Undo Me (ft. Jennifer Knapp)
In 1999, singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp was at the top of the Christian music world. But at the height of her fame, Jennifer moved across the globe, and disappeared from the world of CCM. This episode follows Knapp’s story and shows how, together with her fans, she’s making new meaning out of the Christian music of her past.
Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (dts.podtrac.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
In 1999, singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp was at the top of the Christian music world. Her debut album Kansas was gold-certified, she'd won four Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and she was on tour with some of the top bands in the business. It seemed like Knapp was destined to be the ultimate rockstar poster child for evangelical teens - especially young women. But that frame was an uncomfortable fit for Knapp. She was an adult convert, and the evangelical norms that young women learned from the world of CCM were new to her. Eventually, at the height of her fame, Jennifer moved across the globe, and disappeared from the world of CCM. Yet even when she thought her stint in Christian music was over, Jennifer's fans had other ideas. In this episode, journalist and producer Andrew Gill (Sound Opinions), and historian Leah Payne (God Gave Rock and Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music) follow Knapp’s story, and explore how, together with her fans, she’s making new meaning out of the Christian music of her past.
Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336.
If you want more seasons of Rock That Doesn’t Roll, you can support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr
You can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing [email protected]