Jennifer Alvarado is a singer/songwriter from Vale, North Carolina.
Her first EP project titled ”Playing with Fire” was released in April 2021. She is currently working on a country pop album titled “Songbird” that will be released in Summer 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. Her second single from the “Songbird” project, titled ‘’Rock This Way,” was released in June 2022. 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 just named “Best Pop Song” and “Best Overall Song” by the Indie Songwriting Awards in Spring 2022. 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.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for taking this interview! Are you performing anywhere LIVE?
Yes. I tend to have three to four live shows each week. You can find my latest dates on my website at: https://www.jenniferalvarado.com/tour
How important is the chemistry at the venue between you and the audience when you’re performing?
I definitely have felt a difference in the crowd and overall atmosphere at some of the venues I play. I think when you are not necessarily comfortable somewhere, you tend to keep a wall up with the crowd. That never translates well. I’ve played some really cool venues and aesthetically they were awesome, but I have avoided playing them again.
Does stage fright ever hit right before a set? How do you work through that?
Honestly, I get nervous every time I play a new place. I just played my first Nashville writer’s round last week and I was a mess. However, the nerves went away as soon as I started playing. I have always said when I stop being nervous, I will no longer play because for me the nerves keep me humble and grateful for where I am.
What kind of experience will your fans get at a show of yours?
Authenticity. I’m just me. I tell stories about songs. I tell stories about my clumsiness. I want people to see I’m a real person that just happens to get to live out my dreams. I want people to see me as approachable and real.
Any fun fan moments at a concert you can share?
Actually this past Saturday was really cool. I had so many little kids coming up to me. I kinda felt like a Disney character. I even had a couple dogs sit and listen ha ha. One little girl in particular stole my heart. She came up and sat right at my feet and just stared at me. I can remember being that age and being completely enthralled by singers…so it was a full circle moment.
Let us know all about your music right now and where our audience can listen to everything you put out to support!
I am currently finishing the second part of “Songbird.” And I’ll be heading into the studio this week to track some holiday music. I’m on all the streaming platforms and my music is also available on Reverbnation/Bandcamp and of course jenniferalvarado.com.
Direct Me Page – https://direct.me/jenniferalvarado
Official Website – www.jenniferalvarado.com
Spotify Artist Profile – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bM0RX6zTNn5MuKdpb92xU?si=d7Xr7cSlTkqcXXivm_9sIw&dl_branch=1
Instagram – @jenniferalvaradomusic
Tiktok – @jenniferalvaradomusic
Facebook Music Page – www.facebook.com/jemmusic12
Youtube – youtube.com/jemmusic12
Reverbnation – https://www.reverbnation.com/jenniferalvarado
Bandcamp – https://jenniferalvarado.bandcamp.com/releases
Twitter – @guitardiva12
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/jem1984
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