Biography

Alexis Jordan, born on April 7, 1992, is an American singer and actress hailing from Columbia, South Carolina. She gained recognition after competing in the inaugural season of America's Got Talent in 2006. Despite being eliminated, she found success by sharing cover songs on YouTube, garnering millions of views. Her talent caught the attention of Norwegian production team Stargate and rapper Jay-Z, leading to her signing with their joint label, StarRoc. In September 2010, Jordan released her first single, "Happiness," which topped the charts in the Netherlands and Norway, while also achieving a top-three position in Australia and the United Kingdom. On February 25, 2011, she released her eponymous debut album, "Alexis Jordan."