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{{unreferenced|date=September 2006}}=Synopsis==
[[Image:Jennifer Knapp(born April 12, 1974) is a Christian song writer.jpg|thumb|right|Publicity PhotoHer 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.==Contents==
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. {{topics}}* Songs - [[Undo me]]
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]]. {{opinions}}
==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.==Main article==
<blockquote>Jennifer Knapp (born April 12, 1974) is a Christian folk rock musician who has been self-described as "It was definitely time for just a girl with a break," she saidguitar. "I was touring Lay It Down while recording The Way I Am, then went directly into touring that record. It got Jennifer uses her music and heart-felt lyrics as a vehicle through which to where I was just doing shows relate the gospel to support the record, rather than having a record support the heart generation 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 expectsearching for authenticity, or because 'it's about that time.'" Knapp gave no indication of when new material will surface. "Trulymeaning, no plans and no promises of when," she saidrelevance. "At this time there's really not enough material, and I don't want to force anything just This desire for the sake of getting a record finisheddeeper and more authentic feel toward Christ has separated her lyrics and style from most Christian Artists." Knapp said she's leaving Her lyrics examine the future short-comings 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 humanity and the road life anytime soon. "The last seven years have been beyond my ability to imagine," she said. "[This] has been idea of sad realism of the road that [[God]] has afforded me world while still expressing the option hope of travelingChrist. Where that road leadsHer most famous song is A Little More, only -- and truly only -- He knowswhich is still played on CCM radio stations despite its age."</blockquote>
Months later it Knapp was revealed that received widely, and toured America after her critically acclaimed first CD release, Kansas. While touring Knapp had left her record company sung primarily in churches, festivals, and the [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]] industry behindlarge venues alike. However, Knapp Jennifer's approachability before and after shows is still listed as merely an artist on Gotee's web page. After affirmation of the feeling one gathers about her departure, from 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]]music.
==Discography==[[Image:knapp1.jpg|frame|Cover In addition to her own releases, she has collaborated with a number of Jennifer Knapp's 3rd albumartists on various studio projects and releases, "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 releaseamong them Audio Adrenaline, last 5 songs are from ''Circle Back'') [http://www.jenniferknapp.net/site/usa/home/home1024Grits and Third Day.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 ==* {{returnto}} [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 groupsSong writers]][[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]]
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