8/23/10 Just arrived home from Africa after a month long trip. View my travel blog for pics and info on the two documentaries Nic and I were working on. Thank you for ALL your prayers!
6/23/10 New merchandise has arrived. Journals, Greeting Cards, and Bibles. Visit my online store today!
5/8/10 Women's Conference at Calvary Chapel Philadelphia was amazing! What a great group of women! Just returned home.
Thanks for all your prayers!
4/14/10 Just returned home from an awesome trip to Guyana, South America. Working on a documentary about teens living lives on mission! More news to follow!
3/5/10 "Creation Melody" Music video was the winning video for OurStage's Country Music Contest!
2/6/10 "Run" featured on TLC's Property Ladder" airing today 9 am EST.
1/7/10 Check out the newHOPE International video from our recent trip to the Congo, Africa. This is an amazing organization that helps fight poverty through microfinance. WATCH VIDEO!!!
12/22/09 "Creation Melody" music video featured on CMT top
20 Countdown Show. Watch Online.
12/16/09 Had a great trip to Philly where I was blessed to share music at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. What a GREAT church family!
12/7/09 Just returned from Nicaragua where I had the honor to sing at my friend Dawn Grey's wedding. Chcek out photos on Facebook.
11/18/09 New Website launched!
11/10/09 Creation MelodyNOW AVAILABLE on iTunes for download.
7/23/09 Watch thenew music videofor "Creation Melody." The video features Hurley surfer/artist Kim Diggs!
5/20/09 Watch abrief videohighlighting my time in the studio recording my new EP "Creation Melody."
2/2/09 Just returned from an awesome weekend in New Bern,NC! The Journey was such a great venue that offered an intimate setting. I felt free to be able to share my heart and music!!!!
9/23/08 I am now in the studio recording my new EP "Creation Melody!!" It will feature four new songs!! I am VERY excited about these songs and know that this is going to be a great project. Stay posted for updates and release information!!
8/22/08 I recently played a concert for a Life 4 Real WOmen's conference. It is an amazing ministry that has a heart to reach women of all ages!
8/18/08 My song "Beautiful" is available for free download on
TRue Campaigns website. An awesome site for young women!
5/19/08 You can now PRE-ORDER the Underground Sound Compilation at a special discounted price before its release May 27th!! Log onto to !! Thanks so much for supporting this AWESOME project!
4/10/08 Underground Sound CD Release Date coming May 27th!!
3/12/08 "Again" will be featured on a NuSpring Records release titled Underground Sound.The album will be distributed by EMI and available in stores everywhere May 27!!!!
11/10/07 The East Coast tour was a blast! Great meeting all of you who came out to watch the new Walking on Water movie. Pictures will be posted soon!
10/2/07 I'm going on tour with Walking on Water's new film Oct 13-Nov 11. My husband Nic was the director of this film.
10/1/07 The new Merchandise Store is now available!.Purchase Designed to Dream CD's,shirts,jewelry, and much more!
9/20/07 Jessica Will be playing in the Artist Ovation National Competition put on by Word Records, Artist Ovation, and the CFA Sept 22 in Nashville
8/29/07 Watch Jessica's concert _ Maranatha Chapel
7/28/07 Winner of the Artist Ovation Contest to play _ Unity Fest in Muskegon,MI Aug. 10
6/25/07 Playing at Kings Fest and opening up for The David Crowder Band and the Newsboys July 5th
6/15/07 Opened up for By the Tree in Culpepper,VA
6/10/07 Featured in Foam Magazine's June music issue
5/28/07 Reviewed on The Christian Pulse
5/20/07 Check out this story on Brio's site
5/13/07 Mohr Management signs Jessica McLean to roster
5/1/07 Today's Christian Woman Magazine reviews "Designed to Dream"
10-17-10 Ocean City, NJ. Calvary Chapel Ocean City. 800 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 3 morning services.
10-16-10 Ocean City, NJ FCA Surfer Girls Event. Ocean City Tabernacle. 550 Wesley Ave Ocean City, NJ08226.
10-2-10 Huntington Beach, Ca. "Your Designed to Shine" Event.
10-1-10 La Mirada, Ca. Biola University. Morning Chapel and Evening Event. 13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639
8-30-10 Kitty Hawk,NC. Kitty Hawk Methodist. 7 PM. 803 West Kitty Hawk Road 27949.
7-20-10 Uganda, Africa
7-4-10 Nags Head,NC. Church OBX. 10 AM. 3000 South Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
6-27-10 Kitty Hawk,NC. Kitty Hawk Bathhouse.. 8 AM.
6-18-10 Kitty Hawk,NC. The Promenade. 6 PM. 105 Promenade Lane 27949
6-4-10 Kill Devil Hills,NC. The Pit w/Corissa Snyder. 9 PM. $5
1209 South Croatan Highway 27948 (252) 480-3128
5-1-10 Philadelphia, PA. Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. 9 AM
4-30-10 Philadelphia, PA. Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. 7 PM
4-29-10 Philadelphia, PA. Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. 7 PM
4-1-10 Georgetown, Guyana. Video project
2-11-10 Virginia Beach,VA Hope International Fundraiser 7 PM
12-14-09 Philadelphia, PA. Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. 8 PM
12-13-09 Philadelphia, PA. Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia.8 PM
10-25-09 Africa Vision Trip for Hope International
10-24-09 Virginia Beach,VA. Shine the Light Festival featuring Sarah Reeves & DecemberRadio. 1-9 PM
9-26-09 Newport News,VA. Youth Challenge Outdoor Concert
9-18-09 Kill Devil Hills, NC. Liberty Christian Fellowship. 7 PM
8-23-09 Wilmington, NC. Calvary Chapel of Wilmington. 10 AM
8-22-09 Wilmington, NC. Christian Surfers Wrightsville. 6 PM
8-21-09 Wilmington, NC. Calvary Chapel of Wilmington. 7 PM
tickets available online
7-17-09 Kitty Hawk, NC. The Gallery. 8 PM
7-10-09 to 7-12-09 Rehresberg, PA. Teen Challenge Celebrate
7-9-09 Lancaster, PA. Hope InternationalArt Benefit. 6 PM
What's the sound of a feeling? The answer is the epitome of the songs that Jessica McLean gives life to. The lyrical content and sweet essence that Jessica lends to each and every composition emanates from the story of her young years. The human soul longs for things higher, warmer and purer and the gift that Jessica gives from the stage and on disc provide fuel for this need. While seeking the where's and why's of life, Jessica found plain truths to difficult questions and has intertwined the answers in verse.
Born in Hampton, VA, her father struggled with substance abuse. This offered much struggle during Jessica’s early years, a position that she continually writes lyrical content from. As a teenager, Jessica turned to a personal relationship with Jesus, bringing hope and purpose to her life. She now resides in the coastal town of Kitty Hawk, NC and is married to Nic McLean, director of numerous evangelical surf films, including"Noah's Arc" and “Walking on Water.” McLean’s films have had the privilege of premiering, with over 200,000 people in live attendance, across the United States and in over 20 different countries around the world.
Jessica's debut album Designed to Dream (2006) successfully launched her into the Christian music industry, allowing her to share the stage with bands such as the Newsboys, David Crowder Band and Sanctus Real. With influences such as "Jewel" and "Bethany Dillon", her collection of songs features rich and elegant vocals laced with personal pieces from her dreams and life ambitions. She has been featured in publications including Christianity Today and Today’s Christian Woman. Jessica has garnered much attention in the media breaking barriers as an independent artist .
Creation Melody (2009) is sure to please fans with McLean’s signature vocal delivery combined with an infusion of bluegrass and country instrumentation. With deep rooted reflection and heartfelt emotion, the four tracks reveal a maturity in McLean’s compositions. The songwriting, inspired by personal trials of a close friend’s death and a loved ones struggle with addiction, reveals her sensitivity to life’s hardships while maintaining an optimistic perspective to “look up, open your eyes, and realize, today’s a brand new day.” Creation Melody is a collection of songs that span all emotions. Jessica is living her dream, shining like a star and carrying the light into the darkness. Having been designed to dream, she wants to share this blueprint with you!
written by: Sue Ross
