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Jill
Acoustic / Folk Rock / Indie

"Jill Paquette" available on iTunes



NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
United States

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Last Login:  5/26/2009
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   Jill: General Info
Member Since3/10/2005
Band Websitewww.jillpaquette.com
Band MembersWell, me and my guitar. And right now the baby. He's kind of a member cause he has to be.
InfluencesJonatha Brooke, Over The Rhine, Beethoven,Mozart, Bach, Keith Green, Patty Griffin, The Beattles, David Wilcox, Rich Mullins, David Foster, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Allison Krauss, Steve Miller
Sounds LikeJoni Mitchell, Sheryl Crow, Sara Maclaughlan and hopefully uniquley Jill

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   About Jill
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting ? .................................................................................................................. What is it that connects us to each other--and why do we long for connection? What does it mean to live in the moment--and what do we miss when we don't? Pondering this questions is what generated such wide-spread buzz and great reviews for Canadian-born singer-songwriter Jill Paquette's debut album, Jill Paquette (Reunion Records), including Dove nominations, a JUNO Award (Canadian equivalent to the Grammy's), three VIBE awards (Canadian People's Choice Awards) and two Western Canadian Awards. Classically-trained Paquette has shared the stage with CCM greats like Rebecca St James, Shaun Groves and Jill Phillips, and she's traveled the US and Canada, performing in large venues (Franklin Graham Crusade, Spirit West Coast, Freedom Fest, GMA Seminar in the Rockies), coffee houses, concert halls, churches and local clubs. Jill has been featured in publications like Christianity Today, CCM Magazine, and CBA Marketplace; Christian Music Todaydubbed her one of the Best New Artists and Radio & Recordsnamed her one of radio's Top 10 New Artists. It all started when she performed an impromptu set at a local coffee house in Northern Canada--not because she wanted to, but because of the relentless insistence of her friends. She met Matt Brouwer (who would later sign to a major label) that day and became a part of his band. There she learned how to serve the music" and to connect in a meaningful way to her audience. Jill believes this is when, in actuality, music discovered her. Serendipity has been the hallmark of Jill's career: While others had been aware of her talent for years, Jill is surprised by the path her life has taken. At the request of a producer, she sat down with her guitar to record her first demo. It found its way to Nashville and she received a surprise call from a major label interested in signing her. Three years later, Jill inked her first record deal. Her whole journey has been this way: a string of events that seemed to divinely happen of their own. Jill didn't grow up dreaming of stardom, and when you mention the accolades, she looks uncomfortable. "It's like this," she begins. "I always wanted a horse when I was younger. I knew I'd be great with horses because I just loved them so much ... they're amazing. "Finally, I got one when I was 13. My horse was my best teacher in a lot of ways, but she also had needs." She heaves an exaggerated sigh. "She had to be fed, she had a clock and she wanted ME to do things for her. If I didn't exercise her, she'd get cranky, and if she was around the wrong horses, she'd pick up bad manners." She pauses thoughtfully, her voice ironic, "It's quite like taking care of a child, and at 13, I wasn't ready for a child." The moral of the story? "Be careful what you wish for," Jill says dryly, then smiles. "There's a downside to even the greatest opportunities. You know, it was flattering and exciting to win the awards, but a record deal ... that felt like pressure to besomething and that was scary. But I believe it was my path, and I'm grateful." Perhaps it's her remote, northern-Canadian upbringing and her Native-American roots that have contributed to her down-to-earth, unassuming personality. Jill's love for music goes back to childhood where, as the youngest of seven in a musical family, she began playing the piano when she was three years old. She studied classical music, and she spent her time soaking up Beethoven in lieu of MTV. To Jill, songwriting is her meditation--an outlet for her musings, her exploration of her experiences: raw, bold, and deeply honest. Dubbed the "female equivalent of the thinking man's songwriter" by Christian Music Today, she explores life's complexity, considers her shortcomings, and confesses her most private fears. Her lyrics reveal the honest travail of a person struggling with her own contradictions: longing for the richness and beauty of the moment, yet uncomfortable in her own skin. Honesty is Jill's renown: she Jill makes a believer out of the listener, awakening a sense of the divinity in their lives that perhaps they haven't experienced. "I want people to experience their own defining moment with the music" Jill reveals. "I want to awaken their curiosity about the intricate, divine moments that color our journeys."

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James Breedwell

James Breedwell



May 26 2009 6:33 AM

LOVE WHAT YOU DO
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COME ON OUT!

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Chip

Chip



May 26 2009 7:38 PM

Hey Jill, I really like your song, 'Might Be Today', your vocals are reminiscent of Natalie Maines. Great job!
God Bless you!
Shobha

Shobha



Jan 14 2009 1:53 PM

haha nope not me dancing in either outfit. those were my fly girls for this show i did in nyc...they were hot...my dancing, on the other hand, awkward and contrived - you can see the full performance here: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=ZyDJcUPrMPM
Chris & Caleb

Chris & Caleb



Feb 27 2009 12:09 AM

Hey! Just wanted to let you know that the Chris & Caleb pre-orders will soon be coming to an end! If you have not placed your order yet, please do so by visiting www. myspace. com/chrisandcaleb and clicking on the "buy now" button.
All pre-orders will receive a FREE autographed poster and your name will be entered in a drawing for a FREE MacBook! Have a blessed day!
Roxana

Roxana Espinoza



Nov 18 2008 6:39 PM

hi Jill !! what..s up ! God bless you ! keep singing for the Creator ! come to Peru to perform a concert down here ! I can help you with the translation ! I am your Peruvian friend ! :) you..ll love it down here ! ;) Dios te bendiga mucho :) !!!
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Jeff C. Reynolds



Dec 21 2008 12:00 AM

To one of my favorite singers, wishing you a blessed and Spirit filled Christmas. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you, keep you, and guide you this coming year.

Hopefully, you can come to Indianapolis so I can hear you live and maybe even meet you. Have a blessed day.

Jeff
SaM

Samuel Harrison



Dec 21 2008 5:13 AM

Merry Christmas from SaM!




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Jeff the Christian Libertarian (Rom. 14)

Jeff C. Reynolds



Jan 1 2009 7:39 PM

I have placed forty singers I'd love to hear perform live for the first time as my top 40 friends. Would you like to guess who one of these is? Hint: Look in the mirror.

I also mentioned you in my latest blog.

Have a blessed New Year.

Jeff
Rachel Renae Rosado

Rachel Renae Rosado



Sep 12 2008 7:27 PM

Hello Jill. Pleaseee vote for me. :) I would appreciate it soo much! You rock!

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Justin McRoberts



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Jaylene Johnson

Jaylene Johnson



Oct 4 2008 5:08 AM

Jill...I had just had to tell you that I think you're a fabulous human being. Seriously, I was bursting.
xoxo
Lisa Schroeder

Lisa Schroeder



Oct 7 2008 5:05 PM

Hi Jill! How are you? How is married life? I am going to be playing in Chicago at the end of this month.
If you are around, it would be great to see you!
Kelsey Jean

Kelsey Jean



Oct 17 2008 2:00 AM

happy late congrats on your marriage jill!
..kelsey
Belinda Smith

Belinda Smith



Nov 4 2008 10:53 PM

Nerd.
I was thinking of you for some random reason. And, I put in your CD. And you're still not bad.
;-P
♥ Im His Extra Rib ♥

♥ Im His Extra Rib ♥



Apr 27 2008 10:28 PM

Hi bootlegger! I miss you and your boo.
can you come see me? boo boo can just fly you guys here
Kara Langer

Kara Langer



Aug 17 2008 3:59 PM

Hey lady lady! It is so nice to hear from you!! How is married life? I miss you too! Puh-lease let me know next time you are here!! Muah!!
David Burch

David Burch



Apr 18 2008 5:15 AM

Hey Jill! how are you?
Jenn

Jenn



Jul 16 2008 6:44 AM

Hey Jillster, happy happy birthday to you as well. Thanks for the facebook comment. Facebook makes me grouchy since it has no colors... but I know you never check this so I'll wander over there and wish you happy birthday again! Can't wait to see ya!
Laura Austin

Laura Austin



Aug 7 2008 4:47 AM

Jill you need to listen to Kat Goldman she is a canadian too haha she is awesome! Miss you!!!
andrea

andrea



Feb 20 2008 6:07 PM

Hey my friend. I miss you. Are you feeling better? We need to have a girls night sometime soon. I really miss my friend Jill.
michelle lynn piland

michelle lynn piland



Feb 22 2008 10:49 PM

Jill, you're coming to Waco!!! That pretty much makes my year!!! Love ya!
heather

heather



Feb 28 2008 4:55 AM

Aaaahhh! I'll see you in Dallas Saturday and I'm SUPER pumped!!
Anthony Cappolino

Anthony Cappolino



Mar 17 2008 10:18 AM

Hey there Rocker! Been a while. Just saying hello! Hope the road is treating you well. You miss me, it's okay to admit it.
daisy's delight

daisy's delight



Apr 2 2008 4:35 AM

Hey Jill how's life,hope all is well



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