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Jillian Cardarelli | |
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| Born | Haverhill, Massachusetts U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | https://www.jilliancardarelli.com/ |
Jillian Marie Cardarelli[1] is an American country music artist and actress.
Music
[edit]Cardarelli was nominated in 2014 for an Independent Music Award for her song, "Worth the Whiskey".[2] In 2017, she was named "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know" by Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter called her song "Strong", written with Charles Esten, "One of 2020's Most Powerful Songs".[3][4] In 2024, Cardarelli collaborated with songwriter and artist Vince Gill, releasing her song "I'll Get Over You," which featured Gill.[5]
Acting
[edit]In 2025, Cardarelli made her acting debut as Janie Carson in the first season of Crossroad Springs on Great American Family cable television network.[6] She performed the series’ theme song “Crossroad Springs,” co-writing it with co-star Jonathan Stoddard and songwriter Ryan Sorestad.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Cardarelli married sports agent Brian Parker on May 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.[7]
In June 2026, Cardarelli revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is being treated at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. “My hope is that young women hear my story and understand the importance of knowing their bodies, trusting their instincts, and advocating for themselves,” she said.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "AMERICAN BLUE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ↑ "13TH Annual Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced!". People. March 11, 2014. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ↑ Ilana Kaplan; Marissa Moss; Robert Crawford; Brittney McKenna; Jeff Gage; Jon Gugala (August 8, 2017). "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: August 2017". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ↑ Tricia Despres. "Jillian Cardarelli and Charles Esten Come Together to Create One of 2020's Most Powerful Songs". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Jillian Cardarelli and Vince Gill Play Golf Together. Now, They're Collaborating on 'I'll Get Over You' (Exclusive)". People.com. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- 1 2 "Jillian Cardarelli Steps Into the Spotlight with Acting Debut in Crossroad Springs". All Country News. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ↑ Tricia Despres (May 18, 2021). "Country Singer Jillian Cardarelli Marries Sports Agent Brian Parker in Romantic Tennessee Wedding". People. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ↑ Despres, Tricia (June 10, 2026). "Jillian Cardarelli, 33, Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Trust That Something Good Will Come from This' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved June 11, 2026.