Jackson Harris

Jackson Harris is an American pop singer. He is known for his single, "Life Through a Lens", which peaked at number 20 in Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart.[1]

This article is about the singer Jackson Harris and his song, Life Through a Lens. For the Robbie Williams album, see Life thru a Lens.

Jackson Harris
BornNew York City, United States
GenresPop, teen pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2010–present
Labels77 East Records (2010–present)
Website

Early life

Harris was born in New York City, United States, and attended Riverdale Country School. He began singing as a child and performed at many school plays.

Career

2010: Career beginnings and Long Story Short

Harris recorded a cover version of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys's hit "Empire State of Mind".[2] A video was added to YouTube on March 24, 2010, and has received over 200,000 views. Harris then recorded his debut EP "Long Story Short".[3] The video for "Long Story Short" was uploaded on YouTube and stars Judah Friedlander.

2011: Go Crazy

On August 16, 2011, he released a new single called "Go Crazy" a pop/dance song,[4] on by 77 East Records.[5] A video was created in Los Angeles with Shay Carl and "ShayTard" family. The video has received over half a million views on his YouTube channel.

2012: Come Back Down to Earth

On June 12, 2012, a new single was released on iTunes titled "Come Back Down to Earth". A subsequent video was released starring Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale.[6][7]

2013: Gone in a Heartbeat

Harris released his next single, "Gone In a Heartbeat" on July 16, 2013. He often performs the song live while on tour.[8]

2014: Miss Me, Sharks and Vampires and Life Through a Lens

Harris's single "Miss Me"[9] was released on January 14, 2014, and is featured on his EP "Sharks And Vampires"[10] which features 8 songs. A video was created in Los Angeles and premiered on OK Magazine.[11] He made a song for friend, Shay Carl's birthday titled "Life Through a Lens". The song peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Twitter Chart and No. 20 on the Top 100 Chart[1] and a video is featured on the ShayTards YouTube channel with nearly 1 million views.

Tours

Harris has toured the United States extensively with Fifth Harmony[12] and opening for Cher Lloyd.[13][14] He also performed throughout Europe opening for Cody Simpson on his "Acoustic Sessions Tour during the Summer of 2014.[15]

Discography

EPs

  • "Long Story Short", 2010
  • "Sharks and Vampires", 2014

Singles

  • "Life Through a Lens", 2014
  • "Miss Me", 2014
  • "Gone In a Heartbeat", 2013
  • "Come Back Down to Earth", 2012
  • "Go Crazy", 2011
  • "Long Story Short", 2010

Cover Songs

  • "Chocolate", 2014
  • "She Looks So Perfect", 2014
  • "Anything Could Happen", 2014
  • "Stay With Me", 2014
  • "Bright Lights", 2014
  • "The Man", 2014
  • "Demons", 2014
  • "Christmas Without You", 2013
  • "Kiss Me", 2013
  • "Just Keep Breathing", 2013
  • "When I Was Your Man", 2013
  • "It's Time", 2013
  • "All I Want for Christmas", 2012
  • "Brofriend" (with Shay Carl), 2012
  • "Last Christmas", 2011
  • "Empire State of Mind", 2010

References
  1. "Jackson Harris". Billboard.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  2. "Jackson Harris Cover of Empire State of Mind". Seventeen. July 10, 2010. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  3. "Teen Magazine Favorite Makes a 'Long Story Short'". Wall Street Journal. Online.wsj.com. October 11, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  4. "Jackson Harris, 'Go Crazy' (Song Premiere)". Cambio. August 15, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  5. "Jackson Harris Follow-Up Interview • Relate Magazine" Archived August 12, 2016, at the Wayback Machine.
  6. "POPSTAR! » Lucy Hale Stars in Jackson Harris' Music Video!". Popstaronlnie.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  7. "Teen Vogue! » Singer Jackson Harris on Breaking into the Music Industry". TeenVogue.com. May 1, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  8. "Concert Review: Cher Lloyd at the Stone Pony".
  9. "Cher Lloyd Brings Magic to The Paramount Huntington, NY 4-6-14".
  10. "Jackson Harris releases 'Sharks and Vampires' EP".
  11. "Jackson Harris Miss Me Music Video – New Music Video – OK! Magazine". OK! Magazine. January 29, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  12. "Fifth Harmony, Before You Exit, Jackson Harris". washingtonpost.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  13. "Cher Lloyd with Jackson Harris". Citybeat.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  14. "SM South News : Cher Lloyd Tours Kansas City".
  15. "Tour With Cody Simpson Starts Tonight! – Jackson Harris". Jacksonharrismusic.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
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