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Classical Crossover Tenor ✨ Upcoming: *PRE-SAVE IN THE SPIRIT - OUT NOV 18*, Special Guest on Sarah Brightman’s A Winter Symphony • Europe 2026

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Joined September 2013
My new holiday EP, IN THE SPIRIT is officially coming November 18th! I’m so excited for you to hear this project … and now you can pre-save it now to be among the first to listen on release day! Can’t wait to share it with you! ffm.to/jaydref-inthespirit
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Excited to announce that my holiday EP, 'In the Spirit' will release on November 18th ... featuring 3 songs that are near and dear to my heart: Gésu Bambino The Little Drummer Boy El niño del tambor Also, I'm launching "IN THE SPIRIT: The 12 Days of Jay" today!
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Less than a month until Sarah Brightman’s ‘A Winter Symphony’ holiday tour begins! 💫 Sarah returns to Europe this November with her orchestra, choir and special guests, performing holiday favourites alongside many of her greatest hits. Final tickets at SarahBrightman.com/Tours
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FOR YOUR GRAMMY®️CONSIDERATION: “AMAR” BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCALS Thank you once again to @Kristin_Amarie , @TheDavidLanz , Kurt Bestor, & the Utah Film Orchestra for being part of this beautiful song.
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See you this Saturday at @WGI
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It was truly an honor to perform the National Anthem at the Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena! 🇺🇸🎤🏀
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Honored to be singing the National Anthem at the Washington Wizards game this Monday, March 16, at Capital One Arena!
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We are deeply honored to receive the Best Classical Crossover Song award from the CLOUZINE International Music Awards. Thank you for recognizing Amar and for celebrating the passion and artistry behind this collaboration. It means so much to have our music acknowledged this way
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Featured on 7 News WKBW “Voices” with Michael Wooten, discussing our February 5th concert at the beautiful Temple Beth Zion kicking off the stained glass concert series! Watch through to the end for a special preview :)
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(Fairly) #RecentlyInCT: Sarah Brightman with @JayDref @MoheganSun, 11/29/2025
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Next stop… Sugar Land, Texas! We can’t wait to see you all as A Winter Symphony arrives at Smart Financial Centre this Friday. Who’s joining us for a magical evening of music? 🎼 @jaydref @SmartLiveTX
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I’m truly over the moon to be performing at the historic Ryman Auditorium here in Music City. Knowing the stories and legends that have filled this place makes this moment incredibly special, and I’m so grateful to be part of it.
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Next stop… Nashville, Tennessee! Sarah is delighted to be joined on her A Winter Symphony Tour by the talented, award-winning classical-crossover artist @jaydref. Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome so far - we can’t wait to meet more of you soon! 🩵
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Thanks for listening to my music this year 🫶🏻
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Flyover! 💙❤️🇺🇸💙❤️ Go Bills
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