JESSIE JAMES INTERVIEW!

You might have heard of Jessie James. The singer, not the outlaw. She signed a deal with Mercury Records, has had a Top 20 hit, "Wanted", under her belt, toured with the Jonas Brothers and Jordin Sparks and is the new face of Steve Madden. Not to mention she's majorly talented! Her voice has been compared to Christina Aguilera and Carrie Underwood, and her music is a fusion of many genres and it works! Jessie has just released her self-titled debut album and her second single, the anthemic "I Look So Good (Without You)". She's gearing up for a new tour and the release of her third single, "My Cowboy". I had the opportunity to interview Jessie (thanks so much Diegho!). Check out the interview below!

Q1: Your real name is actually Jessica James. It's the perfect stage name without it being a stage name! But if you were to choose a stage name, what would it be and why?

Georgiana Baglio. The last name is my italian grandmother's last name.

Q2: You were born on a military base in Italy. That's very interesting. Did you spend some time in Italy before moving to Georgia?

Only 2 years. I then moved to 10 more places before living in Georgia.

Q3: You're actually my favorite artist! You incorporate alot of sounds and styles onto the album. Country, pop, rock, even a little R&B on "Burn It Up" and "Psycho Girlfriend" and hip-hop on "Blue Jeans". Was that what you were going for?

I love all kinds of music, so I wanted to be able to put them all into one song. So it's definitely what I was going for.

Q4: How was it like working with:

Toby Gad, Katy Perry, Kara DioGaurdi, Darkchild, Randy Houser, Savan Kotecha, Mitch Allen.

It was great! They are all very talented. I ADORE Savan and especially Randy Houser. I'm still very good friends with those two.

Q5: How was it like getting "Blue Jeans" on the Confessions of a Shopaholic soundtrack?

I cried when i saw it in the movies. I get very emotional, this is my dream.

Q6: How was it like opening for the Jonas Brothers on tour?

It was fun. It's great to have that experience in an arena. I loved Jordin Sparks! She was my favorite part of the tour.

Q7: What's your favorite song you ever recorded? Why?

"Guilty". It's so real to me and a very honest and deep song for me.

Q8: Why weren't "Watching and Waiting", "Newnan High" and "Hurry Up Johnny" on the album? Is there a chance of them being on a second album?

Yes they will, FOR SURE. I love those songs and wanted them on the album, but thought it would be best to wait for the second and have it be a deeper album. It's better to always mature with your audience. I am already at that point, but i think this first album needed to be more fun. I will let my deeper side come out for the second record.

Q9: "Newnan High" is one of my favorite songs ever. What inspired you to write it? Is it from personal experience?

My highschool life was pretty traumatic for me and still kinda haunts me today. But that song was for me to face the problems I had in high school and sing about them because I think everyone can relate.

Q10: Who would you want to collaborate with? Artist or producer.

Kidrock, Nickelback and Shania [Twian].

Q11: Have you considered writing for other artists?

I have done it many times. It's just hard because I'm SO busy.

Q12: You've actually got a handful of endorsement deals under your belt, Steve Madden and SPEED Dream Ride Theme. How was it like getting those?

It's such a great feeling! I love being involved with such great companies and people.

Q13: "Burn It Up" is a very interesting song. What's the inspiration behind it?

Being angry at the guy and wanting to burn his house down!

Q14: Who, or what, inspires you?

Rock 'n' roll, Edie Sedgwick from Warhols Factory, Shania and the Southern lifestyle.

Q15: Have you always wanted to be a singer? Is there someone who helped you realize that?

I have always wanted to be a singer. Ever since I was 2 I knew I wanted to entertain people.

Q16: Your videos for "Wanted" and "I Look So Good" are pretty much amazing! I can't wait for the "My Cowboy" video! Who's directing it? When should we expect to see it?

You will see it this week, I believe. It's my favorite video and it's the most natural and I hope to do videos like this more often. This is the image i want to portray.

Q17: You've been compared to Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain. What do you think about that?

I think it's very flattering! They are all very powerful women. I hope I can live up to what they do.

Q18: If you were stranded on an island (God forbid, lol), and you had to take one album with you, what would it be and why?

That's hard! Ummm 'The Woman In Me' by Shania Twain.

Q19: I've seen you live, and you put a whole new twist on your songs, they sound different live than they do on record. Did you ever think about releasing an acoustic live EP or something? It would be really cool.

I hope so! That's a wonderful idea. I definitely want to do an acoustic album.

Q20: How did you get signed to Mercury Records? Did you meet LA Reid?

I was writing alot in Nashville, and one of my songs got sent to David Gray (an A&R) there. They flew me up and signed me in 3 days. I did meet LA, he was everything you can imagine.

Q21: Do you have a message to your fans?

I LOVE YOU AND I LOVE WHAT I DO AND HOPE TO MAKE RECORDS FOR YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!

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There you have it! Our interview with Jessie James! If you use any information from the interview, please credit us! Thanks!