To an outsider, for Jennifer Nickerson to write both her music and lyrics, as well as perform and entertain for large crowds might seem like a no-brainer. She’s grown up in Dallas, Texas; but country music isn’t where it all started. Jennifer was essentially born singing. She’s been singing and playing piano in church since she was little; and has never had fear about performing for an audience, whether it was the congregation at church or singing the National Anthem at venues up to 60,000 people. From BBQ joints, Festivals, to Ranger Games and Dallas Cowboy Games, to singing in front of a President of the United States!
Jennifer has written both the music and lyrics of every song, on every album, “Girl Next Door,” “Keep On Keepin On,” and “Waiting for you.” Her newest album “Summer Wind” was co-written by Jennifer and Zac Maloy (Grammy Award – Winning artist and songwriter with Warner Chappell Music.)
It wasn’t until 2007 that this Journey truly took flight! “Chasing Dreams”, one of the songs on the Girl Next Door album, embodies the spirit of her journey. Having always admired the sounds and styles of Faith Hill and Martina McBride, as well as Shania Twain, Jennifer felt drawn to the country music genre when she set out to find her own voice. Coupled with country music staples including both steel guitar and violin, Jennifer’s alto voice lends soulfulness to her music, and her lyrics are honest and relatable.
Jennifer has a HUGE heart for people, and especially those in the military. Her father is a West Point Graduate (Class of ’67.) A few Memorial Days ago she wrote “America” off her Waiting For You album to personally say THANK YOU to those in service and their families! Since then she has teamed up with several military organizations from American Airlines, Air Power Foundation, Wounded Warriors, etc. and special events to honor our military, whether past, present, or the fallen. She has performed with Gary Sinise Foundation, and last year opened a show singing her song, while Lee Greenwood closed the show singing “Proud To Be An American.”
No matter what song you listen to, or which of Jennifer’s shows you attend,
you will always leave with a bigger smile on your face and a happier heart! Jennifer’s motto is “Happiness is a Choice” and she lives to help others find theirs!