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Who says there are no second chances? Sometimes, there are even second chances at second chances. Just ask soul-pop artist Jennifer Marie.

After stepping away from music for 11 years to raise a family while working a demanding full-time job, Jennifer Marie first returned to music with a well-received Christian contemporary EP. Now, she’s entering a bold new chapter—reclaiming her voice, her artistry, and her creative autonomy—with a vibrant pivot into soul-pop.

Her first release in this new era was the aptly titled sophomore EP, Do It All Again—a sensually expressive, soul-drenched pop collection—and she followed that up with the smoldering pop-rock single, “Can’t Escape The Rhythm.” Jennifer Marie’s journey back to music is more than a comeback story; it’s a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

“I want to be a beacon for parents, especially women, or anyone who has had to fight for their dreams,” says the Minneapolis-based artist. “No matter your season of life, believe in yourself. Don’t doubt what you’re capable of.”

Jennifer Marie draws comparisons to Adele, Teddy Swims, Sam Smith, Sara Bareilles, and P!nk. A singer-songwriter, storyteller, and accomplished pianist, her new material blends pop-forward melodies with dramatic ambiance, sleek soul hooks, and taut beats. One thing remains constant: her dynamically expressive voice—ranging from delicate flutter-tones to explosive surges of soulful emotion.

She has received praise from outlets including Americana Highways, Steel Notes Magazine, and The Big Takeover, and is currently building her artist profile as a headliner at venerated Minneapolis venues. She also continues serving as a worship leader and performs at women’s retreats, church conferences, and community festivals. Her strong digital presence includes a viral TikTok moment with over 1.4 million views.

Jennifer Marie was destined to be a performing musician, and her father has the home videos to prove it. She grew up on a quaint family hobby farm in the country singing Disney songs. At the age of 8, she learned to play piano, and by 15 she was writing songs. With help from friends at her local church, she recorded her first albums, capturing her natural ability to express life’s moments in poetic, universal ways.

When she got older, she traded one blessing for another. Jennifer Marie gave up music to raise her young family. But the flame never truly went out. In 2020, during a family vacation in the Minnesota woods, she felt the pull once more. Alone by the fireplace in a secluded cabin, the spark reignited.

“Returning to songwriting after wandering in the wilderness for years made me feel whole again,” she shares.

But her comeback wasn’t the anthemic return she had hoped. Jennifer Marie experienced some challenging moments in those fragile moments back in the game, including bad industry advice and a harrowing social media experience that forced her to rebuild her online presence from scratch. She amazingly rebounded with over 6,500 loyal followers and growing.

One of the most transformative decisions she made was stepping into the soul-pop market. “When I first started writing, I didn’t know I had a choice,” she admits. “CCM felt natural because my life was so rooted in faith, but I realized I also wanted to write about love, heartache, hope… all the human things. That was freeing.”

Jennifer Marie wrote or co-wrote all of her new songs, and they have her fingerprint of wholesome and heartfelt sentiments. Her songs feel intimate and personal, but also broadly resonant. “I want people to recognize the struggles and victories in my life as their own. I want them to feel that I put words to their feelings,” she says.

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The frisky single “Can’t Escape The Rhythm” is a sticky sweet pop jam with an undeniable beat, a helping of rock n’ roll guitars, and Jennifer Marie’s dynamically expressive vocals. “This is just a fun song; it isn’t too deep,” she says laughing. “It’s about being in love with someone that you’re in a relationship with and you just can’t get enough of them.”

Jennifer Marie’s EP, Do It All Again, is a soul-drenched many-moods collection. “Take Me Back” is seductive alt-rock, bursting with bumping beats, fizzy pop hooks, ethereal ambience, and Jennifer Marie’s smoldering vocals. Tucked under the undeniable dance grooves is an intriguing spin on the classic love song. “I wanted to write a love song that wasn’t sad,” Jennifer Marie says. “‘Take Me Back’ is all about remembering those early days of marriage when there was so much fire and love was easy,” Jennifer says. “It’s about being thankful for the journey while at the same time not wanting to let staleness define the future.”

The haunting “Do It All Again” has a minor tonality that offers the perfect setting for the soaring emotionality of Jennifer Marie’s vocals. She glides effortlessly on this soul-pop gem from longing low-tone singing to dizzying high-tone singing. The dramatic sprawl of her vocals is perfect for the juicy drama in the narrative. “Like a vein crippled from the same drug over and over, the lyrics describe that feeling of when someone finds themselves going back to the relationship that doesn’t serve them like it should,” she explains.

The pleading ballad closer, “How Do I Get There,” features Jennifer Marie’s elegant piano playing and fluttery vocals in sweetly sorrowful lament. “It was written after I felt like I had fallen flat on my face so hard with my music career that I questioned whether or not I should keep going,” she remembers. “Those are really hard realities to walk through when everything within you wants something different than what you’re experiencing.”

Thankfully, Jennifer Marie didn’t just get through that hard time, she bounded back stronger, bolder, and with the best music of her career, so far. “I didn’t think I would be in my 40s doing what I love,” she says. “I hope that when people hear my journey, they realize they can do it, too. Do what scares you; what you want more than anything. Everything else will fall in place.”

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Website: www.jennifermariemusic.com
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jennifer-marie/1580177810
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