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Jon Hume

b. 1983

Australian-born New Zealand musician

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Born 1983. Jon Hume is a New Zealand and Australian singer, guitarist and songwriter.

Jon Cobbe Hume (born Jonathan Daniel Cobbe) is an Australian-born New Zealand musician, songwriter and producer based between Los Angeles and Nashville. He has written and produced songs for JP Cooper, Galantis, Bebe Rexha, Guy Sebastian, Sofi Tukker, Dean Lewis, Icona Pop, Elle King, Joshua Bassett, Wilder Woods and Zhu. He is also known as the eldest of three brothers (with Peter and Dann Hume) who made up the New Zealand band Evermore (1999–2014), of which he was the lead singer.

In 2019 Hume and Lewis were acknowledged by APRA AMCOS for co-writing "Be Alright" when it was added to their billion streams list. At the APRA Music Awards of 2023, Hume won Most Performed Alternative Work for co-writing "Hurtless" with Lewis; it was also nominated for Most Performed Australian Work. Hume's song "Don't Forget" featured as the opening theme song of Welcome to Wrexham since the second season.

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Also known as
Jon Cobbe Hume, Jonathan Daniel Cobbe

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jon Hume?

Australian-born New Zealand musician

When was Jon Hume born?

Jon Hume was born on 6 November 1983 in Lismore.

What is Jon Hume's occupation?

Jon Hume is a singer, guitarist and songwriter.

What nationality is Jon Hume?

Jon Hume is New Zealand and Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jon Hume

· Wikidata: Q6270943

· DBpedia: Jon Hume

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MLA: "Jon Hume." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jon-hume/.

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