Billboard Canada – Robert Thompson“January is always a good time to peruse acts that look set for bigger and better things in the coming months…  Jones attracted Canadian music industry attention when Jayhawks main man Gary Louris agreed to produce her album.  …but then Jones is full of surprises…don’t be surprised if a label comes [...]

Paul CantinAbout five years ago, singer-songwriter Kirsten Jones was in New Zealand, on holiday from her work as a major-label account executive in Toronto, when she took a sea kayaking trip that would change her life. The leisurely paddle on the open water took an abrupt, dangerous turn when a storm blew in, leaving the [...]

Billboard Canada – Robert ThompsonOne of the Canadian artists we tipped in January to make waves during 2010, Kirsten Jones is following her dreams and creating some believers along the way. The latter include the Jayhawks’ main man Gary Louris, who produced the little-known Toronto alt country singer’s second album, “The Mad Mile”, and Blue [...]

Eric Thom…the beauty of (Kirsten’s) most outstanding trait comes through loud and clear on softer, more introspective compositions like the achingly beautiful “Shadows” and the more melancholic “Need You”, which have more in common with Maria McKee and Lucinda Williams… …her hurtin’ potential is painfully obvious on songs like “You Don’t Feel”, which offers that [...]

Beaches MetroEntertainmentby Bill MacLean Beacher wins country music award On the night of Sept. 16, in front of more than 4,000 country music fans gathered on the grounds of Magna International in Aurora, Beach singer songwriter Kirsten Jones took first place in the annual Magna Hoedown Showdown. The Hoedown Showdown is a showcase for aspiring Canadian singers and songwriters. This year 85 [...]

Zoe Gemelli*9 out of 10 stars* …Jones blends simplicity and maturity under a roots and pop umbrella by combining soft guitar-driven melodies, strong lyrics, and multi-layered vocals.  The album is a beautiful showcase of burgeoning talent… …Each track is a story told with either pop finesse or haunting subtlety.  Jones is less country than Lucinda [...]

HereIf you enjoy Natalie Merchant, Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow, Virginia native Kirsten Jones will be right up your alley. While she most closely resembles Merchant vocally, her strong songwriting skills and smooth vocals help to make the sounds of a winning combination here. – Ken Kelley