Jacqueline Cenae Williams a.k.a. (J’Cenae), was born February 6, 1986 in Rolling Fork, MS. J’Cenae began singing at her local church and also competed in talent shows, and pageants.
In 2004 she auditioned for the local American Idol and won a spot to audition in New Orleans, LA and in Denver, Colorado in 2005. Her ability lead her to a music scholarship at Alcorn State University, where she performed with ASU Gospel Choir, ASU Concert Choir and Singers With A Purpose (S.W.A.P). Once leaving Alcorn around 2008, she began singing background for Blues singer Nathaniel Kimble and Chris Ivy.
In 2010 she began traveling with the legendary Marvin Sease. After his passing she began concentrating on her own music career while she continued to sing background for Southern Soul and Blues artist such as Vick Allen, Lacee, and Nellie Tiger Travis.
In 2016 J’Cenae released a single entitled “Good Stuff” as a result has J’Cenae has performed at numerous venues with her band. She has performed in MS, LA, AL, AR, TX, and at a number of Blues Festivals and Casino’s.
The sultry singer has also performed on shows with Tucker, Avail Hollywood, Dave Mack, Pokey, Bobby Rush, Grady Champion, Sweet Angel, Karen Wolf, Magic One, Rhomey and Calvin Richardson just to name a few.
In 2018, J’Cenae’s career took a favorable turn when recording artist Windell B took her under his wing. They began appearing on shows together, and in 2019, he began recording her on his label.
J’Cenae has released her latest, entitled “I Ain’t No Side Piece Lover.” Take a listen.
