Nashville, Tennessee
20 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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BIOGRAPHY

Jessica Frech, the YouTube sensation with more than 8 million views on her channel, turns dreams into a “Reality” with her independent launch via social media networks. The quirky, pop-folk artist is rewriting the music scene by utilizing her online fan base to not only promote her record, but they also served as its primary investors through Kickstarter.

“I still cannot believe that this whole journey started when I uploaded a funny video called ‘People of Wal-Mart’ to YouTube,” says Jessica. “Just like any other college kid, I wouldn’t have the funds to pursue this avenue and I can’t send enough thanks to those that traveled over to Kickstarter.com to give me a chance at recording a full length project.”

Jessica’s satirical songs, covers and parodies have captured fans around the globe since the release of “People of Wal-Mart,” which was recognized by Break.com as the #1 viral video for 2011. Her videos have landed Jessica features on FOX News, Billboard, ABCNews, MSNBC, G4 “Attack of the Show,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and COSMO radio on SiriusXM.

It seems that Jessica has found the attention of more than just the national media scene as celebrity Kirstie Alley tweeted Jessica Frech’s parody of Katy Perry to her one million followers. Marketing departments are tuning in as well as Hyundai connected with Jessica to write and star in two commercials this holiday season. Also, Pepto-Bismol engaged Jessica for a song for its upcoming campaign. These benchmarks are tell-tale signs that 2012 is going to be an exciting year for this Zooey Deschanel meets Norah Jones star.

LEVEL

professional

GENRES

Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Comedy/Novelty

Contact

Management: Parallel Entertainment
Publishing: none
Label: none
Booking: CTWyatt@parallelentertainment.com
Administrative: Jessica Frech

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / ukulele / vocals

INFLUENCES

Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Sting, Michael Buble, Jason Mraz, The Weepies, Lisa Loeb, Jack Johnson, Silversun Pickups, The White Stripes, Tracy Chapman, Ingrid Michaelson, Barenaked Ladies, Bob Marley, Brett Dennen, Johnny Lang, Ben Taylor, Gregory and the Hawk, Counting Crows.

DAY JOB

Belmont Student

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters

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SONG CUTS

2011 Hyundai Holiday Commercial 2012 Hyundai Non Holiday Commercial Hyundai Holiday Radio Commercial Pepto-Bismol Shelly The Shrimp Star 95 "LT In The Morning" jingle

SONG PLACEMENTS

Hyundai Holiday Commercial Hyundai Non Holiday Commercial Hyundai Radio Commercial

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Mosted Shared Video on YouTube May 2011 for "The People of Walmart"

Hot-Up-N-Comer of 2010 by Woman’s Radio

The Independent Singer Songwriters Association 2009 Honorable Mention for the song “Grapefruit”

Placed 5th on OurStage.com for 2009 Folk Song of The Year for the song “Reality”

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