Jackson Harris

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Jackson Harris

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| birth_name =

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| birth_place = New York City, United States

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| instrument = Vocals, guitar

| genre = Pop, teen pop

| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician

| years_active = 2010–present

| label = 77 East Records (2010–present)

| associated_acts = Cody Simpson, Fifth Harmony, Cher Lloyd

| website = [http://jacksonharrismusic.com]

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6121038/jackson-harris/chart|title=Jackson Harris|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=October 5, 2014}}

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".{{cite web|url=http://www.seventeen.com/entertainment/features/jackson-harris-feature |title=Jackson Harris Cover of Empire State of Mind |publisher=Seventeen |date= July 10, 2010|accessdate=April 22, 2013}} A video was added to YouTube on March 24, 2010, and has received over 200,000 views.{{citation needed|date=December 2014}} Harris then recorded his debut EP "Long Story Short".{{cite news|url=https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748703794104575546350384237646|title=Teen Magazine Favorite Makes a 'Long Story Short'|newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=October 11, 2010 |publisher=Online.wsj.com|accessdate=October 5, 2014}} 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,{{cite web|url=http://www.cambio.com/2011/08/15/jackson-harris-go-crazy|title=Jackson Harris, 'Go Crazy' (Song Premiere)|date=August 15, 2011|work=Cambio|accessdate=October 5, 2014}} on by 77 East Records.[http://www.relatemag.com/2012/09/chit-chatting-with-jackson-harris-again "Jackson Harris Follow-Up Interview • Relate Magazine"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812084614/http://www.relatemag.com/2012/09/chit-chatting-with-jackson-harris-again/ |date=August 12, 2016 }}. 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.{{citation needed|date=December 2014}}

= 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.popstaronline.com/lucy-hale-stars-in-jackson-harris-music-video/|title=POPSTAR! » Lucy Hale Stars in Jackson Harris' Music Video!|publisher=Popstaronlnie.com|accessdate=October 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006161308/http://www.popstaronline.com/lucy-hale-stars-in-jackson-harris-music-video/|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/music/2012-07/jackson-harris/?slide=1 |title=Teen Vogue! » Singer Jackson Harris on Breaking into the Music Industry |publisher=TeenVogue.com |date=May 1, 2012 |accessdate=April 22, 2013 |archive-date=December 24, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224063339/http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/music/2012-07/jackson-harris/?slide=1 |url-status=dead }}

= 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.[http://www.theyoungfolks.com/music/concert-review-cher-lloyd-at-the-stone-pony/31348 "Concert Review: Cher Lloyd at the Stone Pony"].

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

Harris's single "Miss Me"[http://crypticrock.com/cher-lloyd-brings-magic-to-the-paramount-huntington-ny-4-6-14/ "Cher Lloyd Brings Magic to The Paramount Huntington, NY 4-6-14"]. was released on January 14, 2014, and is featured on his EP "Sharks And Vampires"[http://thecelebritycafe.com/reviews/2014/02/jackson-harris-releases-sharks-and-vampires-ep "Jackson Harris releases 'Sharks and Vampires' EP"]. which features 8 songs. A video was created in Los Angeles and premiered on OK Magazine.{{cite web|url=http://okmagazine.com/meet-the-stars/exclusives-meet-the-stars/jackson-harris-miss-me-music-video|title=Jackson Harris Miss Me Music Video – New Music Video – OK! Magazine|date=January 29, 2014|work=OK! Magazine|accessdate=October 5, 2014}} 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 and a video is featured on the ShayTards YouTube channel with nearly 1 million views. {{citation needed|date=December 2014}}

Tours

Harris has toured the United States extensively with Fifth Harmony{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/misc-events/fifth-harmony-before-you-exit-jackson-harris,1279216.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006105232/http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/misc-events/fifth-harmony-before-you-exit-jackson-harris,1279216.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 6, 2014|title=Fifth Harmony, Before You Exit, Jackson Harris|work=washingtonpost.com|accessdate=October 5, 2014}} and opening for Cher Lloyd.{{cite web|url=http://citybeat.com/cincinnati/event-135654-cher_lloyd_with_jackson_harris.html|title=Cher Lloyd with Jackson Harris|publisher=Citybeat.com|accessdate=October 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006124054/http://citybeat.com/cincinnati/event-135654-cher_lloyd_with_jackson_harris.html|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}[http://smsouthnews.com/4968/features/cher-llyod-toured-at-kansas-city/ "SM South News : Cher Lloyd Tours Kansas City"]. He also performed throughout Europe opening for Cody Simpson on his "Acoustic Sessions Tour'' during the Summer of 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.jacksonharrismusic.com/tour-with-cody-simpson-starts-tonight|title=Tour With Cody Simpson Starts Tonight! – Jackson Harris|publisher=Jacksonharrismusic.com|accessdate=October 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529183501/http://www.jacksonharrismusic.com/tour-with-cody-simpson-starts-tonight/|archive-date=May 29, 2016|url-status=dead}}