Jennifer Knapp
A one-time Grammy nominee, Jennifer Knapp sent shockwaves through the world of Christian contemporary music in 2010, announcing publicly—after a long-term career hiatus—that she was a lesbian. The folk singer’s revelation sparked conversation among evangelicals about her relationship with the Christian music industry, from which she has since departed.
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Jennifer Knapp Comes Out
Veteran artist returns after seven-year hiatus with a feisty new album, Letting Go, while also revealing that she's gay.
Mark Moring|
Jennifer Knapp the Person and Jennifer Knapp the Debate
Reaction to the singer's coming out from Denny Burk, Matthew Lee Anderson, Joe Carter, and Francis Beckwith
Compiled by Ted Olsen|
Radio, Retail React to Knapp
Response has been mixed in the wake of singer's revelation that she's gay.
Mark Moring|
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