A B O U T

Jessie Lee Thetford is a singer-songwriter, artist, and musician. Residing in Leadville, Colorado, JLT emulates her Creator via charcoals, acrylics, and an acoustic guitar.

Her debut album, AWAKE, began construction as she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in painting and drawing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and was released in June of 2014.

N O W A D A Y S

Today, Jessie Lee continues to develop her art and songwriting, working towards a second album, helps with worship at First Baptist Church of Leadville, and assists with varying graphic and web design projects.

She enjoys savoring the crisp Colorado mornings, drawing close to friends over coffee, playing board games with her husband, and hiking with her sweet little corgi.

E A R L Y  O N

Born in Santa Maria, California as an Air Force Brat, Jessie Lee has lived in New York, Florida, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and now, Colorado.

She's not exactly sure what home means apart from being with those you love.

Places she hopes to visit: Belgium, Peru, Canada, Argentina, and the town of Juan Mata Ortiz in Mexico.

M U S I C A L I T Y

Jessie Lee always loved music, playing melodies on her mother's piano by ear, singing karaoke at Edwards Air Force Base's Summer Bash ("On Bended Knee" by Boyz II Men), and teaching herself guitar at the age of seventeen.

She currently loves listening to:
 Joseph, Stevie Nicks, Sylvan Esso, Snarky Puppy, José González, Aurora, Local Natives, and Liz Vice.