Pop-country singer-songwriter Jess Antonette, formerly known as J.Antonette, launched her career as a background singer for Melissa Etheridge and has since supported Grammy Award-winners like Michael Bolton, The Goo Goo Dolls, and The Gary Douglas Band.

Now a remarkable solo artist in her own right, Jess Antonette has graced stages at iconic venues worldwide, opening for A-list acts such as Jordan Davis, Tucker Beathard, and the Eli Young Band. Beyond her captivating stage presence, she continues to achieve success as a multi-genre songwriter, placing music on artists’ albums and in television shows.

This multidimensional rooted rebel is from a small rural town in western New York, making her the ideal blend of old country values and big city mentality. This made her relocation to Nashville, Tennessee, an easy adjustment. Her musical influences span decades, from ’90s country icons like The Chicks, Tim McGraw, and Alison Krauss to ’70s stars like Karen Carpenter and Bread. Her strong will, limitless attitude, and quirky, unfiltered nature make her an entertaining and dynamic individual to know. She embraces her bold and fearless northeast spirit, living her life authentically and unapologetically, with the goal of inspiring others to do the same.

Her tracks have graced the airwaves of esteemed radio stations such as Nash FM, iHeartRadio, BIG FROG 104, and KISS-FM. Her music video for “Fix It” gained recognition on CMT, while previous singles like “Your Place or Mine,” “White Lines,” and “Back Pocket” earned placements on popular Spotify editorial playlists like New Music Nashville, Fresh Finds Country, and New Music Country Friday. Furthermore, Jess was a finalist in the highly regarded John Lennon Songwriting Competition in the country genre.

As a 2023 Writer On The Rise at the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, Jess Antonette has garnered a reputation for delivering captivating performances at renowned venues such as the Listening Room Cafe and Whiskey Jam in Nashville, TN. Needless to say, J..A. is a force to be reckoned with in the world of pop-country music.