Joel Cross Joel Cross New York, NY Joel Cross developed a passion for music in the church, singing gospel songs with his seven siblings. After picking up his first guitar at age 12, it was evident that making music was his calling. His dedication to perfecting his craft eventually led him to the University of North Texas where he studied jazz guitar. After graduation, Joel made a name for himself playing gigs throughout the Dallas music scene. Whether original music or cover, his heartfelt approach showcased his ability to make each piece sound new, truly a sound all his own. One afternoon, while playing the Dallas Arboretum, Joel decided to appease the crowd’s unconventional request for a Taylor Swift song. A fan happened to catch his very soulful rendition of “Shake it Off” on video and uploaded it to YouTube. The next morning, over a half a million people had watched the video, and Joel’s face was on every major news source in Dallas. The viral video quickly catapulted his career as he captured the attention of fans across the globe, including Ellen DeGeneres, America’s Got Talent, Capitol Records, Time, and MTV. Soul singer, India Arie, was also intrigued by Joel when she heard one of his original songs, “Candlelight,” and invited him to collaborate with her on her upcoming album. In addition to co-writing with India, Joel will soon be releasing a new full length album. Joel Cross’s tracks Chase the Wind by Joel Cross published on 2015-10-13T20:44:04Z Look At Me (feat. Erin Cross) by Joel Cross published on 2016-09-27T18:54:27Z Shake It Off (T. Swift Cover) by Joel Cross published on 2015-10-16T13:57:34Z Can't See by Joel Cross published on 2015-10-13T22:17:14Z Warm Kisses by Joel Cross published on 2015-10-13T20:42:25Z Lover's Dream by Joel Cross published on 2015-10-13T20:40:09Z Candlelight by Joel Cross published on 2015-10-13T20:40:07Z Misty by Joel Cross published on 2013-04-11T16:31:33Z Olivia Broadfield - Say Joelpiece (last minute)Remix by Joel Cross published on 2012-02-01T04:43:20Z
