Jill J. Paquette | |
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| Also known as | Jill DeZwaan |
| Born | Jill Paquette 1979 (age 45–46) British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Folk,Christian pop,folk pop,folk rock,roots rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter,worship leader |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Reunion |
Jill Paquette-DeZwaan (born 1979) is a Canadianfolk musician andChristian pop singer. She launched her music career in 2003 with her first studio album,Jill Paquette, released byReunion Records.
Jill Paquette-DeZwaan was born inHouston, Canada[1] in 1979.[2] She is of French-Canadian and Native American ancestry. Raised in a musical family, Paquette first played piano at age three and began taking classical lessons that extended into her teenage years, eventually learning to play guitar as well. At 17 she attendedPrairie Bible College in Alberta where she planned to studyethnomusicology. An impromptu performance during anopen-mic night at a local coffeehouse during her first year led her to join a band fronted by classmateMatt Brouwer. Paquette and the band began playing dates around Alberta, and eventually she recorded a demo that made its way to Nashville.[3][4][5][6]
Her music recording career began in 2003 with her first studio album,Jill Paquette, released July 22, 2003, fromReunion Records.[3][6][7][8][9]Christianity Today named her as one of the Best New Christian Artists of 2003.[10] She was nominated for twoDove Awards and her debut album was awarded the 2004Juno Award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year.[11][12]
Paquette wrote two songs for the 2014 romantic dramaThe Song –"All I Wanna Be" and the film's title song, "The Song (Awaken Love)." She appears in the film singing "I Love You Truly," which is also featured on the film's soundtrack.
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