Ariana Grande – July 2018 Featured Artist

This interview with Ariana took place at the premiere for the animated movie, Planet 51. This was before she officially started her music career, and even before she was seen as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon! She attended the premiere with Graham Phillips, from the Broadway musical, 13. Enjoy Ariana’s music highlighted on JENNiRADIO this month, including her current hit, “No Tears Left to Cry.”... [Read more]

Gone Too Soon: Jackson Odell

The acting world has lost yet another talented young person. We talked to Jackson Odell at the premiere for Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer, way back in 2011. He went on to roles in iCarly, Modern Family, Arrested Development, Jessie, The Fosters and The Goldbergs. His most recent projects included writing songs for the movies Forever My Girl and Redemption. He will be missed. You’ll find... [Read more]

Meet Justice – Find Your Voice Teen

This is Justice. He’s got his very own 3-hour radio program, where he’ll share his passion for all things Disney – including music – and other things that are important to him. Justice is one of Jennifer Smart Foundation’s Find Your Voice teens. He participated in a 3-hour group workshop and his own individual recording session, both held at the Find Your Voice center, located... [Read more]

American Idol – June 2018 Featured Artists

I love watching American Idol and voting for my favorites. It’s even more fun to get to talk to them in person. This month, enjoy these videos of my interviews with past American Idol contestants, and music from some of the winners and contenders (including the Top 3 from the latest season). Listen on KJNi-LP 101.7 in SoCal, through the free JENNiRADIO iOS app and online at JENNiRADIO.com.  Read More →

Meet Braelyn – Find Your Voice Kid

This is Braelyn. She’s got her very own 3-hour radio program, where she’ll share her favorite songs and activities she enjoys. Braelyn is one of Jennifer Smart Foundation’s Find Your Voice kids. She participated in a 3-hour group workshop and her own individual recording session, both held at the Find Your Voice center, located in the Outlets at Lake Elsinore. You can hear... [Read more]

Selena Gomez – May 2018 Featured Artist

Selena has always been so sweet to me, and I’d love to get a new interview with her sometime soon! In the meantime, enjoy these clips of my past conversations with her, starting with one before “Wizards of Waverly Place” even aired! Also enjoy Selena’s music highlighted on JENNiRADIO this month, including her latest single, “Back to You,” from the soundtrack for... [Read more]

Meet Michaela – Find Your Voice Kid

This is Michaela. She’s got her very own 3-hour radio program, where she’ll share her favorite songs and things that are important to her. Michaela is one of Jennifer Smart Foundation’s Find Your Voice kids. She participated in a 3-hour group workshop and her own individual recording session, both held at the Find Your Voice center, located in the Outlets at Lake Elsinore. You... [Read more]

Sabrina Carpenter – April 2018 Featured Artist

I first talked to Sabrina in October of 2012, before she was cast as Maya in Girl Meets World. She’s always been approachable and fun to talk to. I’ve seen her at many other events with her castmates, but our next one-on-one was at the Planes: Fire and Rescue premiere. I also got to talk to her at a TJ Martell Family Day event, where she performed. Enjoy Sabrina’s music highlighted... [Read more]