|
|
| (7 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| − | {{unreferenced|date=September 2006}} | + | {{Infobox_Contents | |
| | + | topic_name =Jennifer Knapp |
| | + | [[Image:Jennifer Knapp - Kansas.jpg|center|thumb|Knapp's major debut, ''Kansas'']] | |
| | + | subtopics = Songs - [[Undo me]] |
| | + | * [[Contemporary Christian Music]] | |
| | + | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} | |
| | + | }} |
| | | | |
| − | [[Image:Jennifer Knapp.jpg|thumb|right|Publicity Photo]]
| + | Jennifer Knapp (born April 12, 1974) is a Christian song writer. Her lyrics examine the short-comings of humanity and the sad realism of the world while still expressing the hope of [[Christ]]. |
| | | | |
| − | '''Jennifer Knapp''' (born [[April 12]], [[1974]]) is a [[Christian]] [[folk rock]] [[musician]] who has been self-described as "just a girl with a guitar." Jennifer uses her music and heart-felt [[lyrics]] as a vehicle through which to relate the [[gospel]] to a generation of people searching for authenticity, meaning, and relevance. This desire for a deeper and more authentic feel toward [[Christ]] has separated her lyrics and style from most Christian Artists. Her lyrics examine the short-comings of humanity and the idea of sad realism of the world while still expressing the hope of Christ. Her most famous song is '''A Little More''', which is still played on CCM radio stations despite its age.
| + | Her most famous song is A Little More, which continues to be played on CCM radio stations. |
| | | | |
| − | Knapp was received widely, and toured America after her critically acclaimed first CD release, ''Kansas''. While touring Knapp sung primarily in churches, festivals, and large venues alike. Jennifer's approachability before and after shows is merely an affirmation of the feeling one gathers about her from her music. | + | Knapp was received widely, and toured America after her first CD release, Kansas. While touring, Knapp sung primarily in churches, festivals, and large venues. |
| | | | |
| − | In addition to her own releases, she has collaborated with a number of artists on various studio projects and releases, among them [[Audio Adrenaline]], [[Grits]] and [[Third Day]]. | + | In addition to her own releases, she has collaborated with a number of artists on various studio projects and releases, among them Audio Adrenaline, Grits and Third Day. |
| | | | |
| − | ==Current News== | + | ==Quotes== |
| | | | |
| − | In an interview from the January/February [[2004]] issue of [[Relevant Magazine]], Knapp stated that she was taking a break from music for a while, leaving the future of her career in [[God|God's]] hands.
| + | ==Links== |
| | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Knapp Wikipedia - Jennifer Knapp] |
| | + | *[http://www.jenniferknapp.com Homepage - Jennifer Knapp] |
| | | | |
| − | <blockquote>
| + | {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Famous Christians]] -> [[Song writers]] |
| − | "It was definitely time for a break," she said. "I was touring Lay It Down while recording The Way I Am, then went directly into touring that record. It got to where I was just doing shows to support the record, rather than having a record support the heart of the people I was supposed to be serving. I don't want to make and tour another record just because that's what people expect, or because 'it's about that time.'" Knapp gave no indication of when new material will surface. "Truly, no plans and no promises of when," she said. "At this time there's really not enough material, and I don't want to force anything just for the sake of getting a record finished." Knapp said she's leaving the future of her career in God's hands. She's still overwhelmed at what opportunities she's already had, but she's not eager to return to the road life anytime soon. "The last seven years have been beyond my ability to imagine," she said. "[This] has been the road that [[God]] has afforded me the option of traveling. Where that road leads, only -- and truly only -- He knows."
| |
| − | </blockquote>
| |
| | | | |
| − | Months later it was revealed that Knapp had left her record company and the [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]] industry behind. However, Knapp is still listed as an artist on Gotee's web page. After her departure, her record company released a greatest hits CD. Because she had a five-CD contract with her record label ([[Gotee Records]]), they released a live [[Compact Disc|CD]] featuring 13 live tracks in January, [[2006]].
| + | [[Category:Christian songwriters]] |
| − | | |
| − | ==Discography==
| |
| − | [[Image:knapp1.jpg|frame|Cover of Jennifer Knapp's 3rd album, "The Way I Am"]]
| |
| − | *''Circle Back'' ([[1994]])<ref>(Independent 5 song cassette only release) [http://www.jenniferknapp.net/site/usa/home/home1024.htm]</ref>
| |
| − | *''Wishing Well'' ([[1996]]) <ref>(Independent release, last 5 songs are from ''Circle Back'') [http://www.jenniferknapp.net/site/usa/home/home1024.htm]</ref>
| |
| − | *''Kansas'' ([[1998]])
| |
| − | *''Lay It Down'' ([[2000]])
| |
| − | *''The Way I Am'' ([[2001]])
| |
| − | *''The Collection'' (2-Disk) ([[2003]])
| |
| − | *''8 Great Hits''
| |
| − | *''Live'' ([[2006]])
| |
| − | | |
| − | == References ==
| |
| − | <references/>
| |
| − | | |
| − | == External links ==
| |
| − | * [http://www.jenniferknapp.com/ Jennifer Knapp's Official Website]
| |
| − | * [http://www.jesusfreak.com/knapp Jennifer Knapp's first Website]
| |
| − | * [http://www.gotee.com/ Gotee Records]
| |
| − | * [http://www.phpbbserver.com/jk Unofficial Jennifer Knapp forum]
| |
| − | | |
| − | [[Category:American musical groups]]
| |
| − | [[Category:Christian musical groups]]
| |
| − | [[Category:Christian musicians|Knapp, Jennifer]]
| |
| − | [[Category:Dove Award winners|Knapp, Jennifer]]
| |
| − | [[Category:1974 births|Knapp, Jennifer]]
| |
| − | [[Category:Living people|Knapp, Jennifer]]
| |
| − | [[Category:People from Kansas|Knapp, Jennifer]]
| |
| − | [[Category:Contemporary Christian music|Knapp, Jennifer]] | |
Jennifer Knapp
 Knapp's major debut, Kansas |
| RELATED TOPICS |
|
| SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS |
|
| CONTENTS |
|
Jennifer Knapp (born April 12, 1974) is a Christian song writer. Her lyrics examine the short-comings of humanity and the sad realism of the world while still expressing the hope of Christ.
Her most famous song is A Little More, which continues to be played on CCM radio stations.
Knapp was received widely, and toured America after her first CD release, Kansas. While touring, Knapp sung primarily in churches, festivals, and large venues.
In addition to her own releases, she has collaborated with a number of artists on various studio projects and releases, among them Audio Adrenaline, Grits and Third Day.
Quotes
Links
Return to Christianity -> Famous Christians -> Song writers
