Jonathan George
Born
Jonathan David George

(1972-12-10)December 10, 1972
Dallas, TX
EducationUniversity of Central Oklahoma, BA Music Education
Occupation(s)Motivational Speaker, C.E.O. of JG Entertainment
Years active2001–present

Jonathan David George (born December 10, 1972) is a singer, songwriter and producer. Winning the title Grand Champion[1] on Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star”, a sequel to Star Search in 2001 helped launch his musical identity. He went on to serve as creative director of the Hollywood Pop Academy and continued his work in artist development.

George founded JG Entertainment, where he is responsible for developing many young artists.

Early life

Jonathan George was born in Dallas, Texas on December 10, 1972. Growing up in Dallas, Texas as the youngest of 8, George’s musical influences come from his family. Many members of his family play multiple instruments, sings, writes and are pastors of churches. He learned vocals and piano skills from sitting around the piano and guitar with his family, and singing in his father’s Pentecostal church. His grandmother, Dretha Utter, has four successful gospel records. Many of his other relatives have seen success in the Gospel market, giving his family the nickname, “The White Winans”.[2]

Career

In 1991, George received a vocal scholarship to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1993 he transferred to the University of Central Oklahoma. In 1996 he graduated with a Bachelor of Vocal Music Education. In 2009, as co-writer (with Sarah Lonsert and Jami Templeton) George was named the grand prize winner for the song "Dancing Through Life" by the USA Songwriting Competition.[3]

References

  1. ↑ ">>> Writers Round". Songwriter Studio. 2003-08-25. Archived from the original on 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
  2. ↑ "Red Velvet Media Talks to Jonathan George 11/3/2010 - Red Velvet Media | Internet Radio". Blog Talk Radio. Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
  3. ↑ "Teen Phenom Wins USA Songwriting Competition, 2010 Competition Begins". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
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