Jordy Shulman

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Jordy
Birth nameJordan Shulman
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels 300 Entertainment
Website www.jordymusic.com

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

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Biography

Jordan Shulman was born in Northbrook, Illinois. [1] His grandfather is educational psychologist Lee Shulman. He performed theater there 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

EPs

Singles

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