Jenna Zablocki was born and raised in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania, north of Philadelphia. Her love affair with the arts began at an early age when, at 5 years old, she started toying with her grandmother’s piano. For the next eleven years she studied classical composers, played for family and friends, recitals, choirs, competitions, and for pure enjoyment. During these formative years, she also realized her love of singing and acting. The first moment she stepped on stage, performing in a school production, Jenna knew she had found her calling. Even her piano teacher realized that it was time to let go of her prized student after witnessing Jenna’s 5-oactave range and stage presence.After years of studying and performing opera, musicals, and theater in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and New York, Jenna landed on the left coast to pursue her lifelong love of films after being discovered by a casting director at JFK airport. Never letting go of her love for music, she started writing and recording songs, and recently completed her first album titled Powerful Stuff, due out in January, 2010.
Her looks have been compared to that “Old Hollywood” style glamour of Grace Kelly, but her sound is definitely new and her personality is fresh and inspiring. The discipline of her theater background has given her a strong work ethic and the determination to succeed. Jenna has the ability to tap into every emotion whether on stage or screen. One recent co-star even described her as “the best young actress he has ever had the pleasure of working with.” Jenna believes that you have to take what life throws at you, with a smile and a positive outlook. She is sweet, funny, passionate, talented, and entertaining. You can visit her website HERE.
That Nashville Sound- What brought you to music in the first place?
Jenna Zablocki- I was raised around music from a very young age. My mother always had music playing in the house (many different genres) that she would sing along to, and my grandmother had a piano. I played the piano during my early years, but as much as I loved it I new I didn't want to be a pianist. I started singing when I was 11 and I knew that that's what I wanted to do. But early on, I was singing classical pieces - songs in German and French, arias in Italian, etc. I then put my focus into show tunes, before finally putting it into country music and recording. It's been a long road traveled, but I guess I'm now well-rounded.
TNS- Describe your music- what's the mission behind the music?
JZ- I want to sing music that everyone can relate to it. Young or old, no matter what race or religion you are, whether it's a song about new love, being hurt in the past, or finding inner strength, it's universal. I hope that after hearing my song "Daddy's Little Girl", parents will think more seriously about how broken homes do affect the children. I hope that after hearing "In Valentine", women in abused relationships will find their inner strength to get away from that negativity.
TNS- What might people be surprised to find out about you?
JZ- I am very down to earth. I love camping and don't mind getting dirty. I'd rather go to a sports bar to play pool - wearing jeans and flip flops, than to get all dolled up and go to a fancy nightclub.
TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?
JZ- I have everything from Mozart to Metallica in my iPod, but usually I'm listening to country. Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, George Strait... or John Denver. I miss him.
TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward five years, what do you see for yourself?
JZ- Peace of mind, a happy heart, healthy family and friends, and a stable career in the music industry.
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