Who Is Alexis Jordan?

Alexis Jordan is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer from Columbia, South Carolina. Born in 1991, she first rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. She has since gone on to release multiple successful singles including her debut single “Happiness” which peaked at number one in the UK Singles Chart. In 2011, she released her debut studio album, Alexis Jordan, which was certified gold in the United Kingdom. In 2012, she received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for her single “Good Girl”.

Early Life

Jordan was born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in nearby Pineville. She began singing at an early age and was inspired by her mother who was also a singer. When she was 8 years old her family moved to Santa Clarita, California where she began taking voice lessons and performing in local talent shows. At the age of 14, she auditioned for the first season of America’s Got Talent and quickly became a fan favorite due to her powerful vocals.

Career

After her appearance on America’s Got Talent, Jordan signed a recording deal with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation in 2010. Her debut single “Happiness” was released in 2010 and topped the UK Singles Chart. Her self-titled debut album followed in 2011 and featured collaborations with J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul and Jadakiss. The album peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold in the UK. In 2012, Jordan was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her single “Good Girl”. She then went on to release two extended plays titled A1 (2013) and Subliminal (2014).

Legacy

Jordan has become known as one of the most successful contestants to come out of America’s Got Talent. She has toured around the world and collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul and Jadakiss. She has also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for her single “Good Girl”.