Jennifer Lynn

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Jennifer Lynn
Born Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationSinger
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Years active2005–present
Website jenniferlynn.com

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]

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Personal life

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

In 2005, Lynn released her studio album, In a Moment. [4]

The Voice of Holland

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
RoundSongOriginal artistOrderOriginal air dateResult
Blind Audition"Fix You" Coldplay 6.84 October 2013All four chairs turned; joined Team Ali B
Battle Round"You're Still the One" (vs. Laurèn ter Horst) Shania Twain 9.48 November 2013Saved by coach
Live shows"Wicked Game" Chris Isaak 2.122 November 2013
"Waves" Mr. Probz 3.129 November 2013Saved by public
"Zombie" The Cranberries 1.36 December 2013
Semi-finals"Set Fire To The Rain" Adele 3.213 December 2013Eliminated

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

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
RoundSongOriginal artistOrderOriginal air dateResult
Blind Audition"Dreams" Fleetwood Mac 4.24 October 2024All four chairs turned; joined Team Samu
Battle Round"Crying in the Rain" (vs. Petter Bjällö) The Everly Brothers 9.324 October 2024Saved by coach
Team Fights"Angel" Sarah McLachlan 13.88 November 2024Saved by studio audience
Semi-finals"Easy on Me" Adele 16.129 November 2024Saved by public
Finale"Another Love" (with Samu Haber and Emily König) Tom Odell 17.36 December 2024Winner
"Thee Unknown" (with Ray Dalton, Ingrid Arthur, and Kathrin German) Ray Dalton 17.20
"Light the Sky"Jennifer Lynn17.11

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums
TitleDetails
In a Moment
  • Released: 22 June 2005
6 Degrees
  • Released: 17 October 2014

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, and the name of the album
TitleYearAlbum
"Once in a While"2005In 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"2009Remember to Breathe
"Seven Deadly Sins"
"Unlove"
"Fix You"2014Non-album releases by The Voice of Holland
"Waves"
"Zombie"
"Waiting On a Lifetime"20146 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)"2015Non-album single ( Netherlands Red Cross 2015 song)
"Light the Sky"2024Non-album single release by The Voice of Germany
"Another Way In, Another Way Out"2024Non-album live releases by The Voice of Germany
"Dreams"
"Crying in the Rain"
"Angel"
"Easy on Me"
Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Voice of Germany
Winner

2024
Succeeded by
TBA

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