Alexis Jordan

I had the opportunity to photograph and meet a rising star from the USA, she was visiting Australia, appearing at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and also popped on stage to Rihanna's concert. I met her at an in-store singing and signing at Westfield Parramatta. I found her to be a vibrant and happy young lady who had so much fun doing what she does. She was flanked by the wonderful team at Sony music and a great team of security and a manager from Roc Nation who ensured she was looked after - and she certainly was.

Alexis really connected with her audience and I will watch her future progress with much interest.

Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. After being eliminated from the show, she began to upload cover songs on YouTube, of which received millions of views. The exposure led Jordan to the attention of production team Stargate and rapper Jay-Z, who both went on to sign her to their label, StarRoc/Roc Nation.

In the United States, "Happiness" reached number one on the U.S Hot Dance Club Songs[5] and Hot Dance Airplay charts. It also charted in the top five in the United Kingdom and Australia, where it certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Jordan's second single "Good Girl" was released on February 18, 2011, and debuted at number eighteen on the Irish Singles Chart, It also debuted at number six on the UK Singles Chart marking her second top 10 hit in the UK.

(from Wikipedia)