Career Timeline of Jessie Ware: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jessie Ware, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jessica Lois Ware, known professionally as Jessie Ware, is a British singer and songwriter who gained recognition with her debut album, Devotion (2012). The album achieved commercial success, reaching number five on the UK Albums Chart and featuring the notable single "Wildest Moments". Ware continued her musical journey with subsequent albums, Tough Love (2014) and Glasshouse (2017), both of which also charted in the UK Top 10, solidifying her position in the British music scene. Singles like "Tough Love" and "Say You Love Me" further showcased her talent and contributed to her growing popularity.

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2010: Collaboration on "Nervous" with SBTRKT

In 2010, Jessie Ware collaborated with SBTRKT on the song "Nervous" after being introduced by Tic, one of Peñate's bandmates.

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October 2011: Release of Debut Solo Single "Strangest Feeling"

In October 2011, Jessie Ware released her debut solo single, "Strangest Feeling," on limited 10" purple vinyl, though it did not chart in the UK.

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2011: Release of "Valentine" with Sampha

In 2011, Jessie Ware collaborated with Sampha to create "Valentine," which was released on a heart-shaped vinyl by Young Turks and inspired by James Blake's "The Wilhelm Scream".

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February 2012: Release of "Running" as Lead Single

In February 2012, Jessie Ware released "Running" as the lead single from her debut album, Devotion.

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August 2012: Release of Debut Album 'Devotion'

On August 20, 2012, Jessie Ware released her debut album, Devotion, which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and later released "Night Light" as the fourth single on August 24th.

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2012: Release of Debut Album 'Devotion'

In 2012, Jessie Ware released her debut studio album, Devotion, which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and featured the single "Wildest Moments".

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August 2014: Release of "Tough Love" single and Wilderness Festival Performance

In August 2014, Jessie Ware released "Tough Love" as the first single from her second album and played at the Wilderness Festival from August 7-10.

October 2014: Release of Second Album 'Tough Love'

In October 2014, Jessie Ware released her second album, Tough Love, which peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart.

November 2014: Joined Band Aid 30 for Ebola Relief

On November 15, 2014, Jessie Ware joined the charity group Band Aid 30, along with other British and Irish pop acts, to record the latest version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in order to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa.

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2014: Contribution to Nicki Minaj's 'The Pinkprint'

In 2014, Jessie Ware contributed a song for Nicki Minaj's third studio album, The Pinkprint, called "The Crying Game", initially receiving only a songwriting credit before being credited on updated versions of the album.

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2014: Release of Second Album 'Tough Love'

In 2014, Jessie Ware released her second studio album, Tough Love, which reached number nine in the UK and produced the singles "Tough Love" and "Say You Love Me".

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June 2017: Participated in 'Artists for Grenfell' Charity Single

In June 2017, Jessie Ware was part of the lineup for the "Artists for Grenfell" charity single, which was released to raise money for the families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire and for The London Community Foundation.

October 2017: Return to Stage and Release of 'Glasshouse'

In October 2017, Jessie Ware returned to the stage after a two-year absence and released her third studio album, Glasshouse, which debuted and peaked at number seven on the UK Albums Chart.

November 2017: Launch of 'Table Manners' Podcast

Towards the end of 2017, specifically on November 8, 2017, Jessie Ware launched a podcast with her mother called Table Manners, produced with Acast and Island Records, which features a new guest each week. The first episode featured Sam Smith.

2017: Release of Third Album 'Glasshouse'

In 2017, Jessie Ware released her third studio album, Glasshouse, which reached number seven in the UK.

October 2018: Release of "Overtime"

In October 2018, Jessie Ware released the single "Overtime", which was later included on What's Your Pleasure (The Platinum Pleasure Edition) in 2021.

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2018: Started co-hosting 'Table Manners' podcast

In 2018, Jessie Ware began co-hosting the podcast Table Manners with her mother, Lennie, focusing on family, food, and conversation.

January 2019: Announced Kidswear Collaboration 'Anyware Kids'

On January 23, 2019, Jessie Ware announced on her Instagram that she had created a premium kidswear collaboration called "Anyware Kids", developed by designer George Reddings.

February 2019: Release of "Adore You"

In February 2019, Jessie Ware released "Adore You" as the first single from the album What's Your Pleasure?.

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March 2019: Launch of 'Anyware Kids' Website

On March 31, 2019, the website for Jessie Ware's kidswear collaboration, "Anyware Kids", officially went live.

February 2020: Release of Spotlight Single

In February 2020, Jessie Ware released "Spotlight" as a single.

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June 2020: Release of 'What's Your Pleasure?' album

Jessie Ware's album What's Your Pleasure? was released on June 27, 2020, receiving widespread critical acclaim after being pushed back from its initial release date of June 5.

2020: Release of 'What's Your Pleasure?'

In 2020, Jessie Ware released her fourth studio album, What's Your Pleasure?, which was critically acclaimed and reached number three in the UK, featuring the singles "Spotlight", "Save a Kiss", and "Remember Where You Are".

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April 2021: Announcement of 'What's Your Pleasure? The Platinum Pleasure Edition'

In April 2021, Jessie Ware announced an expanded edition of the album titled What's Your Pleasure? The Platinum Pleasure Edition, which featured additional songs.

October 2021: Collaboration with Kylie Minogue on "Kiss of Life"

In October 2021, Jessie Ware collaborated with Kylie Minogue on the reissue of Minogue's album, Disco, entitled Disco: Guest List Edition, releasing their song "Kiss of Life" on October 29th.

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July 2022: Release of "Free Yourself"

In July 2022, Jessie Ware released "Free Yourself", the lead single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!, following a premiere at that year's Glastonbury Festival.

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February 2023: Release of "Pearls"

On February 9, 2023, Jessie Ware released "Pearls", the second single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!.

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April 2023: Release of "That! Feels Good!" Album

On April 28, 2023, Jessie Ware released her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!.

May 2023: Judge on ITV's 'Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream'

In May 2023, Jessie Ware was announced as one of the judges for the ITV talent show Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, alongside Alan Carr, Samantha Barks, and Amber Riley, with Zoe Ball as the presenter.

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2023: Release of 'That! Feels Good!'

In 2023, Jessie Ware released her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!, featuring the single "Free Yourself" and reaching number three in the UK and number sixteen in the US Top Album Sales chart.

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