Jordy Shulman

Jordy
Jordy
Birth name	Jordy Shulman
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Website	www.jordymusic.com

Jordy Shulman, known by his stage name as Jordy (styled JORDY), is an American singer-songwriter.

Biography

Shulman was born Jordy Shulman and grew up in Northbrook, Illinois,[1] performing theater while attending high school.[2] He attended Boston University where he earned a degree in literature.

One of his first releases was the song "Be With Me". Released in 2018, the song was later signed and distributed by Armada Music. He later released the song "Just Friends" which premiered on Billboard.[3] He released his first album, Mind Games, in 2021.[4] In 2023, Jordy released the single "Story of a Boy". The song was influenced by "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)", a song by the rock band Nine Days, who also collaborated with him in the music video for the song.[5] The song is part of his album Boy, released in 2023.[6]

In 2023 he was nominated for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist from GLAAD Media Award[7] as well as nominations by Queerty Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards.[2] He has also made appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Today show,[2] and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.[1]

Discography

Albums

2021, Mind Games[8]
2023, Boy

Singles

2018, "Be With Me"[9]
2018, "Just Friends"[9]
2023, "Story of a Boy"[10]

References

Cohen, Michelle (October 6, 2021). "Viral singing sensation and Northbrook native JORDY 'creates safe spaces' through his music". Jewish Chicago.
Fragassi, Selena (April 17, 2023). "Jordy, pop star from Northbrook, gives 2000 hit a queer update with 'Story of a Boy'". Chicago Sun Times.
"Meet Jordy Shulman". Voyage LA. July 9, 2019.
"Refreshinly honest Mind Games brings Northbrook pop singer JORDY back home on tour". Daily Herald. November 11, 2021.
Manzella, Sam (January 26, 2023). "Jordy Puts A Queer Spin On An Early 2000s Hit With 'Story Of A Boy'". MTV.
Cornish, Ricky (April 20, 2023). "JORDY Reacts to 'Story of a Boy' Going Viral & Talks Sophomore Album BOY". Out.
Wong, Curtis M. (April 21, 2023). "Pop Artist Jordy Embraces The Wisdom Of Queer Experience On New Album". Huffington Post.
Linendoll, Will (April 21, 2023). "JORDY on how 'growing pains' and his 'inner child' inspired sophomore album 'BOY'". Good Morning America.
Crowley, Patrick (November 6, 2018). "Meet Jordy, the Heart-On-His-Sleeve Singer Who's Stuck in the Friend Zone". Billboard.
Mier, Tomas (January 26, 2023). "Rising Star Jordy Reimagines Nine Days' 'Story of a Girl' With a Queer Twist (and the Band Is All In!)". Rolling Stone.

External links

Official website

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[JChic-1] Cohen, Michelle (October 6, 2021). "Viral singing sensation and Northbrook native JORDY 'creates safe spaces' through his music". Jewish Chicago.

[CST-2] Fragassi, Selena (April 17, 2023). "Jordy, pop star from Northbrook, gives 2000 hit a queer update with 'Story of a Boy'". Chicago Sun Times.

[VLA-3] "Meet Jordy Shulman". Voyage LA. July 9, 2019.

[4] "Refreshinly honest Mind Games brings Northbrook pop singer JORDY back home on tour". Daily Herald. November 11, 2021.

[MTV-5] Manzella, Sam (January 26, 2023). "Jordy Puts A Queer Spin On An Early 2000s Hit With 'Story Of A Boy'". MTV.

[Out-6] Cornish, Ricky (April 20, 2023). "JORDY Reacts to 'Story of a Boy' Going Viral & Talks Sophomore Album BOY". Out.

[HP-7] Wong, Curtis M. (April 21, 2023). "Pop Artist Jordy Embraces The Wisdom Of Queer Experience On New Album". Huffington Post.

[8] Linendoll, Will (April 21, 2023). "JORDY on how 'growing pains' and his 'inner child' inspired sophomore album 'BOY'". Good Morning America.

[BB-9] Crowley, Patrick (November 6, 2018). "Meet Jordy, the Heart-On-His-Sleeve Singer Who's Stuck in the Friend Zone". Billboard.

[10] Mier, Tomas (January 26, 2023). "Rising Star Jordy Reimagines Nine Days' 'Story of a Girl' With a Queer Twist (and the Band Is All In!)". Rolling Stone.