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”’Jessika Harling”’ (born February 28, 1994), known professionally as ”’Jessia”’, is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] pop singer. |
”’Jessika Harling”’ (born February 28, 1994), known professionally as ”’Jessia”’, is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] pop singer. |
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Born and raised in [[Ucluelet|Ucluelet, British Columbia]], Jessia began her musical career in 2021 after graduating the music program at [[MacEwan University]]. She would release the single “I’m Not Pretty”, which blew up on platforms such as [[TikTok]].<ref name=”pqb”> |
Born and raised in [[Ucluelet|Ucluelet, British Columbia]], Jessia began her musical career in 2021 after graduating the music program at [[MacEwan University]]. She would release the single “I’m Not Pretty”, which blew up on platforms such as [[TikTok]].<ref name=”pqb”>O’Malley, [https://www.pqbnews.com/entertainment/west-coast-grad-jessia-now-a-rising-canadian-pop-star/ “West Coast grad JESSIA now a rising Canadian pop star”]. ”Parksville Qualicum News” September 3, 2021.</ref> |
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Canadian singer
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Jessia |
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| Birth name | Jessika Harling |
| Born | February 28, 1994 Ucluelet, British Columbia |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Republic |
Musical artist
Jessika Harling (born February 28, 1994), known professionally as Jessia, is a Canadian pop singer.
Born and raised in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Jessia began her musical career in 2021 after graduating the music program at MacEwan University. She would release the single “I’m Not Pretty”, which blew up on platforms such as TikTok.[1]
Early life and career
A graduate of the music program at MacEwan University, Harling would release “I’m Not Pretty” as a TikTok video in early 2021, and signed to Republic Records soon afterward.[1] She released her debut EP, How Are You?, in October 2021.[2]
She won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022, and was nominated for Single of the Year for “I’m Not Pretty”, Pop Album of the Year for How Are You? and the Fan Choice Award.[3] “I’m Not Pretty” was certified gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in April 2022.[4] In 2023, she participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder‘s single “What I Wouldn’t Do“, which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone‘s Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.[5]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
References
- ^ a b O’Malley, Nora (September 3, 2021) “West Coast grad JESSIA now a rising Canadian pop star”. Parksville Qualicum News Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ McGregor, Tait (October 27, 2021). “Interview: JESSIA on her debut EP “How Are You?”, Ryan Tedder and being present”. The AU Review. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ “Gala des prix JUNO 2022 | Charlotte Cardin devance Justin Bieber et The Weeknd dans les nominations!”. sorstu.ca, March 1, 2022.
- ^ a b “American certifications – Jessia”. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, “Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative”. Entertainment Tonight Canada, March 2, 2023.
- ^ “Discography Jessia”. Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
- ^ “Canadian certifications – Jessia”. Music Canada. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ^ “ONE OF THE GUYS IS OFFICIALLY COMING OUT SEPT 2ND!!!”. Twitter. August 23, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ “JESSIA – I’m Not Gonna Cry”. Glam Glare. December 18, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
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