Jennifer Nettles
Biography
Jennifer Nettles is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who was born on September 12, 1974, in Douglas, Georgia. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland alongside Kristian Bush. Prior to her work with Sugarland, she fronted the Atlanta-based bands Soul Miner's Daughter and the Jennifer Nettles Band. She also charted as a duet partner on the country version of the rock band Bon Jovi's 2006 single Who Says You Can't Go Home, which became a number-one hit on the Billboard country chart. Throughout her career, she has earned numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards, four Country Music Association Awards, and an American Music Award for her work as both a soloist and as a member of Sugarland.
Career overview
Jennifer Nettles is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who was born on September 12, 1974, in Douglas, Georgia. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland alongside Kristian Bush. Prior to her work with Sugarland, she fronted the Atlanta-based bands Soul Miner's Daughter and Jennifer Nettles Band. She also charted as a duet partner on the country version of the rock band Bon Jovi's 2006 single Who Says You Can't Go Home, which became a number-one hit on the Billboard country chart.
Throughout her career, she has acquired numerous accolades for her work both as a soloist and as one half of the duo Sugarland. These honors include three Grammy Awards, four Country Music Association Awards, and an American Music Award. Her professional career encompasses a total of 31 known credits in acting according to database records.
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31 titles- The Bondsman (2025) as Maryanne Dice
- The Exorcist: Believer (2023) as Miranda West
- Farmer Wants a Wife (2023) as Self - Host
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- American Anthems (2022) as Self
- Go-Big Show (2021) as Self - Judge
- Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score (2021) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Guest Panelist
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Aimee-Leigh Gemstone
- Harriet (2019) as Eliza Brodess
- Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden (2019) as Self
- The Launch (2018) as Self - Mentor
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Palacetor (2016) as The Shepherdess
- Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016) as Avie Lee Parton
- Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015) as Avie Lee Parton
- Duets (2012) as Self - Mentor
- ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert (2012) as Self
- Sugarland: The Incredible Machine (2011) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) as Self
- SUGARLAND - Live at SoundStage 2009 (2009) as Singer
- Sugarland: Live on the Inside (2009)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1948) as Self - performer
- Heartland
- Jennifer Nettles: That Girl as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jennifer Nettles best known for?
Jennifer Nettles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bondsman (2025), The Exorcist: Believer (2023), Sherri (2022), The Masked Singer (2019).
When and where was Jennifer Nettles born?
Jennifer Nettles was born on September 12, 1974 in Douglas, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Jennifer Nettles have?
Jennifer Nettles has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2025.
What is Jennifer Nettles's background in cinema and television?
Jennifer Nettles is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who was born on September 12, 1974, in Douglas, Georgia. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland alongside Kristian Bush. Prior to her work with Sugarland, she fronted the Atlanta-based bands Soul Miner's Daughter and the ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- CMA Awards (1967) as Self — aged about 7
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self — aged about 27
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Guest Panelist — aged about 44
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Aimee-Leigh Gemstone — aged about 44
- The Bondsman (2025) as Maryanne Dice — aged about 50
- Harriet (2019) as Eliza Brodess — aged about 44
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