to chart.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
"You're Perfect"2014Non-album single
"Words"A Piece of Me
"I Know What You Did Last Summer"
(featuring Kelly Rowland)
2015Non-album single
"Secrets"Faces on Film
"Lovesick"2016Why?
"Focus"
"Open Book"
"—" denotes items which failed to chart.

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
"You're Perfect"2014Carl Diebold
"Words"Cameron Johnson
Darwin Darling
"Baby It's Cold Outside"
(with Orion Carloto)
"Not My Type at All" (lyric video)2015William Hereford
"Not My Type at All"Cameron Fife
"Let's Be Birds"Julia Muecke
"Ohio"Roman Luck
"Lovesick"2016Cameron Fife
"Focus"Paul Costabile
"Open Book"Chris Crutchfield

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