Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Alvarado. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Jennifer Alvarado is an international recording artist from Vale, North Carolina, and has amassed over 1 million streams on Spotify alone.
Her first EP project titled ”Playing with Fire” was released in April 2021. She a country pop EP titled “Songbird: Part One” in July 2022. “Songbird” is a two-part collection of songs that shows Jennifer’s growth as a writer and is sonically much different than her earlier projects. “Catfish” is the first single off the “Songbird: Part Two” EP that will be released in early 2023. Her music has a country sensibility with a pop current running through it. Her voice is smooth and passionate with a sweetness and power that merge seamlessly into satisfaction for the listener. Her sound is a mixture of country, pop, and blues that reflect an eclectic blend of influences.
She has been recognized locally for her songwriting and was named ”One to Watch” by Nashville Songwriters Association in Spring 2021 and Spring 2022. Her songs “IDWYB” and “Filthy Water” were Top 10 Finalists for “Best Pop Song” and “Best Modern Country Song” for the Spring and Summer 2021 World Songwriting Awards. She was just recently named the “2021 Country Artist of the Year” by Indie Star Radio. Her song “Curious” was a Finalist for “Best Pop Song” for the Winter 2022 World Songwriting Awards and won “Best Pop Song” for the Indie Songwriting Awards in Winter 2022. Her song “Rock This Way” was named “Best Pop Song” and “Best Overall Song” by the Indie Songwriting Awards in Spring 2022. Her duet “Starz Collide” with Canadian band, The Whythouse was just named “Best Duet” for the Summer 2022 Indie Songwriting Awards. She has been nominated for five International Singer Songwriter Association Awards, including “Female Vocalist of the Year,” a Josie Award for Female Music Video of the Year for “Filthy Water,” and a Carolina Music Award for Country Female Vocalist of the Year.
She will be playing in the Austin and Woodlands areas in March. Check out jenniferalvarado.com for more details on locations and dates.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely not been an easy road. Music has always been my safe place; however, it is also the place that takes the largest hit from outside sources. I have also dealt with a lot of performance anxiety over the years and had to learn to how to sing despite the fear.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a recording artist and songwriter. I started out in worship ministry and released my first project in 2015. During 2020, I began releasing my country pop material and have been pursuing that for the past few years.
I try to be very authentic and raw with my writing. Because of my involvement with recovery ministry, I have a desire to use music to help others. I want my music to help others feel like someone understands their situation and provide some type of hope…even if it’s encouraging someone to leave a bad situation. I try to be very honest about my struggles, fears, and insecurities because I think being vulnerable is the best and only way to help others.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc.?
My favorite book is titled “Anonymous.” That is one of our biggest fears as humans…to be unknown and thus not matter to someone. The book shows it is the seasons of life where we think nothing is happening and no one cares that God is really forming us.
I also love to listen to podcasts that specifically talk to songwriters about their process for writing and the stories behind their songs. “Big Sound Small Town” is a local podcast that I really love.
Pricing:
- Solo Set 2-3 hours $200
- Band (3-4 members) – negotiable
Contact Info:
- Website: Jenniferalvarado.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/Jenniferalvaradomusic
- Facebook: Facebook.com/jemmusic12
- Twitter: Twitter.com/guitardiva12
- Youtube: YouTube.com/jemmusic12
- SoundCloud: SoundCloud.com/jem1984
Image Credits
Jennifer Alvarado
Josh Alvarado
