She recorded “Million Miles” barefoot too. Ever since the young singer gave that girl her shoes, she’s performed without wearing her own. “To be honest, it was like a feeling of relief that all my feelings were written down and I felt relieved. “Million Miles” means a lot to me because it is relevant to these difficult times. I definitely want to share my love to everyone, and I hope that people can connect with it and relate to the story behind the song.”Īs fans have come to know, Jordan likes to perform barefoot, in honor of a young girl she met when was 6 who didn’t have any shoes. “When I was in the booth, while I was singing, my tears were running,” she says. Jordan felt that even while recording the song. I believe at that moment Republic saw my vision and understood me.” He wanted to sign me to Republic, to give me the opportunity to share my love, my music. Even being eliminated from the American version of the reality show, in February this year, hasn’t stopped her star from rising.Īfter being courted by a number of record labels, Jordan signed with Republic, and has just released her debut single, “Million Miles.” “From the very beginning of my career, I had offers to be signed, but my family and I wanted to wait and develop my talent for the right time,” she says, revealing a patience that belies her youth. “I knew at a very early age that in order for me to accomplish bigger things in my life, I had to wait in order to make sure I created something meaningful. I chose Republic because I feel I have a long career with them. When I was finishing the song in the studio, one of the producers played the song for Monte Lipman. Her version of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday” captured over 300 million views, and set her on a path that’s changed her life. “I found my purpose, it is to be a musician.” The singer, who was born and raised in Oslo but is now based in Los Angeles, was just 7 when her audition for the 2014 season of Norway’s Got Talent went viral. “Even being so young, I’ve always known what I wanted,” she tells American Songwriter.
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