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Jennifer Knapp

Jennifer Knapp (born April 12, 1974 in Chanute, Kansas) is a Grammy nominated, Dove Award-winning Christian folk rock musician. She is most well known for her first hit single "Undo Me" from the album Kansas.

Background

Knapp was brought up irreligiously in Chanute, Kansas. As a classically-trained performer Knapp played trumpet in high school, and attended Pittsburg State University on a music scholarship.[1] It was there that fellow students inspired her to open her mind to spiritual matters and eventually incorporate them into her music.[2]

From there, Knapp began performing throughout the Midwest selling her two custom recordings at shows. Her second indie album, Wishing Well, attracted the attention of Nashville label Gotee Records, who signed her the following year.[3]

Kansas, her critically acclaimed debut release, was received widely and eventually sold over 500,000 copies, becoming Gold certified by the RIAA. Today she has sold over One-million CD's from three releases. She began touring America, singing primarily in churches, but has also appeared at festivals such as the 1999 Lilith Fair, and at large venues.

For Lay It Down, her 2000 release, she began moving toward a mainstream sound. This release garnered a Grammy Award nomination in 2001.[4]

In addition to her own releases, she has collaborated with a number of artists on various studio projects and releases.

Leaving Christian Music

In an interview with Relevant Magazine, Knapp stated that she was taking a break from music for a while, leaving the future of her career in God's hands.[5]

Months later it was revealed that Knapp had left her record company and the CCM industry behind. However, Knapp is still listed as an artist on Gotee Records' web page. Because she had a five-CD contract with her record label, they released a greatest hits album and a live album.

Current News

On February 26, 2008, Gotee Records reissued a 10th anniversary edition of Kansas with remastered and additional tracks.

Discography

  • Circle Back (1994)
  • Wishing Well (1996)
  • Kansas (1998) - RIAA Gold Certified
  • Lay It Down (2000)
  • The Way I Am (2001)
  • The Collection (2-Disk) (2003)
  • 8 Great Hits
  • Live (2006)
  • Kansas GOLD([2008])

References

  1. ^ Jepson, Barbara (2002-03-15). "Songs From a Christian With Attitude". The Wall Street Journal. pp. W10. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Jepson, Barbara (2002-03-15). "Songs From a Christian With Attitude". The Wall Street Journal. pp. W10. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Jepson, Barbara (2002-03-15). "Songs From a Christian With Attitude". The Wall Street Journal. pp. W10. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Final Nominations For The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards". Billboard Magazine. 2001-01-13. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Unknown". Relevant Magazine. 2004-01-01. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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