Jessie grew up in Birmingham, Alabama with her five siblings. Her musical talents were unknown to many throughout high school until she got her first solo as a Sophomore at Spain Park High School. She became captain of the SPHS show choir and fell in love with performing. Her father, a musician, inspired her to sing and taught her how to perform by building her a stage in the family barn. Jessie currently attends a music school and works at a recording label in Nashville, but she is hoping The Voice can help her launch her singing career.
« WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT ALABAMA?
It’s hard to name only one thing, but I absolutely love the fact that Alabama is constantly evolving—especially where I live in Birmingham. I feel like every time I come home there are new restaurants, shops, and venues. Birmingham is establishing its own personality and I’m so proud to live in a place that has such good taste in music, fashion, food and more! Alabama is truly unique and without a doubt underestimated.
« WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN ALABAMA?
Truly one of the hardest questions to answer EVER! My family and I fell immediately in love with Jim ‘N Nicks barbecue. We go there often to feast on the out of this world cheese biscuits. I also love eating at Rojo in Highland Park. It’s such a cute and unique place where you can get great American or Mexican food.
« IF SOMEONE WAS COMING TO VISIT YOU FROM OUT OF TOWN, WHERE IS THE ONE PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE THEM?
I take them to Homewood! Visiting Octane in Homewood is a MUST! I love taking people through Homewood and seeing their surprised faces as they never expected Alabama to be so dang cute. Jackson’s cookie dough egg rolls are my favorite! For music, I love taking people to Iron City! Also, outside of Birmingham, I love taking people to see Mount Cheaha. I love hiking and that is where my dad proposed to my mom, so it’s a very special place to me.
« IN ONE WORD, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE ALABAMA?
Surprising.
« WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS ONE OF ALABAMA’S BEST KEPT SECRETS?
I think all of the beautiful parks like Little River Canyon, Mount Cheaha, and Noccalula Falls are some of Alabama’s best kept secrets.
Thanks for chatting with us, Jessie! Tune in to The Voice each week on NBC and vote for Jessie Pitts! Download The Voice app here and checkout Jessie’s latest single “Holding Out For A Hero” here!
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