Gin Cooley Explained

Gin Cooley
Occupation:Model
Birth Place:Paris, Tennessee, U.S.
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:
Eye Color:Brown
Hair Color:Varies/Naturally Dark Blonde
Website:http://www.gincooley.com/

Jennifer "Gin" Cooley is an American model, psychotherapist, composer and vocalist.[1] [2] Cooley has appeared in several popular music videos, including cameos for Casey James’ "Let's Don't Call it a Night" Rodney Atkins’ "Take a Back Road,"; Joe Nichols’ "Take It Off"; Jason Aldean's "Take a Little Ride" and landed the lead role for Lady Antebellum’s hit song "Wanted You More."

Her music video, "Pocket Full of Hope" was an Official Selection and "Royal Reel Award" winner at the 2013 Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver, Canada.

Early life and education

Gin is a native of Paris, Tennessee and is the daughter of Tammy Muench.[3] She graduated high school at 16 from Gateway Christian Academy and attended Murray State University where she studied Fine Art but suspended her studies to focus on her modeling career. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Management magna cum laude from Bethel University (Tennessee) as well as a master's degree in Psychology with a focus in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Tennessee at Martin. In 2019, Gin was accepted into the Doctor of Psychology program at Western Kentucky University, with focus in applied psychology.[4] [5] [6]

Modeling career

2002–present

Cooley started her modeling career at 16, signing with BMG Chicago. Two months later she dropped BMG and signed with industry expert and manager, the late JJ Cortez in New York City. At 17, she signed with Elite Model Management Singapore, which launched her international career. She walked for Christian Dior's "Hardcore" show not even 3 months on the scene. She was represented by LookNow in Milan, Italy and later signed with Riccardo Gay walking in Milan Fashion Week seasons 2003, 2004 and 2005. She also had representation in Shanghai, China (ENVY Models), Taipei, Taiwan (FMI) and New York City (Women Management). She resided in Italy during the height of her fashion career and worked exclusively in the European market until her return to the United States. Gin appeared in various editorials for designers including Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Issey Miyake, Armani and Chanel. From 2009 to 2016 she was based out of Nashville, Tennessee with Wilhelmina Models/Dan Agency and was a featured cameo in several top country music video hits.

Filmography

Music videos

YearTitleArtistRole
2015Jacked Up (Remix)Charlie Farley, Colt Ford Bubba SparxxxBad Girl
2015There's a Party Going onDuke Boyz ft. Mikel Knight, JellyRoll and Kool WhipHerself
2014Home Sweet HomeJustin Moore ft. Vince NeilHerself
2014Tennessee HoneyBabi MacHerself
2012Wanted You MoreLady AntebellumGirlfriend
2012Take a Little RideJason AldeanHerself
2012"Let's Don't Call it a Night"Casey JamesHerself taking a bath
2011"Take it Off"Joe NicholsHerself
2011"Take a Back Road"Rodney AtkinsBass Player
2011"Finally Free"Micah BrownHerself

Film Festivals

Premieres and screenings

"Pocket Full of Hope" is a music video for a song that Gin composed and produced herself with the most nominal, obsolete equipment in rural West Tennessee. It is directed by indie film maker Jeff Wyatt Wilson and was an Official Selection and "Royal Reel Award" winner at the 2013 Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver, Canada. Gin plays herself in the video.[7] "Pocket Full of Hope" also screened as an Official Selection at the 2013 Memphis International Film and Music Festival at Purple Haze on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.[8]

"Oval Room" is a musical short which Cooley co-directed by Jeff Wyatt Wilson, world premiered at the 2015 Mykonos Biennale on July 4 in Mykonos, Greece.[9] Gin recorded and produced the song herself with "yardsale electronics" in rural West Tennessee. "Oval Room" was originally written by Blaze Foley. She plays herself in the video. "Oval Room"'s Canadian premier was held on September 10 at the 2015 Toronto Independent Film Festival at the Carlton Cinema in Toronto, Canada.[10] The U.S. premiere of "Oval Room" took place at the Harlem International Film Festival on September 12, 2015 at the Maysles Cinema in New York City.[11] Oval Room screened at the San Pedro International Film Festival on October 11, 2015 in San Pedro, Los Angeles at the legendary Warner Grand Theatre.[12] In February 2016, "Oval Room" was an Official Selection in the Honorable Mentioned category at the 11th Annual Socal Film Festival in Huntington Beach, California.[13]

Discography

Title Release Label Band
Breathing to the Rhythm feat. Gin Cooley"[14] 2011 Abstract Logic Recordings Charlie P.
Dollar Signs feat. Gin Cooley[15] 2018 CMCP Ya Boi Fade
Sad Song Sunday: Veneration 2018 Gin Cooley Gin Cooley
Fire Burning feat. Gin Cooley (single) [16] 2019 Smith Avenue Music Jaaz
Gin (EP)[17] [18] [19] [20] 2020 Gin Cooley Gin Cooley
Death of a friend2020
You Know Me 2020
Unattainable (single)[21] [22] [23] [24] 2020
Paramour 2020
Grow 2020
Wolf (single)2020
Wolf (Matiso Full Feeling Remix) 2020 Wechselstrom Music[25] Gin Cooley
Peace and Serenity feat. Gin Cooley (single) [26] 2020 Smith Avenue Music Jaaz
Death Before Dishonor (single)[27] 2021 Gin Cooley Gin Cooley
Pride (single) 2021
War March feat. Bjorth (single) 2021
Wanderer 2021 Hoppenfield Traxx Bjorth

Philanthropy

In 2016, Gin founded a child advocacy group "Gin Cooley's Fine Art Revival"[28] which consists of a celebration and collaboration of visual arts through fine and expressive art mediums to raise funds, awareness and provide information to victims of child abuse, children in high risk situations and various children's charities.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry County Native Gin Cooley to be Honored for Music Video. Paris PI. August 25, 2015.
  2. Web site: Cooley. Gin. Gin Cooley. Gin Cooley Official. Gin Cooley. December 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: McCutcheon . Bill . Henry County native Gin Cooley to be honored for music video . The Paris Post-Intelligencer . Paris PI . 26 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Biography. Gin Cooley Official. December 29, 2016.
  5. Web site: Джин Кули . Glamour Bulgaria . Glamour Magazine . 26 April 2021.
  6. Web site: GMARO Magazine March 2021 Issue #20 . Magcloud . GMARO Magazine . 26 April 2021.
  7. Web site: 2013 Official Selections. Canada International Film Festival. August 25, 2015.
  8. Web site: Pocket Full of Hope. On Location: Memphis International Film festival. August 25, 2015. June 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180616203915/http://onlocation.festivalgenius.com/2013/films/pocketfullofhope_onlocation2013_onlocation2013. dead.
  9. Web site: Oval Room. Mykonos Biennale. August 25, 2015.
  10. Web site: Toronto Independent Film Festival. Toronto Independent Film Festival. August 25, 2015.
  11. Web site: Oval Room. Harlem International Film Festival. September 10, 2015.
  12. Web site: The San Pedro International Film Festival (SPIFFest) invites you to Short Takes 3.. best events. SPIFF. September 28, 2015.
  13. Web site: Socal Film Fest. Socal Film Fest. January 17, 2016.
  14. Web site: Breathing to the Rhythm (feat. Gin Cooley) . Apple Music . 26 April 2021.
  15. Web site: Southern Recipe, Vol. 3 . Apple Music . 26 April 2021.
  16. Web site: Fire Burning (feat. Gin Cooley) . Apple Music . 26 April 2021.
  17. Web site: Gin Cooley Brings Out New EP 'GIN' . Fresh Out of the Booth . 26 April 2021.
  18. Web site: Golder . Paul . Artist Feature: Gin Cooley . Phoenix 98 FM . 26 April 2021.
  19. Web site: Vicino . Stephen . Gin Cooley Brings Out New EP 'GIN' . Music Existence . 26 April 2021.
  20. Web site: Gin - EP . Apple Music . 26 April 2021.
  21. Web site: Mendes . Nicole . In Conversation with Gin Cooley . Turtle Tempo UK . 26 April 2021.
  22. Web site: GIN COOLEY UNVEIL IMPRESSIVE NEW SINGLE ENTITLED "UNATTAINABLE" . The Further . 26 April 2021.
  23. Web site: Bound . Chris . Getting To Know... Gin Cooley . Mystic Sons . 26 April 2021.
  24. Web site: Staff . DCWS . Gin Cooley Drops Her Single "Unattainable" Ahead of Her New EP "Gin" . Dope Cause We Said . 26 April 2021.
  25. Web site: Weberknecht . Sascha . INTERVIEW / GIN COOLEY / REMIX EP – WOLF . Wechselstrom Music . 26 April 2021.
  26. Web site: Peace and Serenity (feat. Gin Cooley) . Apple Music . 26 April 2021.
  27. Web site: Gin Cooley – Death Before Dishonor (2021) . Faeton Music . 26 April 2021.
  28. Web site: Child Advocacy Group. Child Advocacy Group. December 28, 2016.