changed the scores to make it appear closer. This was a common theme throughout the competition. Post Rising Star Jesse received a recording contract with Capitol Records as a result of winning the show, but shortly parted ways due to creative differences. After parting ways with Capitol, he began performing sold-out shows in New York and Nashville in front of larger audiences all from the exposure he received after performing on national TV. In May 2015, Jesse performed two songs on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" and shortly after that, he met Kerry Gordy (Industry executive and son of Berry Gordy) and Al Bell (Former head of Stax Records) who helped introduce him to Curb Records. In early 2016, Jesse signed a record deal with Curb Records and quickly went into the studio that summer to record his long-awaited debut album. His album was recorded at Cove City Sound and Tiki Recording studios on Long Island. I'm Not Like Everybody Else On March 16, 2018, Jesse announced the release of two music video releases of his original song "Preaching Like The Pope" and his cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean". In April, Jesse and his band embarked on a short New York tour to promote the release of his debut album I'm Not Like Everybody Else on vinyl. The tour was followed by a number of performances in Los Angeles and Nashville. In June, his album was officially released on all platforms. On October 26, 2018, Jesse released a cover of John Lennon's "Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)". Throughout 2019, Jesse and his band performed in many different states around the country including North Carolina, Colorado, and Missouri. He eventually made his debut overseas performance in Manchester, England at the Blackthorn Music Festival. His debut album even managed to crack two top ten charts in the U.K. Jesse performed at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Woodstock in Bethel Woods, N.Y. At the end of 2019, Jesse's contract with Curb Records ended and he officially parted ways with them after 3 years of working together. Brain tumor In January 2021 while at his parents' house on Long Island, Kinch fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a large left-sided brain tumor. He underwent surgery several months later, and an estimated 85% of the tumor was successfully removed. However, post-operative complications left him unable at the