The State Theatre Presents
Alice Peacock and Jessica Willis Fisher
Alice Peacock is a seasoned singer-songwriter and recording artist known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. With seven albums to her name, Alice’s work spans major label releases and independent projects, including her self-titled album Alice Peacock, which features the popular duet “Bliss” with John Mayer. Her music has been placed in numerous TV shows (Dawson’s Creek, Smallville, What I Like About You, The Ghost Whisperer) and films (Because of Winn Dixie, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!) as well as in national ad campaigns such as Hershey’s Bliss chocolate.
Beyond her musical achievements, Alice is dedicated to social causes. A former trustee and board member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the GRAMMYS) she has advocated for artists’ rights, including testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee alongside Lyle Lovett on behalf of artist performance royalties for broadcast sound recordings. She also founded Rock For Reading, a nonprofit that raises money and supports grassroots literacy programs through music concerts.
Her most recent album, Minnesota, was released in 2019, produced by Phil Madeira in Nashville with a stellar cast of musicians. No Depression Magazine described the release as “stunningly beautiful” and “an entrancing album.” Alice lives in Cincinnati with her family, including their golden retriever and two cats.
Jessica Willis Fisher is a singer-songwriter-fiddler with a storyteller’s heart.
Raised playing traditional folk music from an early age, she performed with her family band in the Irish, Country, and Bluegrass music scenes and made appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and America’s Got Talent. Her Americana-leaning debut solo album “Brand New Day” features both deeply autobiographical lyrics and foot-stomping anthems. Her sophomore record “Blooming” is an ode to the power of knowing who we are, all our beautiful scars and vulnerable strengths included. Its main theme is the celebration of healing and growth as illustrated through the vibrant beauty of nature and features a blend of acoustic centered folk-Americana, singer-songwriter, and old-time sounds, including fiddle driven instrumentals.
Jessica is also the author of “Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice” and is a passionate advocate for survivors of trauma. She lives in Nashville, TN with her husband Sean and Australian Shepherd, Bucky.
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