"The first record I ever listened to was Elvis Presley, and I remember thinking, 'Man this guy is cool!' The swagger he had really helped my confidence, because he really made me think that a white boy could make music like this."

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Source: Jesse Owens: Champion Athlete. Book by Tony Gentry, Heather Lehr Wagner, 2009.

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Jesse McCartney

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Jesse McCartney is a singer-songwriter known for his emotive pop music and exploration of themes like love and personal growth.

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