Jordan Jansen

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Jordan Jansen
Background information
Birth name Jordan Ricqui Jansen
Born (1998-03-12) March 12, 1998
Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia
Genres Pop, Rock, R&B
Occupations Student, Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 2005–present
Labels Sony Music Australia, Kite Records
Associated acts Connie Talbot

Jordan Jansen (born March 12, 1998)[1][2] is an Australian pop singer from Gold Coast, Queensland.[3][4][5]

In May 2010, Hollywood Life called Jordan "the latest pride and joy of Australia", following his appearances on Australia's Got Talent and sudden rise to popularity online.[6]

Jordan has been called "the new Bieber"[4] and has more than half a million followers on Twitter and a fan club of devotees who call themselves "The Jordaneers".[3][7]

As of March 2013, his music video of the Leonard Cohen song "Hallelujah" has over 4.5 million views on YouTube.

He is currently signed by American record label Kite Records (Toby Gad) and Australian label Sony Music Australia, with David Sonenberg as his manager.[7][8]

References

  1. Jordan Jansen, The Boy Choir & Soloist Directory (2008).
  2. Jordan Jansen (Australia), kids'music, December 2012.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Jordan Jansen leads the next generation of Aussie Justin Biebers, News Online from Australia and the World, February 16, 2013.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Hallelujah! He's the new Bieber, The Gold Coast, May 18, 2010.
  5. "Jordan Jansen - Teen Pop Star", interview with I Am Entertainment, December 2011.
  6. Hey Justin Bieber & Greyson Chance, Meet Your NEW Competition, Jordan Jansen!, Hollywood Life, May 26, 2010.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Biography Jordan Jansen - Official Website
  8. Australian YouTube Sensation Jordan Jansen Discusses His Newfound Fame, His Fans & Impromptu Lunch Concerts!, Hollywood Life, June 22, 2011.

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