KUALA LUMPUR / NASHVILLE — U.S. Awarded Pop Queen and the Golden Voice Queen of Europe JessC has added another major accolade to her growing list of achievements, winning World Artist of the Year at the 12th Annual Josie Music Awards in the United States.
The 12th Annual Josie Music Awards, the world’s largest independent music awards, attracted 101,791 entries from artists across more than 40 countries, bringing together independent musicians from around the world. From this highly competitive international field, JessC emerged as the recipient of the World Artist of the Year award.
The awards ceremony was held on September 20, 2026, at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the most iconic venues in American music.
Often described as the “Grammys of independent music,” Josie Music Awards honours outstanding independent musicians and their work across genre. Its judging panel includes experienced music professionals from across the industry, including Grammy-winning musicians, accomplished songwriters, record producers, and international music executives.
World Artist of the Year: A Major International Recognition
World Artist of the Year is one of the Josie Music Awards’ most significant international recognition, honouring performers whose work demonstrates strength across music creation, performance and international reach.
Unlike awards focused primarily on a single genre or regional market, the category reflects an artist’s broader presence within the international independent music landscape, including multilingual artistry, cross-cultural communication and overall artistic development.
For JessC, the honour represents another significant milestone in a career that has increasingly reached audiences beyond national and linguistic boundaries.
In addition to her World Artist of the Year win, JessC also received two further nominations for her song “One Chance” — Social Impact Song of the Year and Social Impact Video of the Year — giving her recognition across three award categories at this year’s ceremony.
Taking Multilingual Music to the International Stage
In recent years, JessC has steadily expanded her international music presence through songs recorded in English, Mandarin and Malay, using music, music videos and live performances to connect with audiences from different cultural backgrounds.
Her work has also earned a growing collection of international music awards and industry recognition.
Speaking about her latest achievement, JessC admitted that she was deeply moved and became emotional when she learned that she was the winner.
“Still taking it all in… This has been a dream of mine since I was young — to one day be able to make a meaningful contribution to my country. I never imagined that one day, I would have the opportunity to represent Australia, Malaysia and Asia on an international stage.”
JessC stressed that the award was not the result of one individual’s efforts, but the culmination of years of work by an international team supporting her music and career.
Gratitude to Her International Team
JessC expressed her appreciation to the organisers and judges of the Josie Music Awards, as well as the teams in Australia, the United States and Taiwan who have contributed to her music production, music videos and promotional work over the years.
She also thanked her management team across Australia, the United States, Europe, China, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia etc.
As her career has continued to develop internationally, JessC’s music has attracted attention from media organisations, radio stations, television outlets and music platforms across North America, Australia, Europe, Africa, South America and Asia.
Her work has also been featured by internationally recognised music publications including Rolling Stone, Billboard and Earmilk.
Despite the growing recognition, JessC said she does not see the latest award as the culmination of her journey.
“I know I still have so much to learn, and so many ways I can continue to grow. This is not the end. It’s the beginning of a brand-new chapter.”
She dedicated the honour to her family, her team and the fans who have supported her throughout her career.
“Your love, encouragement, support and belief in me have given me the strength to keep going. So… when I look at this award, I don’t just see my name. I see you.”
Based professionally in Australia and continuing to build her career across international markets, JessC is steadily extending the reach of her multilingual music to audiences around the world.
Her World Artist of the Year title at the 2026 Josie Music Awards now stands as another significant international milestone in that journey.
