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12 Days to Reggae Sumfest

Published:Saturday | July 5, 2014 | 12:00 AM

This year marks the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest. In recognition of this, The Gleaner, in partnership with Headline Entertainment and Summerfest Productions, is counting down to the festival with a daily feature of short facts on billed artistes and the event.

  • Jamaica's Musical Princess

Reggae Sumfest features Jamaican songbird Tessanne Chin on the local scene after she captured the hearts of many across the globe on Season Five of NBC's 'The Voice' competition.

The singer's sophomore album, Count On My Love, was released on Tuesday, July 1, and instantly climbed to the number-three spot on the iTunes chart. Holding on to her roots, Chin lured many with her reggae-fused, pop-rock sound, becoming Jamaica's very own musical princess.

Her charm has warmed the hearts of many. Her radiant smile, infectious personality and with her soul-piercing voice, this princess continues to captivate crowds across the world. Most recently, she had her audience in awe at the St Kitt's Music Festival.