Jennifer Hanson looks like someone you would really like to know. She is also a breath of fresh air in today's entrainment scene. Hanson took to the WQMX stage for another Rising Star Showcase in front of a packed house of contest winners last night and she did not disappoint.
California born Hanson moved to Nashville some 10 years ago. You may have seen her on the video channels from time to time, and has had a single or two grace the radio but you sense that for her it's a new day. Hanson has a new record label, a new album this summer, and a new single.
A gifted songwriter, Hanson reminded us while on stage of some of her more popular songs that she's written. She gave us a terrific rendition of the Bucky Covington song, "A Different World" and "Leave The Pieces" the number one song by The Wreckers, both written by her.
You really root for young acts like Jennifer Hanson. She is as likable and approachable as anyone you would ever meet. Extremely confident and smooth on stage, she has one of those voices that is straight forward and soothing at the same time. Hanson is not some breathy-coffee house singer, or some over-the-top soaring balladeer.
She is seasoned and extremely professional. The music is honest, and true. I think the real test of a great country singer is how believable the song is, that the particular artist is singing. She passed, I believed every single word. These were her words, there was no doubt. You could sense that if she wanted to play another hour, everyone would have been good with that.
Hanson's new single 73, is a deeply personal song she wrote based on her own family's story. About her parents divorce and the aftermath. She sang it beautifully on the acoustic stage, it should be terrific to hear it on the upcoming album.
I liked everything there is to like meeting Jennifer Hanson. She wowed to crowd and put on a really great Rising Star Showcase.
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