Kristy Jackson
Singer/Songwriter
Stories for front porch stages and beyond.
Kristy Jackson
Singer/Songwriter
Stories for front porch stages and beyond.
Kristy Jackson is a singer-songwriter, piano player, and passionate, emotive lyricist based in Greensboro, North Carolina. She writes about life situations, her heart writes the lyrics and her soul writes the music.
Her songs have reached millions, including the Top 5 country hit “Take It Back,” recorded by Reba McEntire, and the post-9/11 anthem “Little Did She Know (She’d Kissed A Hero),” which became the most requested track on New York radio and helped raise over $30,000 for charity.
But beyond the big moments, Kristy lives for the small ones. The quiet stories. The porchlight confessions. The kind of song that finds you when you need it most.
Over the years, she has performed across the country, written for major-label artists, and founded both a nonprofit supporting local musicians in crisis and a guitar project for refugees resettling in North Carolina.
After some time away from the stage, Kristy is finding her way back, one intimate show at a time. These days, she’s performing again in music venues, house concerts, and listening lounges, wherever hearts are open and stories are welcome.
I had the great pleasure of hearing Kristy Jackson recently. Whether it was a rockin’ country song, a ballad or humorous she sings with conviction. She’s a marvelous keyboard player with a powerful execution. I’d recommend her to anyone!!
From Her Piano to Your Playlist
All of Kristy Jackson’s music—albums, singles, and the stories tucked between the notes—can be found on nearly every major digital platform. Whether you’re streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, or Amazon Music, her songs are just a tap away.
From iTunes and YouTube to Napster, Shazam, Tidal, and Google Music, her catalog is widely available. You can even ask Alexa or Siri to “play Kristy Jackson,” and they’ll queue her up in no time.
Wherever you love to listen, her music is there ready to keep you company.
Listen on iTunes Below
From the Piano Bench
If you’d rather watch the music come to life, you’re in the right spot. Below you’ll find some of her performances. Some are polished, some are perfectly imperfect, but all of them are real. Grab a coffee, hit play, and stay awhile.
Past Gigs
- I kicked off the musical celebration for the beloved songwriter after Bruce Piephoff’s passing.
- Mulligan’s Songwriter Round, Maui, Hawaii in March of 2025
- I played at Martin’s Merchant Mercantile in July 11, 2025 Summerfield, NC
- Scuppernong Songwriter Round July 13, 2025 Greensboro, NC
- Boro Sessions, Oct. 5, 2025 – Opened for Bob Malone
Music heals. It lifts spirits. It helps people feel at home. And that’s what this is all about.
Strings Attached (in the Best Way)
Two programs. One mission. Using music to make a real difference.
Kristy started Triad Musicians Matter because she saw a need that hit close to home. In her community, musicians are often the first to step up—to play a benefit, to give their time, to help someone else. But when life throws them a curveball—illness, accidents, losing their home—there’s not always a safety net. That’s where Triad Musicians Matter comes in.
Since 2011, her nonprofit has been helping musicians and their families in the Triad area get back on their feet during hard times. Whether it’s paying a hospital bill or helping after a fire, they are there to support the folks behind the music.
In 2022, she expanded with the Guitar Resettlement Program, a project that’s close to her heart. They collect and refurbish donated guitars and give them to refugee families resettling here in North Carolina.
If you’d like to help them continue, you can donate here. Every bit makes a difference.
Got a Stage, or a porch? Let’s Talk.
Booking now for small venues, house shows, porch concerts, and intimate gatherings. If you’re interested in bringing Kristy’s music to your space, fill out the form below with a few details. She’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.