Jax (singer)

Jax
Background information
Birth name Jaclyn Cole Miskanic
Born Atlantic Beach, New York, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, pop, pop rock
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2015–present
Labels independent

Jaclyn Cole Miskanic, known professionally as Jax, is an American singer from East Brunswick, New Jersey.[1][2] She finished third on the fourteenth season of American Idol, an American singing competition series.[3]

Early life

Jax was born in Atlantic Beach, New York,[4] and raised there and in East Brunswick, New Jersey.[5][6] She began singing at age 5.[7] Her father is a firefighter, injured on duty during the September 11 attacks, and her mother is a New York City school teacher.[8] In mid-2014, she studied at New York University in London, where she won the John Lennon Scholarship in songwriting via the BMI Foundation.[9]

Career

American Idol

Jax auditioned for the fourteenth season of American Idol, with the song "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles.[10] She sang ”Toxic” by Britney Spears for her first solo audition during Hollywood Week. Jax sang The Beatles’ “Let It be” for her final solo performance. She was the only contestant out of 80 to be declared safe immediately after the performance.[1] In April 2015, Jax became the New Jersey’s most successful American Idol contestant.[11] In March 2015, she performed at the Filmore in Detroit, Michigan wearing #thedress.[12] She performed Janis Joplin’s "Piece of My Heart" with Steven Tyler during the show’s season finale.[13] Jax finished third in the competition, and her first single, "Forcefield", was released following the finale.[14] In July 2015, Jax and the other top five American Idol contestants began the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2015.[15] The tour began in Clearwater, Florida and is scheduled to end in Riverside, California. The top 3 all released a single each, the top 4 all released an extended play each, American Idol Season 14: Best of Jax - EP, and the season 14 top 9, 8, 7, 6, and 5 all released a contribution each.

Performances

Week Theme Song(s) Original artist(s) Result
Auditions Contestant's choice "I Want to Hold Your Hand" The Beatles Advanced
Hollywood Week Most memorable auditions; Selected to Perform "Toxic" Britney Spears
Hollywood Week Hollywood round N/a N/a
Hollywood Week Group Round "Drive By" with Alexis Glanville, Sal Valentinetti, Kelley Kime and Monica Train
Hollywood Week Solo round "Let It Be" David Gray
House of Blues (Top 48) Contestant's choice "You and I (Lady Gaga song)" Lady Gaga
Top 24 Contestant's choice "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" Cher Safe
Top 16 Music of Motown "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Top 12 "Back to the Start" "I Want to Hold Your Hand" The Beatles
Top 11 Party Songs "Blank Space" Taylor Swift
Top 11 (Redux) Songs from the Movies "Grow Old with You" from The Wedding Singer Adam Sandler
Top 9 Songs from the 1980s "You Give Love a Bad Name" Bon Jovi
Top 8 Kelly Clarkson "Beautiful Disaster" Kelly Clarkson
Top 7 Billboard Hot 100 "Poker Face" Lady Gaga
Top 6 American Classics "Piece of My Heart"
"Beat It"		 Janis Joplin
Michael Jackson
Top 5 Arena Anthems "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
"White Flag"		 Jet
Dido
Top 4 Judges' Hometown
Contestant's own soul		 "Empire State of Mind"
"Human"		 Alicia Keys
Christina Perri
Top 3 Scott Borchetta's Choice
Judges' Choice
Hometown's Choice		 "My Generation"
"My Immortal"
"Misery Business"		 The Who
Evanescence
Paramore		 Eliminated

Post-Idol

Jax's first post-Idol recording, "La La Land", was released on January 6, 2016.[16] Her first music video was released later that day, for "La La Land". The song is lyrically about her experience on American Idol, and how reality TV in general is not always what it seems. [17] "I Don't Like Your Shoes" was released on February 14, 2016.

In August 2016, Jax revealed that she was battling thyroid cancer. [18]

In November 2016, Jax announced the release of her first EP, "Funny", set to be released on January 27, 2017.

Discography

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
2015 "Forcefield" – American Idol Top 3 Season 14
2016 "La La Land" –TBA
"I Don't Like Your Shoes"

References

  1. 1 2 "Jax on 'American Idol': 'Showcase Week' begins tonight". February 18, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ "When 'American Idol' Hits Home: A Tribute to Jax and East Brunswick, New Jersey". Billboard. May 5, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ "'American Idol': Jax Reveals 'What I'll Do Next'". May 13, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ Olivier, Bobby (February 19, 2015). "Passionate East Brunswick teen raises rare Jersey flag on 'American Idol'". NJ.com (NJ Advance Media). Archived from the original on February 21, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ "American Idol Contestant Jackie "Jax" Cole Wins Over America with Her Touching 9/11 Story". Bustle. January 15, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Hamill: Soulful New Yorker competes on 'American Idol'". Daily News. New York City. February 3, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ "About Jax". American Idol official site (Fox Broadcasting). February 17, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Hamill: Jersey girl makes good as 'Idol' star Jax embraces life in spotlight". Daily News. New York City. May 23, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ Makin, Cheryl (February 18, 2015). "Jax on 'American Idol': 'Showcase Week' begins tonight". MyCentralJersey.com.
  10. ↑ "'American Idol' Top 12: Jax is sole LIer selected". Newsday. March 11, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ "'American Idol' 2015 elimination: N.J. singer Jax gets the ax". May 12, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ "American Idol Contestant Jax Wears #TheDress". People. March 3, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  13. ↑ "'American Idol' Finale: Jax Gets Closure Rocking Out With Steven Tyler". Billboard. May 13, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Jax is ready to be crowned the next 'American Idol'". Courier News. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  15. ↑ "American Idol 2015! Live Tour Dates Announced". April 14, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  16. ↑ Spadea, Bill. "Jax peels back the curtain with new single 'LaLaLand'". WKXW. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  17. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6835390/american-idol-alum-jax-la-la-land-video. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7461950/american-idol-jax-thyroid-cancer. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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