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American singer-songwriter best known for performing the original English theme song for the Pokémon anime series. Born November 6, 1969, Jason Paige is a versatile vocalist, songwriter, and producer. His career spans pop music, commercial jingles, and voice acting. While he has released solo work and collaborated with various artists, his defining moment came in 1998 when he recorded the iconic theme song "Pokémon Theme (Gotta Catch 'Em All)" for the English adaptation of the Pokémon anime, launching him to international recognition within the franchise's fanbase.

• Paige recorded the Pokémon theme song in a single take after being called in as a last-minute replacement for another singer. He had no prior knowledge of the Pokémon franchise.
• Despite the song's massive global success, Paige did not initially receive substantial royalties due to the nature of the work-for-hire contract, a common situation in jingle singing at the time.
• He has fully embraced his association with Pokémon in later years, frequently performing the theme song at conventions (like Comic-Con and Pokémon GO Fest) and for fan events, becoming a beloved figure in the community.
• Paige has also worked extensively as a backing vocalist and session singer for artists like Barry Manilow, *NSYNC, and Ace of Base, and voiced characters in animated series like "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Dora the Explorer".