Singer/songwriter Jacob Whitesides is an earnest performer, known for his romantic slow-burn pop anthems and heartfelt ballads. Whitesides, who initially gained attention for his online viral covers, built upon a 2012 appearance on The X Factor with a series of popular EPs. His 2014 release, 3AM: The EP, cracked the Top 30 of the Billboard 200, paving the way for his 2016 full-length Why. Whitesides has continued to mature, dipping into synthy electronic textures and R&B-influenced hooks on his 2019 EP Colors.
Born in 1997, Whitesides grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee where he...