For Jessie Murph, music has been an integral part of her life since she can remember. It served as her safe haven, especially during challenging times. At around 10 or 11 years old, she realized that becoming an artist would be her career path. She started with the ukulele and a s—y keyboard, learning covers on YouTube. Over the years, she absorbed the music of Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Drake, and carved out her unique country-meets-pop-meets-hip-hop sound.

Discovering Her Musical Influences

When asked about the artists she was enamored by growing up, Jessie revealed that Adele was her top choice. She was fascinated by Adele's voice and considered her an incredible and genuine artist. She also listened to a lot of different music, including Amy Winehouse and country music due to her Alabama upbringing. In middle school, she started listening to rap as well.

Posting Cover Videos on TikTok and YouTube

Jessie found it natural to post videos of herself covering songs on TikTok and YouTube. She loved doing it and saw the potential. One of her cover videos blew up, which gave her the confidence to start posting her own songs. This led to her current success.

Navigating the Industry with Her Mom's Help

Growing up in a musical household, Jessie's mom had a lot of knowledge about the industry. When labels started reaching out, her mom helped her navigate the process. She was able to avoid potential pitfalls and make informed decisions.

Building Momentum Before Getting Signed

Jessie started feeling momentum around 16 years old. She was shocked and ecstatic when one of her covers blew up after cheer practice. This motivated her to cover more songs and post them.

Signing to Columbia Records During Covid

During the pandemic, Jessie took meetings in her bedroom with her mom via Zoom. She met with Columbia Records and fell in love with them. The rest is history.

Stance on Country Music

Jessie still doesn't want to be held to one genre. While country will always be a part of her sound due to her roots, she doesn't want to be fully country. She wants to explore different styles.

The Story Behind "Where Do You Go"

"Where Do You Go" was written during a difficult time. It was a song about trying to be okay and people connected with it. It made Jessie feel less alone and is a special song to her.

The Overarching Theme of Her Debut Album

The overarching theme of her debut album, "That Ain’t No Man That’s The Devil", was anger. She had a lot of built-up anger, especially about men in her life. She had to get it all out.

The Story Behind the Album Title

She was writing a song called "Son of a Bitch" for the album and realized that the line encapsulated the whole album. It became the perfect title.

Translating the Album to the Stage

Jessie had a bad habit of playing unreleased songs before they came out. She was excited to be able to play the songs from her album on stage and see people sing along.

The Story Behind "Sip"

"Si p" was written recently and blew up when she posted it without planning. It was a spontaneous song that she needed for her soul after a serious album.

Working with Maren Morris on "Texas"

Jessie was a big fan of Maren Morris and wrote "Texas" with her in mind. It was a surreal experience to work with her and have her get on the song.

Advice from Maren Morris

Maren Morris was very sweet and genuine. Jessie took away the importance of being oneself and staying humble. She was inspired by Maren's kindness.

Working with Jelly Roll on "Wild Ones"

Jelly Roll reached out to Jessie and invited her to his show. They became friends and he got on her song "Wild Ones". He is a funny and inspiring person.

Advice from Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll's gratitude for life is something Jessie looks up to. His presence is always inspiring.

Advice from Other "Tenured" Artists

People have advised Jessie to remain herself, be humble, and stay close to family. This advice has stuck with her.

Working with Diplo

Diplo was the first famous person to reach out to Jessie. They talked about collaborating and a few years later, a song with Polo G happened.

Future of Her Career

Jessie wants to branch into makeup and fashion, but music is her main priority. She loves performing and being in the studio. Her goal is to win a Grammy and go on an arena tour.