"Some girls play with dolls. Some girls play in the mud with the boys. And some girls, like Jillian Valentine, pick up a guitar and grow up to become a rocker who sings her heart out."
-Zink Magazine
Jillian's honest approach to her writing is comparable to early vibe of a Sheryl Crow. Her voice is triple "S" – smoky, sultry and soulful."
-Veteran A&R Executive, Holly Hutchison
Sassy, yet soulful; Fresh, yet unforgettable – At just 24, singer-songwriter Jillian Valentine has already become a name familiar to many. Creating catchy pop hooks over a variety of rock, blues, & soul, topped with well-crafted, charmingly honest lyrics, her songs are a breath of fresh air in today's music scene. As if her songwriting skills weren't enough, it's Valentine's sultry, soulful voice that captivates her audience and keeps them hooked to her unique sound and style.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music (John Mayer, Melissa Etheridge) in Boston, Valentine studied voice, songwriting, guitar, and piano with some of the best musicians in the industry. Musically raised on multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters like Sheryl Crow and Ryan Adams, she considered it crucial to learn both guitar and piano to aide in the songwriting process, as well as to become a better musician and performer.
Post Berklee and Boston, Valentine has since moved to New York City. She recently completed her independent debut album in the studio, which was digitally released worldwide September 28, 2010.
