Jessie is recording her dream album, filled with soul, introspective lyrics, and swampy grooves!
Join me in the making of my DREAM album! Your pledge will help fund the album project, get it released, and promote it to the masses!! Make a donation and receive great stuff, and watch read updates exclusively for donors!
Here's a little about me: I am originally from Warner Robins, GA and I have been working in music and in many “odd jobs” in Nashville, TN for 7 years. I have been blessed to have recorded two previous EPs, sung for many demo sessions, toured, and have sung for and been mentored by many great music industry professionals.
One year ago, I signed a publishing deal with Cook’n Up Music Publishing,
as well as a management deal with Heather Cook, owner of Cook'n Up Artist
Management. She is a businesswoman who is taking Nashville by storm, and
with her help, along with a great business and creative team, I will be making a swampy, Muscle Shoals soul-style album. I’m very influenced by both
soul music and my southern roots, and this album will be a great reflection
of both.
Here’s how it works – you can pledge for any of the exclusive items listed
at right. I have put together a wide array of incentives to go with each
donation. I promise to honor every one of these super fun incentives! Please
tell all your friends via Facebook and Twitter!
Once you pledge, you get instant access to a pledge-only part of the site.
Here, I’ll bring you into the world of Jessie Smith music! You’ll hear some
new songs, watch never-before-seen videos, read blogs, and tons more!
By donating to my album, you will be helping me accomplish a life-long
endeavor to create an authentic album true to my true musical style. I have
been in talks with some major producers, as well as publicists and booking
agents, but these wonderful team players cannot be utilized until I can
have the means to pay them. Your donations will allow me to utilize these
amazing people and create a better product and the infrastructure I need to
successfully launch my career.
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Jun 20, 2012 -
Aug 19, 2012
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- First created · 0 backed
- Jessie Smith 1670 friends
- Website: facebook.com
Pledge $1 or more
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A High Five!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $5 or more
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1 Free Digital Download
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Digital download of the full album!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $15 or more
3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)
A special-edition journal with a hand-written note from Jessie in the front.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $25 or more
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1 Autographed photo of Jessie
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $30 or more
8 backers
Advance download of album two weeks prior to release
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $35 or more
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An email Q&A with Jessie. You can ask Jessie any 20 questions you'd like.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $40 or more
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An autographed Jessie Smith t-shirt
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $50 or more
4 backers
A collection of Jessie's favorite poems and lyrics from her favorite writers, plus a 2-week advanced digital download of album
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $50 or more
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30 minute Skype session with Jessie
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $55 or more
6 backers
Your name printed in the "thank you" section of the album booklet, plus 2-week advanced digital download of the album
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $60 or more
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A hand-written letter plus hand-written lyrics of a song of your choice
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $65 or more
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Autographed physical CD + Jessie Smith zip-up hoodie
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $75 or more
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Limited edition vinyl copy of album
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $100 or more
6 backers
Jessie Smith original autographed tambourine and T-shirt
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $150 or more
2 backers
Autographed physical CD, T-shirt, zip-up hoodie, and 2 tickets to a Nashville show
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $200 or more
0 backers Limited (6 of 6 left)
Two hour co-write/mentorship with Jessie
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $250 or more
1 backer
"Care Package," including some of Jessie's favorite things, plus autographed physical CD
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $300 or more
2 backers
Access to private video blog during recording process
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $350 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
A date with Jessie to play putt-putt golf and have dinner, plus autographed CD
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $400 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Jessie will write and demo a silly song just for you, with your name in it, plus a digital download of song
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $500 or more
1 backer Limited (5 of 6 left)
Half-day co-write/mentorship, autographed CD, autographed picture
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $550 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Two-hour voice lesson or piano lesson in Nashville, TN
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Full day (up to 6 hours) co-write/mentorship, autographed CD, autographed picture
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $1,200 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Jessie Smith signed Yamaha acoustic guitar with case
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
Personal performance at your home/office/school/party for your and 10 of more of your friends/family, within 3 hour driving distance of Nashville, TN
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $3,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
A 7-day stay at Ft. Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island) in a BEAUTIFUL 3 bed, 3 bath condo, right on the beach! Check out the condo here! www.vrbo.com/153640
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $3,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
VIP Backstage exclusive with Jessie
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
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Personal performance at your home/office/school/party for you and 10 or more of your friends/family OUTSIDE driving distance from Nashville, TN, plus autographed CD, T-shirt, and autographed photo for you and five of your friends
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Jessie will allow you to hear the most secretive, most embarrassing music that she has ever written, sung, and/or recorded. Only a select few people have heard it, and you must not tell a soul of what your ears will hear.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
