Jessica Lois "Jessie" Ware (born 15 October 1985) is a British singer-songwriter. She signed a record agreement with PMR Records. She is best known for her 2012 single "Wildest Moments". She was a backing vocalist for Joker and SBTRKT. Clash magazine called Ware "the missing link between Adele, SBTRKT and Sade". The editor also gave a positive review on her debut album, Devotion. The website, Idolator, named it one of best albums of 2012.
She is of Jewish descent (her mother is Jewish).[1]
Year | Award | Award Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | MOBO Awards | Best Female | — | Nominated | [2] |
Best Newcomer | — | Nominated | |||
Mercury Prize | Album of the Year | Devotion | Nominated | [3] | |
2013 | BRIT Awards | British Female Solo Artist | — | Nominated | [4] |
British Breakthrough | — | Nominated | |||
South Bank Sky Arts Awards | Pop Music | Devotion | [5] |
On the 17th June 2013 Ware was named as the Skiddle Artist of the Week.[6]
International | |
---|---|
National | |
Artists | |
Other |