Splitting the difference between Shania Twain's twangy pop and Christina Aguilera'sR&B acrobatics, vocalist Jessie James made her debut with "BluesJeans," a song that featured prominently in the film Confessions of aShopaholic. Born on a military base in Vicenza, Italy, the burgeoningsinger relocated to central Georgia during the 1990s. She used the newlocation to her advantage, making weekly trips to Nashville to hone hersongwriting amidst likeminded musicians. Her demo recordings soon madetheir way to David Massey, president of the rejuvenated MercuryRecords, who subsequently brought her to the attention of Def Jamchairman L.A. Reid. James soon inked a contract with Island/Def Jam,and the label partnered her with songwriting guru Kara DioGuardi tohelp craft material for a debut album. "Blue Jeans" introduced herconfident interpretation of country-pop in early 2009, and the singer'sfull-length debut -- the self-titled Jessie James -- appeared laterthat summer. ~ Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
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