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Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware is a British singer-songwriter who gained recognition with her debut album, 'Devotion' (2012), which reached number five on the UK Albums Chart and featured the single "Wildest Moments". She followed up with 'Tough Love' (2014), which peaked at number nine in the UK and included the singles "Tough Love" and "Say You Love Me". Her third album, 'Glasshouse' (2017), reached number seven in the UK, solidifying her presence in the music industry.

October 1984: Jessie Ware's Birth

In October 1984, Jessie Ware was born at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in Hammersmith, London. She was raised in Clapham, London.

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October 1984: Birth of Jessica Lois Ware

On October 15, 1984, Jessica Lois Ware was born in London, England.

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2010: Collaboration with SBTRKT on "Nervous"

In 2010, Jessie Ware collaborated with SBTRKT on the song "Nervous".

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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: Collaboration with Sampha on "Valentine"

In 2011, Jessie Ware and Sampha collaborated on "Valentine", which was released on a special-edition vinyl.

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February 2012: Release of album's lead single, Running

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

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August 2012: Release of Debut Album Devotion and Single Night Light

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

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2012: Release of Debut Album 'Devotion'

In 2012, Jessie Ware's debut studio album, 'Devotion,' was released, reaching number five on the UK Albums Chart and featuring the single "Wildest Moments".

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March 2013: UK and European Tour

In March 2013, Jessie Ware embarked on a tour in the United Kingdom, supported by Laura Mvula, followed by a European tour later in the month.

April 2013: US Tour

In April 2013, Jessie Ware embarked on a tour in the United States.

July 2014: Performance at Berlin Festival and Sopot Gulf of Art

In July 2014, Jessie Ware performed at the Berlin Festival and Sopot Gulf of Art.

August 2014: Marriage to Sam Burrows

In August 2014, Jessie Ware married her childhood friend, Sam Burrows.

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

In August 2014, Jessie Ware released "Tough Love" as the first single from her album. She also performed at the Wilderness Festival that month.

October 2014: Release of Second Album 'Tough Love'

On October 6, 2014, Jessie Ware's second album, 'Tough Love', was released, peaking at number nine on the UK Albums Chart.

November 2014: Joined Band Aid 30

On November 15, 2014, Jessie Ware joined the charity group Band Aid 30 along with other British and Irish pop acts, recording the latest version of the track "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 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 called "The Crying Game" to Nicki Minaj's third studio album, 'The Pinkprint', initially receiving only a songwriting credit before being credited on later versions.

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2014: Release of Second Studio Album 'Tough Love'

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

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June 2017: Part of 'Artists for Grenfell' charity single

In June 2017, Jessie Ware participated in the 'Artists for Grenfell' charity single to raise funds for families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.

October 2017: Return to the 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 the 'Table Manners' podcast with her mother, featuring Sam Smith as the first guest.

2017: Release of Third Studio Album 'Glasshouse'

In 2017, Jessie Ware's third studio album, 'Glasshouse,' was released, reaching number seven in the UK.

October 2018: Release of "Overtime"

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

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2018: Co-hosting Table Manners Podcast

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

January 2019: Announcement of "Anyware Kids" Collaboration

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

February 2019: Release of "Adore You"

In February 2019, Jessie Ware released "Adore You," the first single from her 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"

In February 2020, Jessie Ware released the single "Spotlight".

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June 2020: Release of What's Your Pleasure?

On June 27, 2020, Jessie Ware released her album 'What's Your Pleasure?' to widespread critical acclaim, after it was pushed back from its initial release date.

September 2020: Appearance on Table Manners

In September 2020, Kylie Minogue appeared on Jessie Ware's podcast, Table Manners, leading to a discussion and eventual collaboration.

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

In 2020, Jessie Ware shifted to a disco-influenced sound for her fourth studio album, 'What's Your Pleasure?', which was critically acclaimed, reached number three in the UK, and featured 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 'What's Your Pleasure?', titled 'The Platinum Pleasure Edition', and released the single "Please".

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

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

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2021: Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK

In 2021, Jessie Ware appeared as a guest judge on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

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2021: Discussed Bat Mitzvah Plans

In 2021, Jessie Ware, who is Jewish, discussed her plans to have a bat mitzvah as an adult.

2021: Inclusion of Overtime on What's Your Pleasure

In 2021, the song "Overtime" was included on What's Your Pleasure (The Platinum Pleasure Edition).

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 its premiere at Glastonbury Festival.

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February 2023: Release of "Pearls"

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

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

In May 2023, it was announced that Jessie Ware would be one of the judges for the ITV talent show 'Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream', which seeks performers for the West End production of 'Mamma Mia!'

2023: Release of 'That! Feels Good!' album

In 2023, Jessie Ware released her fifth studio album, 'That! Feels Good!', which produced the single "Free Yourself" and reached number three in the UK, also charting in the US.

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May 29, 2025: Signed letter urging end to complicity in Israel-Palestine conflict

On May 29, 2025, Jessie Ware, along with other British musical acts, signed a letter urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end U.K. complicity" in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

January 2026: Release of "I Could Get Used to This"

On January 23, 2026, Jessie Ware released "I Could Get Used to This" as the lead single to her album Superbloom.

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April 2026: Scheduled Release of Superbloom album

Jessie Ware's album, Superbloom, is scheduled to release on April 10, 2026.