French
DeutschJennifer Lynn
Jennifer Lynn | |
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| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | jenniferlynn |
Jennifer Lynn is a German-based American-born singer. She is the winner of season 14 of the German talent competition The Voice of Germany, having competed on the team coached by Samu Haber.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lynn toured the US as a dueling pianist and singer before moving to the Netherlands in 2009 to perform for the Dutch club and piano bar Crazy Pianos. While in the Netherlands, Lynn was invited to perform for members of the Dutch Royal Family, including King Willem-Alexander, Princess Margriet, and Prince Pieter-Christiaan. [2][3] In 2014, Lynn married and moved to Germany to support her husband's career and raise their children. After their separation in 2022, Lynn resumed making music.
Career
[edit]In 2005, Lynn released her studio album, In a Moment.[4]
The Voice of Holland
[edit]In 2013, Lynn auditioned for the fourth season of The Voice of Holland, singing "Fix You" by Coldplay. All four coaches on the show (Marco Borsato, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Ilse DeLange and Ali B) turned their chairs for her. Lynn chose to be a part of Team Ali B. She was eliminated in the Semi-finals. During her time on the show, two of her songs' studio version reached the Dutch Single Top 100: "Fix You" reached #29 on 4 October 2013, and "Zombie" charted at #98 on 6 December 2013. She also recorded a Christmas single along with the season's fellow top 8 contestants, "Christmas Hearts", which charted #29 on 21 October 2013.
| Performances on The Voice of Holland season 4 | ||||||
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| Round | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result | |
| Blind Audition | "Fix You" | Coldplay | 6.8 | 4 October 2013 | All four chairs turned; joined Team Ali B | |
| Battle Round | "You're Still the One" (vs. Laurèn ter Horst) | Shania Twain | 9.4 | 8 November 2013 | Saved by coach | |
| Live shows | "Wicked Game" | Chris Isaak | 2.1 | 22 November 2013 | ||
| "Waves" | Mr. Probz | 3.1 | 29 November 2013 | Saved by public | ||
| "Zombie" | The Cranberries | 1.3 | 6 December 2013 | |||
| Semi-finals | "Set Fire To The Rain" | Adele | 3.2 | 13 December 2013 | Eliminated | |
Post The Voice of Holland, Lynn released her album, 6 Degrees.[5]
In 2015, the Netherlands Red Cross commissioned her to write and perform Carry Me as a tribute to all volunteer aid workers, releasing it on International Red Cross Day.[6]
The Voice of Germany
[edit]In 2024, Lynn auditioned for the fourteenth season of The Voice of Germany, singing "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. All four coaches on the show (Mark Forster, Yvonne Catterfeld, Kamrad, and Samu Haber) expressed interest in working with Lynn, leaving the decision to her as to who would be her mentor. Lynn ultimately chose to be a part of Team Samu. During her performances, Lynn played the piano, accompanying her vocals. She won the season on 6 December with 29.49% of the public vote.
Upon winning the show, Lynn sang her original song, "Light the Sky", which was then released as a single.
| Performances on The Voice of Germany season 14 | ||||||
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| Round | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result | |
| Blind Audition | "Dreams" | Fleetwood Mac | 4.2 | 4 October 2024 | All four chairs turned; joined Team Samu | |
| Battle Round | "Crying in the Rain" (vs. Petter Bjällö) | The Everly Brothers | 9.3 | 24 October 2024 | Saved by coach | |
| Team Fights | "Angel" | Sarah McLachlan | 13.8 | 8 November 2024 | Saved by studio audience | |
| Semi-finals | "Easy on Me" | Adele | 16.1 | 29 November 2024 | Saved by public | |
| Finale | "Another Love" (with Samu Haber and Emily König) | Tom Odell | 17.3 | 6 December 2024 | Winner | |
| “Thee Unknown” (with Ray Dalton, Ingrid Arthur, and Kathrin German) | Ray Dalton | 17.20 | ||||
| “Light the Sky” | Jennifer Lynn | 17.11 | ||||
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| In a Moment |
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| 6 Degrees |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Once in a While" | 2005 | In a Moment |
| "Where My Heart Is" | ||
| "Stay" | ||
| "Why I'm Still Here" | ||
| "Dreams" | ||
| "Even Real" | ||
| "Mislead" | ||
| "Get Me There" | ||
| "Rhythm of Life" | ||
| "Never Said" | ||
| "Rode Away" | ||
| "We All Run" | ||
| "Stay (Coffee House Version)" | ||
| "Remember to Breathe" | 2009 | Remember to Breathe |
| "Seven Deadly Sins" | ||
| "Unlove" | ||
| "Fix You" | 2014 | Non-album releases by The Voice of Holland |
| "Waves" | ||
| "Zombie" | ||
| "Waiting On a Lifetime" | 2014 | 6 Degrees |
| "Falling" | ||
| "Six Degrees to Go" | ||
| "Another Way In, Another Way Out" | ||
| "Fishing for the Moon" | ||
| "Only You" | ||
| "Keep it Light" (with Mitchell Brunings) | ||
| "Give Me Simple" | ||
| "Cried Enough" | ||
| "Crazy Stupid Love" | ||
| "Cathy (The Day You Saved My Life)" | ||
| "Carry Me (The Red Cross Song)" | 2015 | Non-album single (Netherlands Red Cross 2015 song) |
| "Light the Sky" | 2024 | Non-album single release by The Voice of Germany |
| "Another Way In, Another Way Out" | 2024 | Non-album live releases by The Voice of Germany |
| "Dreams" | ||
| "Crying in the Rain" | ||
| "Angel" | ||
| "Easy on Me" |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Music show: US singer Jennifer Lynn wins "The Voice of Germany"". Ground News. 2024-12-07. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "This Is Jennifer Lynn". JenniferLynn.com. Jennifer Lynn. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Chicago Talent Magazine - November - 2012". MagCloud. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ In a Moment, 2005-06-22, retrieved 2024-12-07
- ^ 6 Degrees, 2014-10-17, retrieved 2024-12-07
- ^ "Vandaag is het Internationale Rode Kruis dag" [Today is International Red Cross Day]. Facebook (in Dutch). 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2025-01-18.