JD Danner
From Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe to Lucas Oil Stadium for an NFL half-time show for the Indianapolis Colts, singer/songwriter J.D. Danner has been captivating audiences with her heartfelt lyrics and rockin’ riffs. With more than 50,000 hits on YouTube, J.D. has been dubbed Melissa Etheridge meets Joan Jett with a dash of Miranda Lambert.” Poising her for her current project – a Salute To Women Who Rock – covering artists from Stevie Nicks to El King and so many in between. And of course with a sprinkle of her rockin’ original music, making for a perfect blend.
Jd’s band was selected to be the one and only ever house band for the Florida Panther’s hockey team for the 2015-2016 season. Additionally she was commissioned to write the anthem for the team titeld, Go Cats Go. JD is consistently ranked No. 1 artist on the Miami charts for music website Reverbnation. Co-writing her last two albums with world-renowned Nashville producer, Keith Ridenour, J.D. delivers a soulful song list with unbridled passion, grace and grit.
Her music has been chosen by NFL Cheerleaders for their USO tour and has also received a bevy awards from Fort Hood Army Base, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and the Disabled American Veterans for her music in support of our troops. Deeply determined to give back to others through the power of music, J.D. has partnered with the American Cancer Society, Disabled American Veterans and Forgotten Soldiers Outreach along with regularly touring to perform for our military and their families at bases in the U.S. and overseas.
J.D.’s riveting live performances and relatable lyrics have landed her a solid spot in the South Florida music scene and beyond.
Highlights: J.D.’s powerful tribute song to our troops called, “Thanks To The Brave” was chosen by the Fort Hood Army Base television station to be used in a variety of programs replacing Toby Keith’s “American Soldier”. The song was also performed by the NFL Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders on their USO tour. J.D. also performed that song during the halftime show for the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. In keeping her commitment to the community, J.D. released two “singles for a cause”… First is titled, “A Brand New Angel” to benefit the American Cancer Society. She toured throughout Florida performing at Relay For Life events in support of that CD . The second song is “Shelter From The Shame” which touches the topic of domestic violence. The music video for this song earned J.D. an award from the Family Advocacy Program at Fort Hood Army base. Additionally her song, “Thanks To The Brave” was featured on the training video for that program.
Awards: J.D. was honored with the “Outstanding Contribution” award at Fort Hood army base located in Kileen, TX for performing “Shelter From The Shame” and speaking at the base for “Stand Down Day”. Stand Down Day is an event focusing on awareness and prevention of domestic violence in military families. J.D. received the “Appreciation For Commitment and Devotion To Those Who Serve” award from Forgotten Soldiers Outreach for her performances and work with the organization. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach sends care packages to our troops overseas.
Media: J.D.’s music hit the film industry when she caught the attention of filmmaker Jeffrey Poitier, nephew of legendary actor Sydney Poitier. Jeffrey featured an interview with J.D. along with live footage of J.D. and her band performing her song Almost Home in his documentary film titled, “VOICES”.
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