Don Jole

Don Jole is a spirited vocalist involved in the performing arts since the age of nine. Hailing from Huntsville, AL, Don has performed in musicals as well as classical theatre, bringing passionate performances to his audiences and adding to his reputation as a multi-talented artist.In 1998, Don was signed by the Ford modeling agency and quickly rose to become one of their premier talents. His success at Ford brought him to New York City where opportunities for film and TV were in abundance. He teamed with Innovative Artists, a leader in the industry and was promptly awarded leading roles in the feature film “Winner Takes All” and in the soap operas “As the World Turns”, “Guiding Light” and “All My Children”. Don had proved to be a “natural” performer. Still Don’s true passion for singing went unrecognized and unfulfilled . Growing up in the Deep South, Don began his dream of becoming a vocalist in the church choir. Through gospel rhythms combined with a southern flare, Don was finding not only himself but his voice and his true passion as well. It was obvious Don was something special.Ever mindful of his health as well as the health of others, Don established a personal training business in New York. Through this venture, Don met Jamie King, a leading artistic director in the music field, dealing with names such as Ricky Martin, Brittney Spears, Nsync and many others. As Jamie’s exclusive personal trainer, Don was exposed to the inner workings of the music industry and was truly encouraged by Jamie to move forward in his pursuit of a career in music.Don received a full scholarship to Palm Beach Atlantic College of Performing Arts. After eye-popping performances in both vocal showcases and musical theatre, Don continued his education with academic scholarships, attending the University of CA, Irvine and Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He obtained a double major in biology/exercise physiology and a minor in mathematics, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.96 overall grade point average.