The Los Angeles Times called Jennifer Knapp "a rising star"; People Magazine described her as "an uncommonly literate songwriter"; and Billboard proclaimed, "Knapp proves herself to be the cream that rises to the top." Her impressive critical praise only hints at her musical gifts, but grasping the true Jennifer Knapp experience is realized only by the empowering touch of her voice.
This Kansas-born singer-songwriter quickly sold over One Million copies of her three label releases, Kansas (debut), Lay It Down, and The Way I Am. Kansas is now RIAA certified Gold. Coupled with extensive touring, Jennifer has proven herself as a folk-inspired rock artist whose masterful stroke paints redemptive portraits of life's bumpy road. Song after song, she empties her soul through catchy poetic lyrics that utter the precise words so many hearts have long struggled to find.
From the London Symphony Orchestra to the profoundly intimate percussion, Jennifer Knapp’s albums have consistently featured realized, full-sounding backdrops and intense lyrical impressions. The musical dynamics draw out the emotion and passion, especially with the compelling spiritual themes that run through her songs. In fact, the struggles and inner-conflicts addressed in her music are often expressed in the form of confessional prayers. In this way, Knapp’s songwriting joins artists like Macy Gray, Bono, Lauren Hill, and others.
As a teenager, the classically trained Knapp attended Pittsburgh State University on a music scholarship. From there, Knapp began performing throughout the Midwest selling her two independent recordings at shows. Her second album, Wishing Well, attracted the attention of Nashville label Gotee Records, who signed her the following year. With her personal songwriting and gut-rock vocal style, Knapp immediately connected with a national audience who, like herself, had known difficulty in life and was looking for genuine insight.
As an incredibly active performer, Knapp has shared the stage with many greats, including several peers during dates she did on the last Lilith Fair tour. In the 120+ shows she performed yearly from 1997-2002, Knapp impacted millions of individuals. This makes it no surprise that Pollstar Magazine included her among its Top 50 touring acts of the Winter/Spring 2001 season.
Jennifer is currently in the studio recording her highly anticipated new album with plans for a 2010 release date.
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