Birth Name: Leon Jackson
Born: 30 December 1988 (1988-12-30) (age 21)
Origin: Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Genres:Adult Contemporary, Pop, JazzInstruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active: 2007 – present
Labels: Sony BMG (2007–2009),Independent Label (2009-Present)
Associated Acts: The X Factor 2007 Series 4 Winner,Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Rhydian, Same Difference
Leon Jackson (born 30 December 1988) is a Scottish singer and songwriter who won the fourth series of the British television talent show The X Factor in 2007. The song which had contributed to his win, "When You Believe", was released as a single in December 2007 and reached #1 on both the UK and Ireland singles charts.
Two further download-only singles were released from the album: "Creative" (November 2008), which charted at #94 on the UK Singles Download chart, and "Stargazing" (January 2009).
In March 2009, Jackson was dropped from the Sony BMG label. Jackson stated that he was going forward with a previously scheduled concert tour. Jackson is currently dating Emily Biggs from the girl band Hope.
Early life:
Leon Jackson was born in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Before pursuing his singing career, he worked as a retail sales assistant with Gap.He was a fan of contemporary jazz, his hero being Michael Bublé, and has stated that during his early years, karate and singing was the only thing that made him happy. He got his black belt at the age of 10. Before he appeared on The X Factor, Jackson was planning to attend Napier University, studying architectural technology.
The X Factor:
"X Factor Live" tour
Appearances with Michael Bublé:
In December 2007, Jackson performed with Canadian performer Michael Bublé at Wembley Arena, singing Bublé's "Home". Jackson later said this had been the highlight of his life, because Bublé is his idol. In July 2008, Michael Bublé again invited Jackson to join him on stage at the Glasgow SECC for a duet of "Lost".
In October 2009, Buble said "I Am still in contact with Leon Jackson" and stated it has been tough for him since winning the show in 2007.
Awards and Nominations:
Young Scot award
In April 2008, Leon Jackson was awarded the "Young Scot" award, at Glasgow City Hall. He was given this award for being a positive role model to young people.
Music career:
Right Now (2007 - 2008)
UK Tour (2009 - present)
As of March 19, 2009, Jackson has been dropped by the Sony BMG label.
Scottish singer and songwriter Sandi Thom had lined up Jackson as a Supporting Guest Act in Glasgow as part of her Homecoming Scotland 2009 Tour.
As of April 2009 half of the concert dates had been cancelled. All but two of the joint tour days from England and Wales remained (with Same Difference playing a solo tour gig in Portsmouth), while seven of the nine tour dates in Scotland remained.
Jackson also announced he would change his musical genre from Old-fashioned Jazz to more guitar-led music. He is working with other musicians including Scottish singer Paolo Nutini's co-writer Jim Duguid as well as writers who have worked with James Morrison. He said "I am switching genres a bit and moving from old-fashioned jazz to the singer-songwriter I love." He added: "I love to sing in a style that's raw and bare. When I create a song on the guitar, it is honest and real. "I wasn't able to show these songs after winning X Factor because they were not well enough known."
On 28th December 2009 during the BBC Radio 1 chart of the decade, in which Jacksons debut single featured, DJ Nihal Arthanayake challenged Leon to get back in the studio and release some new material, after receiving a tweet via twitter suggesting that Jackson would definitely not be making the same chart in ten years time.
Tours:
Headlining
* The X Factor 2008 Tour
* Right Now 2009 UK Tour (With Same Difference)
Supporting
* Sandi Thom 2009 Homecoming Scotland Tour (Support act in Glasgow)
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