Jake Wesley Rogers
Jake Wesley Rogers | |
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Background information | |
Born | Springfield, MO |
Genres | Pop, singer-songwriter |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Warner, Facet |
Website | www |
Jake Wesley Rogers is an American pop musician and songwriter.[1]
Early life[]
Rogers grew up in Ozark, Missouri, where he learned to play the guitar at age 6 and began playing piano and voice training at age 12.[2] Rogers began performing in theater productions in 5th grade and writing songs soon thereafter.[3] At a young age he attended formative concerts for artists like Lady Gaga and Nelly Furtado.[2] Rogers came out as gay in 6th grade, and though his family was supportive he felt he had to hide his personality due to the cultural climate in his hometown.[1][4]
Rogers moved to Nashville at age 18 to study songwriting at Belmont University.[5] In his first year Rogers' live performance attracted the interest of Sony/ATV, resulting in a publishing deal.[5][6] Rogers graduated in 2018.[3]
Career[]
2016–2020: Early career[]
Rogers began releasing music independently in 2016, leading to his debut EP Evergreen in June 2017.[7][8] After releasing his next two singles "Jacob from the Bible" and "Little Queen" in February and March 2019 respectively, Rogers released his sophomore EP Spiritual in April 2019, followed by a European tour and a performance on BBC Radio 4 that fall.[3][9][10][11]
In November 2020, Rogers was featured on the Happiest Season soundtrack executive produced by Justin Tranter, alongside a slate of other LGBTQ songwriters and artists.[12]
2021–present: Warner Records signing[]
In May 2021, it was revealed that Rogers had signed to Warner Records via Tranter's imprint Facet Records.[13][14] Rogers' manager Lucas Canzona got Tranter's attention in 2019 with an email highlighting a live performance of Rogers' single "Jacob from the Bible". Tranter brought Rogers to the attention of Warner Records CEO and co-chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck, who was "captivated" by Rogers' live performance, and the two signed Rogers in late 2020.[2] Rogers released his debut major label single "Middle of Love" alongside the announcement. The single, which was co-written with Tranter and Eren Cannata, is the first offering from Rogers' forthcoming 2021 EP.[13][8] Rogers released his next single "Momentary" in June 2020.[15] Rogers made his TV debut on October 5, 2021 on The Late Late Show with James Corden (Season 7, Episode 17), performing the song “Middle of Love”.
Discography[]
EPs[]
Title | Album details |
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Evergreen |
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Spiritual |
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Singles[]
Title | Year | Album |
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"You Should Know" | 2017 | Evergreen |
"Jacob From the Bible" | 2019 | Spiritual |
"Little Queen" | ||
"Middle of Love" | 2021 | Non-album singles |
"Momentary" |
References[]
- ^ a b Nicholson, Olivia (July 20, 2019). "An Interview with Nashville Pop Artist Jake Wesley Rogers & Look Into His Latest Release, 'Spiritual'". Music Mecca. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c Daw, Stephen (May 6, 2021). "Jake Wesley Rogers Signs to Facet Records & Warner Records, Debuts Single 'Middle of Love'". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c Lebo, Bronte (April 3, 2019). "Jake Wesley Rogers taps into the 'Spiritual' for new EP". Belmont Vision. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Now/It's: An Interview with Jake Wesley Rogers". Now/Its: Nashville. April 4, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Krol, Jacklyn (March 12, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Jake Wesley Rogers Debuts "Sanctuary" Music Video". Stage Right Secrets. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Best of the Best Showcase 2018". Belmont Showcase Series. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Milman, Lilly (August 25, 2017). "Jake Wesley Rogers brings blue-eyed soul to The Basement on 8.28". The Deli. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Scott, Jason (May 6, 2021). "Jake Wesley Rogers Displays Superstar Potential With Glamorous "Middle Of Love"". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Almeida, Nicole (March 21, 2019). "Premiere: "Little Queen" Is Jake Wesley Rodgers' Spiritual Reckoning". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Wesley Rogers: "I love pushing the limits!"". WeGotIt Nashville. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Peter James, Sophie Duker, Peter Bradshaw, Bridget Minamore, Hannah Williams & The Affirmations, Jake Wesley Rogers". BBC Radio 4. October 26, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (October 30, 2020). "Tegan and Sara Drop 'Make You Mine This Season' for Holiday Soundtrack". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Moran, Justin (May 6, 2021). "Give Jake Wesley Rogers a Stadium". Paper. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ Schneider, Marc (December 12, 2018). "Warner Bros. Records Partners With Justin Tranter and Katie Vinten to Launch Facet Records". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (June 4, 2021). "First Out: New Music From Joy Oladokun, Hayley Kiyoko, King Princess & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
External links[]
- Living people
- America's Got Talent contestants
- American male singer-songwriters
- 21st-century American singers
- 21st-century American male singers
- Belmont University alumni
- Warner Records artists
- Singer-songwriters from Missouri