Make sure you take a view of the TEDx talk I gave at the University of Reno earlier this year. Nothing makes the TEDx folks happier than seeing lots of views, so make sure you spread the word
as well. It was such a great opportunity to rub shoulders with some amazing advocates of social justice of all walks of life. In particular, fans of the Inside Out Faith conversation will get a glimpse into what my speaking dates are like, addressing the serious issue of LGBT faith inclusion with a mix of humor and song.
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The Hymns of Christmas Online Concert
Merry Christmas, everyone!
It's that wonderful time of year again, where I dust off the ole trumpet and practice my backing harmonies! This year Margaret Becker and I will be performing The Hymns of Christmas live and online. No need to brave the cold, just turn on your computers, make a batch of eggnog and invite all your friends over!
The Hymns of Christmas record is, of course, available. So make sure you get yours so you'll be ready to sing along! And, don't forget, we've got custom ornaments as well. They're perfect for stocking stuffers and trimming your rockin' tree!
Come along, the more the merrier!
Happy Holidays!
Jennifer
The Hymns of Christmas Online Concert
Wednesday, December 17 @ 8pm CT
Tickets
A big thank you!
Hey all! I wanted to take a minute and let you know how meaningful all the positive feedback over Set Me Free and Facing The Music has been. My knees have finally stopped shaking and I’m really enjoying all the great responses I’ve received.
I’m always grateful to get a glimpse into how music and storytelling can inform, encourage, and inspire us as we go about our crazy lives. It’s not just personally encouraging to know how much you’ve enjoyed the music and the book, but it’s also wonderful to hear and see how, when any of us share our gifts, that it has the opportunity to spread with a good kind of infectious spirit.
So thanks for all the emails, letters, re-Tweets and Facebook posts. Thank you for your gifts of support and your help spreading the word as well. When you get a chance, please take the time to stop by iTunes or Amazon, or wherever you can to make your review of Set Me Free and Facing The Music. As you may know, your shared enthusiasm helps create the kind of buzz that helps others meet new artists through friends.
So, once again, thanks for being my friend and helping spread the word.
Peace,
Jennifer
National Coming Out Day Twitter Chat on Oct 11
Jennifer will be hosting a Twitter chat at 1pm ET/10am PT on Saturday, October 11 in honor of National Coming Out Day. Join JK online @jennifer_knapp with hashtag #KnappChat to ask questions and converse with other fans.
How do I join?
On October 11, search hashtag #KnappChat or join at www.TweetChat.com/room/KnappChat to see the conversation.
How do I contribute?
Tweet with hashtag #KnappChat or within www.TweetChat.com/room/KnappChat so that Jennifer and other fans can see your tweets.
Book & Album Pre-Order
Greetings, all!
As you can see, I’ve been hard at work, with both the making of a new record and the penning of my very first book! But after all the toiling away, I am more than ready to get out there and have some fun!
Much will be afoot this fall — concerts, book readings and much more, but of course, this would be rather boring if my friends didn’t come along. So make sure you keep your eyes peeled and voices warmed up. Let’s get together, make some noise and sing a few songs together. I can’t wait to pack my bags, tune up my guitars and hang out! See ya there!
Much love, Jennifer
Online Concert August 28
I will be doing a live webshow on Concert Window, which starts at 9:30pm EDT on August 28. Wherever you are in the world, you can tune in! I’ll be taking requests and answering your questions. You can purchase online tickets on a pay-what-you-want basis starting now at http://www.concertwindow.com/shows/7822-nashville-nights-jennifer-knapp. The webshow will not be available after the live broadcast. I hope you can join me!
New book Facing the Music
I've always loved questions. (Perhaps you've noticed — my lyrics are riddled with them.) I love musing about life's winding road, always curious about what adventure lies around the next corner. Through the years, I've learned to appreciate the many questions that I have faced, both in my own private life as well as those I've faced in public.
Questions like:
Why is music so important to you?
What experiences have you had in your life that lead you to write the way you do?
What led you to Christian music and why did you leave it?
How is it that you realized you were gay?
And…
When are you going to write a book about all this stuff?
After many requests, I've finally bitten the bullet and branched out into writing it all down for Facing the Music, coming October 7 and available for pre-order now.
In the book, I explore what have become the major forces that have influenced my path in life and the joy I've had in both the blessings and the challenges presented. From what life was like growing up, falling in love with music, the impact of finding faith, as well as navigating the impact of my coming out, taking the opportunity to write this book has been an adventure all its own.
I've always believed that each of us have an incredible gift to share with the world. We each have an adventure waiting for us in discovering what we have to offer and accepting the risk to share it with others. As my listeners and supporters, you have reminded me of that as you have shared your own with me. So now, as so many of you have asked, I'm humbly honored to be able to share a little of my own.
Pre-order Facing the Music now
And don't forget, we’re coming to the end of the PledgeMusic campaign for my new album Set Me Free. We're currently wrapping up the studio work and putting the tracks through the finishing touches of mastering. There's still time to help support through the PledgeMusic Campaign. There you can be among the first to buy a copy, see all the behind the scenes stuff, and even book a private home performance!
Thanks so much for your help getting this far! The fruits of all our labor are on the horizon!
—Jennifer
Photos from the studio!
We just started tracking for the new album on Monday!
I am so excited!! The new songs sound incredible. I cannot wait for you to hear them.
Here is a pic of the guys who have been recording in the The Toy Box Studio this week.
From LtoR: Doug Lancio (guitar), Lindsay Jamieson (drums), Justin Cary (bass), Jacob Lawson (producer), Lij Shaw (engineer)
I’ll be Tweeting & Facebooking you throughout this process. This should be fun.
If you’re after a more inside look, make sure and pre-buy through the PledgeMusic Campaign. That’s where I’ll be posting exclusive videos, pics and who knows what else?!
After this I’m headed to Tampa and the Philadelphia area for a couple shows and an Inside Out Faith event that you can find out more about on the shows page.
Stay tuned, jump in…Let’s do this!
xoxo
Jennifer
Join the PledgeMusic campaign now for an inside look at the album! You’ll get immediate access to several behind-the-scenes updates, including video of two new songs.
New Album
I would like to invite you to come along for the ride of making my new album! I have partnered with PledgeMusic in order to bring this project to life. You can support my new album through my PledgeMusic project, where I’ll be posting exclusive and behind-the-scenes content.
Update + Fall Tour
Greetings, my friends!
I trust you’ve all had a wonderful, energized summer. I know I have!
You might have noticed that I haven’t been out on the road much this year, but it’s not what you think. I haven’t escaped to any romantic beach. And to allay your fears that I might have again decided to run away Down Under, let me reassure you that it’s winter abroad, so I decided to summer in the good ole USA. No…while you’ve been sipping your sweet, cool cocktails beside the pool, I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes.
I’ve been quietly slaving away at some very exciting projects. I’m about ready to bust a gasket over the joy of it all. While it’s not quite time to spill the beans of what we’re planning over here at jenniferknapp.com, we’re getting really close to revealing all the news that’s fit to print!
The most obvious is that I’ve been obsessing, writing and polishing songs for the new record. I’ve had the chance to play a few special shows throughout the summer that I like to call “Smash-or-Trash.” It’s always my preference to get new songs out into the open, playing them for you lovely folks, and letting them find their footing. Not only do I get to see your faces when you hear them for the first time (which is a true pleasure), the songs also get a chance to grow. You might have seen a few live performances posted on YouTube, but don’t get too comfy…at times, the lyrics have evolved, merged and sometimes even taken radically different shifts of direction. I can honestly say at no time in my life has the music that’s come to me led me down such an adventurous path. They are challenging and inspiring my own journey in ways I never imagined possible and I can’t wait for the day when we get to harness them together and enjoy the ride!
So buckle up, stay tuned, and keep an eye out! I’ll need all the help I can get to make it through this Fall. There’s so much to do! There will be tons of Inside Out Faith events, some more Christmas shows with Margaret Becker and of course…recording a new record! Who knows what else we’ll dream up together?….
I can’t say it enough. I couldn’t dream of doing this without your love and support. It’s been a long journey back, but I’m finding my stride. Thanks for all the hugs and good cheer. Now let’s go have some fun!
Much Love,
Jennifer
Visit the shows page for the full list of fall tour dates.