Janet Blair (singer-songwriter) explained

Janet Blair is an independent pop/Christian singer-songwriter from New Mexico. Originally trained as a classical oboist at the University of Maryland, Blair played with multiple ensembles, including the Georgetown Quintet^[1] and All Points West, including some experimental/modern work.^[2] Blair moved to New Mexico in 2013, playing for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, and collaborating with local musicians.^[3]

Blair turned to songwriting in 2014,^[4] recording her debut album Songs for the Waiting produced by Matthew Odmark (Jars of Clay) at Gray Matters Studio in Nashville, TN in 2016.^[5] Songs for the Waiting released on April 7, 2017.Songs for the Waiting reached No.6 on the Billboard Mountain Heatseekers chart.^[6] Blair's second album Over Under fully releases October 30, 2020.^[7]

External links

• Janet Blair official artist site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Five plus one: Georgetown Quintet debuts new composition . gazette.net . February 19, 2017.
2. Web site: D.C. DanceWatcher, Lisa Traiger . D.C. DanceWatcher, Lisa Traiger . February 19, 2017.
3. News: Tiempo calendar: Mexican food cookoff; Comic Con . El Paso Times . February 19, 2017.
4. Web site: Janet Blair Premieres Piano-Infused Single, "Eternity Grows" – Music Existence . musicexistence.com . February 16, 2017 . February 19, 2017.
5. Web site: Janet Blair: A new singer / songwriter with a bit of Regina Spektor in her music – Janet Blair . crossrhythms.co.uk . February 19, 2017.
6. Web site: 'Songs for the Waiting' is a trust in God's plan . Cook . Mike . April 7, 2017 . Las Cruces Bulletin . September 5, 2020.
7. Web site: Janet Blair Announces New Album 'Over Under' . Longs . Herb . September 4, 2020 . The Christian Beat . September 5, 2020.