Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Fuentes. Them and their team share their story with us below:
About Jen The Song-filled Road I’ve Traveled . . .
Every one of us is on a journey where we are continuously growing and changing. Jennifer Fuentes has come a long way since her childhood as a farm girl in Homestead, FL where she first took the stage.
Like many children, Jennifer had a passion for performance from a young age. Talent shows, school plays, pageants – she seized every chance she could. After being crowned “Miss Homestead”, Jennifer was proud to become the youngest contestant to ever compete for the Miss Florida crown. It was an experience that set the stage for what was to come next.
From American Idol to Ringmaster of the Greatest Show on Earth!
In 2003, Jennifer’s life and career changed in a way she never would have imagined. That year a little show called “American Idol” discovered Jennifer among the 60,000 hopeful contestants. Her rich voice and warm personality won the judges over, bringing her all the way to the Top 32 Finalists. She was a personal favorite of judge Paula Abdul. Jen still owns a personalized necklace Ms. Abdul gave her, which says “When you wish upon a star you’ll soon become one!”
Suddenly
Jennifer found herself in an extremely large spotlight. She was being featured in major media outlets like the cover of the NY Times & USA Today, People Magazine, YM Magazine, Latina Magazine and Entertainment Weekly. But, the highlight was getting an invite to perform the National Anthem at the most important venue in the country – the White House.
Jennifer joined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as the Songstress of the Circus. It was the first time in the history of the circus that a Latin woman had been asked to take on such a role. Without hesitation Jennifer stepped into the ring for a U.S. tour as the Songstress of the Circus for The Greatest Show on Earth building a show around her talents as a storyteller to follow your dreams in the Circus of Dreams tour of the 136th Edition. Her famous Emmy Award-winning designed Circus of Dreams dress is now displayed in a museum!
Jennifer got a real taste of what it’s like to tour and perform around the country. In addition to performing up to 13 shows a week, Jennifer also acted as the ambassador of the Circus. One moment she would be interacting with the young fans and the next she’d be taking on reporters backstage for a news segment.
“I really had the chance to discover myself. It was the most amazing touring life experience that no one could teach in a classroom!”
After honing her live performance skills, it was time for Jennifer to take her singing talents into the studio. Her first country track recording of “Angel Give Me Wings” with producer Brodie Stewart was so well received she was given the opportunity to record a demo CD in Nashville. She was also signed under manager Robert Hayes of Sound Mgt.
Jennifer took a break from music and became a mother. Which ultimately brought her to live in Austin, TX. Jennifer began pursuing and living out her dreams even more. Even though never in a million years would she had thought living in the “Live Music Capitol of the World” was where she could really make her dreams come to fruition as a true performing artist.
Jennifer has planted her roots…
In this no longer small town of Austin and she is happy to call it her new home away from home. Impressively, held a three night residency for over seven years at Truluck’s Downtown as a lounge singer. She has logged in over more than her 10,000 hour goal in performance that has helped Jennifer craft a unique sound and voice all her own. Regularly performing at Parker Jazz Club & Private Events on a monthly basis. Jennifer Also was crowned Ms. Texas, 2016!
Then, Blessed to have more joy come into her life Jennifer meets her husband & amazing father of two beautiful girls. Making it a family of 5! A blended family woven together by choice, strengthened together by love, tested by everything, and each uniquely theirs.
Jennifer’s impressive repertoire, soulful, vibrant, chameleon-like voice and captivating stage presence certainly entertain audiences all sizes. It’s also the connection that she loves to make with every audience member and fan that leaves a lasting impression and warms with her spirit & being. She blends together her love of Pop, Latin, Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and Mo-town bringing soul & life to every note she sings. Jen has created a one-of-a-kind sound that’s unlike anything else in the Live Music Capital of the World.
You can find Jennifer on local billboards or in commercials on TV! Her love of commercial modeling & acting has been another successful career including taking up photography to help other artists in their careers, as well! Jen has many talents, a positive mindset, driven attitude and love for people following their hopes & dreams and helping them discover it, too!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s never a smooth road. When one door closes another one opens.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a wife, mother of three, professional singer, commercial actress, and photographer. I am a creative at heart. I am known for being the top 32 finalist on American Idol and the Songstress of the Circus for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey! I’m most proud of being a parent. Becoming a mom was and is the most important thing that’s ever happened to me and I’m so blessed for it. I’d say what sets me apart from others is that I love to mix things up and surprise people with my talents and at my shows. Things maybe I thought or people have said I couldn’t do, I enjoy proving them wrong and most definitely surprising myself that I could pull off anything I set my mind out to doing!
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I love our city skyline. Lake Austin and the city is so beautiful. I’d have to say our city could be a lot cleaner. It’s our state’s Capitol & it’s so sad that our streets look so unkept, poverty keeps rising, and our streets are not clean and constructed.
Contact Info:
- Email: jenfuentesmusic@gmail.com
- Website: https://Jenniferfuentes.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/jenfuentesofficial
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/jenfuentesofficial
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/JenniferFuentesVideos4u
Image Credits
MadPromedia Sticksandpix
