‘Are We There Yet?’ the new album by independent Glasgow singer/songwriter Jill Jackson hit the racks last month, and this week you get to see her let the songs loose at The Stables.
Recorded in Glasgow and produced by award winning producer Boo Hewerdine, it features contributions from some of Scotland’s finest musicians.
The Scottish singer songwriter from Paisley has recently received the auspicious nod from industry bodies after winning the acclaimed ‘Danny Kyle’ award at Celtic Connections coupled with being named as one of the top ten acts tipped as the ‘UK Country’s Next Big Thing 2018’.
Jackson boasts a strong online following which has accumulated more than one million video hits, which is a staggering feat for an independent artist.
Having previously been signed to a major label by Hugh Goldsmith back in 2002 Jackson has intentionally remained under the radar slowly shaking the shackles of the major label perceptions and their revolving door of artists.
“Being signed to a major label is an amazing experience when you are 22. But with a major comes the moulding into something you never intended to be. I was on tour with a boyband (Blue) touring arenas when all I wanted was to play at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville,"Jill said.
"This made everything harder once I was dropped. I immediately packed and left for Nashville to play The Bluebird Cafe, to a standing ovation.
"This started my true musical journey. Learning from all the artist I watched live on stage as a teenager Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Allison Krauss.”
“Going from a pop artist to a country artist confused a lot of people and was perceived as being a stereotypical move to be seen as a ‘serious’ artists. But this who I have always been.
Are We There Yet? is a journey through childhood, loss, life struggles and ultimate happiness.
"These momentous changes of life and reflective nature flow through every word and note of the 10 new songs – an uplifting, accomplished, mature record.
“These songs fell out of my heart and guitar with a little bit of country, rock n roll and old timey.”
Having previously worked and toured with Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, Albert Lee, Runrig and Mel C (Spice Girls), Jill Jackson is set to announce details of her UK Headline shows in Summer 2018.
Tickets to Thursday's (June 14) Stables show are on sale here
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