Jill Sobule
Jill Sobule was an influential singer-songwriter known for her iconic '90s hits, particularly 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel.' Born in Denver, Colorado, Sobule was a trailblazer in the music industry, becoming the first openly LGBTQ-themed artist to chart in the Billboard Top 20. Her career spanned over three decades, during which she released 12 albums addressing various social issues including LGBTQ+ rights, disordered eating, and the death penalty. Sobule's music resonated with many, and she was celebrated for her storytelling and engaging performances. Tragically, she passed away at the age of 66 in a house fire, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists and fans alike.
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Australia· 2025-06-28
Jill Sobule was a singer from Colorado who gained fame primarily for her 1995 song 'I Kissed a Girl'.
USA laulja Jill Sobule suri põlengus
Estonia· 2025-05-04Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song I Kissed a Girl, died in a house fire Thursday.
Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter known for I Kissed a Girl, dies in a fire at the age of 66
Canada· 2025-05-04
Jill Sobule was a singer-songwriter known for her hit song I Kissed a Girl, which became the first openly queer song to enter the Billboard Top 20.
Morreu Jill Sobule, autora da canção queer I Kissed a Girl que fez história | Música
Portugal· 2025-05-03
Jill Sobule was a groundbreaking US songwriter whose hit I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first song with openly-gay themes to crack the Billboard Top 20.
Groundbreaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire
Ghana· 2025-05-02
Jill Sobule died in a house fire.
Jill Sobule (66): uhořela při požáru domu
Czech Republic· 2025-05-02Jill Sobule was a singer-songwriter whose hits included the satirical anthem Supermodel and the groundbreaking single I Kissed a Girl.
Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl singer, dies in Minneapolis house fire aged 66 | Music
United Kingdom· 2025-05-02Jill Sobule was a singer and songwriter known for her hit songs and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Jill Sobule, Singer Behind ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dead at 66
United States· 2025-05-02Jill Sobule was a ground-breaking American songwriter whose hit I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first song with openly-gay themes to crack the Billboard Top 20.
Ground-breaking musician dies in Minneapolis house fireUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02Jill Sobule, singer of 1995 hit tracks 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Supermodel,' has died at the age of 66.
Jill Sobule, singer of iconic ’90s anthems ‘I Kissed a Girl’ and ‘Supermodel,’ dead at 66 in house fireUnited States· 2025-05-02
