Kelly*Jones was born and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, where she learned to sing as a young girl in her father's church. As her passion for music grew, so did her musical influences, which include Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews Band, and Sheryl Crow. Today Kelly is a talented singer and songwriter who has performed at such prestigious New York City venues as The Bitter End, The Sugar Bar, Kenny’s Castaways and The Village Underground.Kelly*Jones is a soulful new artist for a new generation; her soothing voice, full of multilayered warm and subtle tones, immediately draws you in, while her thought-provoking lyrics keep you attentive and wanting more. Kelly blends pop, rock and hip-hop along with her soul music influence to create a signature sound that is uniquely her own. Kelly*Jones is much more than just a polished image or performer—she is a living, breathing vocal artist who is destined to become a legend. The star symbol in her name does not represent a shallow quest for fame or recognition, but is rather a guiding light in the midst of the darkness and mediocrity that prevails in the music industry today.
