6/4/2021, Mike Dowler and cohost, legendary bassist Leland Sklar had a wonderful time with singer/recording artist and actress Connie Jackson to episode 99 of ConversationsRadio! Connie Jackson is a singer/actress, born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. The youngest of four, Connie knew early on what she wanted to do with her life. In 1986, she packed up her car and moved cross-country to Los Angeles, where she has resided ever since.

Although Connie’s primary focus is acting, her career started with singing. Within months of settling in Los Angeles, she was hired by legendary choreographer, Michael Peters, for the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of the Michael Bennett production of "Dreamgirls" at the Ambassador Theatre in 1987.

Connie is proud and thrilled about releasing her very first single 'THIS DAY' featuring Terry Wollman on July 16th! Connie's career highlight are many. She has toured and recorded with pop music icon, Phil Collins, on the Finally…the First Farewell Tour, and the “Going Back” tour. 2015, Connie also toured briefly with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. Connie has performed on numerous special events for artists including, Patti Austin, Faith Hill, Michael McDonald, kd Lang, Seal, and many more. A bucket list moment was singing with Barbra Streisand at the Grammys, and MusiCares Person of the Year.

For over nine seasons, Connie has been a recurring guest star on NCIS as Elaine. Other television credits include, How To Get Away With Murder, Why Women Kill, and 9-1-1. You may also recognize her from countless television commercials. She is also the voice of Mariah Carey's Grandma Lucy in the animated movie, All I Want For Christmas Is You.

Connie's career highlight are many. She has toured and recorded with pop music icon, Phil Collins, on the Finally…the First Farewell Tour, and the “Going Back” tour. 2015, Connie also toured briefly with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. Connie has performed on numerous special events for artists including, Patti Austin, Faith Hill, Michael McDonald, kd Lang, Seal, and many more. A bucket list moment was singing with Barbra Streisand at the Grammys, and MusiCares Person of the Year.

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