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Jessica Lois Ware, born on 15 October 1984, is a British singer and songwriter. She gained prominence with her debut studio album, Devotion, released in 2012, which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and included the single 'Wildest Moments'. Her second album, Tough Love, released in 2014, reached number nine in the UK and featured the singles 'Tough Love' and 'Say You Love Me'. Her third album, Glasshouse, came out in 2017 and reached number seven in the UK. Ware's fourth studio album, What's Your Pleasure?, released in 2020, adopted a disco-influenced style; it received critical acclaim, reached number three in the UK, and included singles such as 'Spotlight', 'Save a Kiss', and 'Remember Where You Are'. Her fifth album, That! Feels Good!, released in 2023, produced the single 'Free Yourself' and reached number three in the UK, also peaking at number sixteen on the US Top Album Sales chart. Ware has received multiple accolades, including seven Brit Awards nominations—one for Best New Artist and four for British Female Solo Artist—and two Mercury Prize nominations.