His swagger is reminiscent of a young James Dean. His chiseled, yet unassuming good look conjures images of a more youthful Justin Bieber. His eyes glimmer with a hint of romance you’re sure he hasn’t experienced at his age. His personality is immediately engaging. As a teenager, Jacob Maicol is already a music veteran. He began his journey into music at 11, teaming up with three other musicians and touring central Indiana. The proverbial music bug bit him hard and his appetite for lyrics, rhythm and beats became insatiable. After his initial year of touring, he became part of the acoustic duo South Six 5. That pairing led Jacob on the road again covering songs from Journey, Ed Sheeran and others for performances at college-based dance marathons benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network; and as part of the Teen Nation Tour – striking out against bullying. One could say Jacob Maicol is living and singing out the story of his life.

That story has afforded this pop/rock vocalist the opportunity to perform during weeklong festivals leading up to the Country Music Awards in Nashville, TN and audition for America’s Got Talent. Jacob calls that experience intimidating but “absolutely amazing.”

Jacob became interested in music as an outlet for creativity and energy as a kid. Because of a rare bone disease, playing sports was not an option for Jacob. In fact, he spent a lot of time in Indianapolis’ Riley Hospital with multiple bone fractures and breaks, and often-extended periods of therapy. Singing and playing the guitar proved to be the perfect accompaniment for him. Now, Jacob Maicol is grabbing the spotlight on his own, and his cover of Labrinth’s “Let It Be” highlights his powerful chops and the camera’s love for him.

From coast to coast, Jacob is building up a ground swell of fans who love his voice reminiscent of Justin Timberlake and Zac Brown. In fact, the new South Florida resident counts Brown, Hunter Hayes, and Ed Sheeran as musical influences. With the release of “Let It Be” under his belt, Jacob continues to work on strengthening his voice and has eyes set on achieving one of his music goals – performing in Madison Square Garden.