Jade Bird
A young English songwriter with a powerhouse voice who channels classic American folk and country into urgent, contemporary anthems.
Born 1997 (age 29)·English singer·Birthday: October 1·Generation Z
Biography
Jade Bird emerged from a childhood shaped by constant movement—born in Hexham, raised on British and American airbases—with a deep connection to the storytelling of American roots music. Discovering artists like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn as a teenager, she began writing songs that fused that tradition with the directness of modern indie rock. Her self-titled 2019 debut album was a statement of intent, showcasing a voice that could shift from a tender ache to a raw, belted roar. Bird writes with a specificity that feels both personal and universal, tackling themes of heartbreak, independence, and resilience with a maturity that belied her age, quickly establishing her as a compelling new voice bridging the Atlantic.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jade was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jade Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Jade's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Released the critically acclaimed self-titled debut album 'Jade Bird' in 2019, which charted in the UK and the US.
- Her breakthrough single 'Lottery' garnered tens of millions of streams and became a staple of her live set.
- Performed on major television shows like 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Later... with Jools Holland.'
- Was nominated for the Brit Award for Best New Artist in 2019.
Did You Know?
She learned to play guitar by watching YouTube tutorials.
Her mother is a huge fan of country music, which heavily influenced Bird's early musical tastes.
She is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own experiences.
Bird is a fan of punk music and has cited the band PUP as an influence.
“I think the best songs are the ones that are brutally honest.”
