Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

And single releases ù especially the number one hit "You're Beautiful" ù brought him to fame in 20

And single releases ù especially the number one hit "You're Beautiful" ù brought him to fame in 2005. His style is a mix of pop, rock and folk. Along with vocals, James Blunt performs a variety of instruments, including piano and guitar. He is signed to Linda Perry's independent American label Custard Records. Blunt won two BRIT Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, and was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2006. Blunt subsequently released his second album, All The Lost Souls, in 2007; this album was certified gold within its first week of release. The first single from his second album, "1973", was Blunt's first Global Number 1 in October 2007, beating "You're Beautiful" which peaked at Number 2 in the United World Chart.

Was a British Australian[1][2] painter who specialized in landscapes. His work is held at the Nation

Was a British Australian[1][2] painter who specialized in landscapes. His work is held at the National Gallery of Victoria[3] and the National Library of Australia[4] amongst other places.

Is a Grammy-nominated English R&B musician and soul singer originally from Colchester, Essex, he has

Is a Grammy-nominated English R&B musician and soul singer originally from Colchester, Essex, he has one older brother, and one younger sister. Hunter's career began with a band called, "Howlin' Wilf and the Vee-Jays," who released one album in 1986 title

Is an American rock musician. He is most famous as having been a guitarist in the alternative rock b

Is an American rock musician. He is most famous as having been a guitarist in the alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and for his eclectic musical projects of recent years, including A Perfect Circle.

James Ingram was born in Akron, Ohio. He began his career in the '70s as part of the band Revelation

James Ingram was born in Akron, Ohio. He began his career in the '70s as part of the band Revelation Funk with Bernard Lawson, Sr., also from Akron. During this time, Ingram developed a reputation in the Los Angeles area as a session vocalist, and came to the attention of ex-Motown songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier. Dozier invited Ingram to contribute vocals to some material; one such song, "Love's Calling," garnered some airplay.

Is a Taiwanese-American award winning artist and illustrator living in Los Angeles.He was educated a

Is a Taiwanese-American award winning artist and illustrator living in Los Angeles.He was educated at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Upon graduating in 2001, he quickly became an acclaimed cover artist for DC Comics, garnering seven Eisner aw

Was a prominent American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter and big band leader.Jimmy Dorsey w

Was a prominent American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter and big band leader.Jimmy Dorsey was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the son of a music teacher and older brother of Tommy Dorsey who also became a prominent musician. He played trumpet in his youth, appearing on stage in a Vaudeville act as early as 1913. He switched to alto saxophone in 1915, and then learned to double on clarinet. While little-known now, Jimmy Dorsey played on a clarinet outfitted with the Albert system of fingering, as opposed to the more common Boehm system used by most of his contemporaries including Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw

Popularly known as Jim Croce, was an American singer-songwriter.Croce scored a handful of hit songs

Popularly known as Jim Croce, was an American singer-songwriter.Croce scored a handful of hit songs in the early '70s, but died in an airplane crash just as he was beginning to capitalize on his success. He is probably best remembered for the songs "Time in a Bottle" and "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown," both #1 hits in 1973.

Is an English pop singer. Produced by Mousse T., he became famous in Italy in summer 2006 with the s

Is an English pop singer. Produced by Mousse T., he became famous in Italy in summer 2006 with the single "You You You".As a boy, he began to play the piano and then guitar with noticeable results. He soon became able to play five instruments with no teac

Is an American pop singer, actor, film and television producer, and author. He grew up in Mississipp

Is an American pop singer, actor, film and television producer, and author. He grew up in Mississippi and rose to fame as the bass singer for the American pop boy band 'N Sync. 'N Sync's success led Bass to experiment with film and television, primarily a

Was an Australian cartoonist who drew Jimmy Bancks' original creation, Ginger Meggs.

Was an Australian cartoonist who drew Jimmy Bancks' original creation, Ginger Meggs.

Was a modern artist specializing in installation sculpture and in performance art.[1] His works incl

Was a modern artist specializing in installation sculpture and in performance art.[1] His works include "The Death of James Lee Byars" and "The Perfect Smile".

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles and pair skating. His pairs partner was

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles and pair skating. His pairs partner was his sister, Grace. In singles, he placed seventh at the 1932 Winter Olympics. In pairs, he and Grace Madden placed 11th at the 1936 Winter Olympics.

Was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences. At the time of his

Was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences. At the time of his death, he was the wealthiest man in California, and left the majority of his estate to social and scientific causes.Lick found his time in Buenos Aires to be difficult, due to his ignorance of Spanish and the turbulent political situation in the country. However, his business thrived and in 1825 Lick left Argentina to tour Europe for a year. On his return trip, his ship was captured by the Portuguese, and the passengers and crew were taken to Montevideo as prisoners of war. Lick escaped captivity and returned to Buenos Aires on foot.

An international concert pianist. He was a prize-winning graduate of the Royal College of Music wher

An international concert pianist. He was a prize-winning graduate of the Royal College of Music where he studied with Phyllis Sellick and John Barstow – and early success was achieved after he gained representation by the Young Concert Artists Trust.He then went on to play as soloist and has gained particular distinction for his collaborative work with many major orchestras and artists.

A Canadian artist known for his wilderness landscapes, nostalgic images of Canada's past, and portra

A Canadian artist known for his wilderness landscapes, nostalgic images of Canada's past, and portraits. He is most noted for his heritage Moments in Time series[citation needed] where he combines historical photographs and records with present day imagery to create historical tributes.Lumbers has contributed time and supported many charities over the years. He has appeared on many TV and radio shows and numerous newspaper and magazine articles have been written about him.[citation needed] He decided to establish his own Publishing Company in 1991 and published his own work and the work of other Canadian Artists that needed support.

Was the most widely known puppeteer in American television history.[1] He was the creator of The Mup

Was the most widely known puppeteer in American television history.[1] He was the creator of The Muppets and the leading force behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and The Muppet Show and films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Dark Crystal (1982). He was also an Oscar-nominated film director, Emmy Award-winning television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Was an American tenor.He made his debut in 1952 with the Central City Opera in Colorado as Rodolfo i

Was an American tenor.He made his debut in 1952 with the Central City Opera in Colorado as Rodolfo in Puccini's "La bohème." He sang minor roles at the Metropolitan Opera from 1953 to 1957, while he was still a student. In 1957, he moved to Europe and made his debut at the Vienna State Opera. He had great success with the Zürich Opera.

Was a Scottish-born American landscape and cattle painter of the Hudson River School. His older brot

Was a Scottish-born American landscape and cattle painter of the Hudson River School. His older brother, William Hart, was also a Hudson River School artist, and the two painted similar subjects.

Is an important American painter known for painting lush figurative interiors and landscapes, though

Is an important American painter known for painting lush figurative interiors and landscapes, though as of 2006 his work has become markedly more abstract.

Was an early American statesman. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Marylan

Was an early American statesman. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland and the namesake of Fort McHenry, the bombardment of which inspired the American national anthem Star-Spangled Banner. He was also a delegate to the Cont

Was an American-born, British-based painter and etcher. Averse to sentimentality in painting, he was

Was an American-born, British-based painter and etcher. Averse to sentimentality in painting, he was a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". He took to signing his paintings with a stylized butterfly, possessing a long stinger for a tail. The symbol was apt, for Whistler's art was characterized by a subtle delicacy, in contrast to his combative public persona. Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler titled many of his works 'harmonies' and 'arrangements'.

Was a U.S. lithographer with Nathaniel Currier.After going to work for Currier's firm as bookkeeper

Was a U.S. lithographer with Nathaniel Currier.After going to work for Currier's firm as bookkeeper in 1850, Ives' skills in business and marketing contributed significantly to the growth of the company. In 1857 he was made a full partner, and the company

Is an award-winning Australian actor, singer and writer. He is the author of the musical drama The H

Is an award-winning Australian actor, singer and writer. He is the author of the musical drama The Hatpin which premiered in Sydney on February 27th 2008 and the critically acclaimed Song Cycle "LoveBites".

Was an American artist and illustrator. He worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartoon

Was an American artist and illustrator. He worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartooning, but is best remembered for his posters.