'The Independent Music Show Magazine' March, 01, 2026 | Page 15

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Award-winning singer-songwriter Penny Jane Black from the UK, first made her mark as a 'Music Row' charting artist in 2018/19, earning recognition for her powerful storytelling & Americana roots.

Now evolving as a multi-genre artist, she blends country soul, folk

honesty, Latin flair & bluesy-jazz grooves into songs that move

hearts across borders. With a voice both timeless &

unmistakably her own, she continues to craft music that is

as fearless as it is unforgettable.

Her passion for music was nurtured by her father, who

played guitar and shared songs with her whenever he

was home on leave from the Navy.

As a teenager, Penny travelled to California, where

she fell in love with the stunning Pacific

coastline—especially the majestic Redwood

Forest.

This transformative journey, filled with the sounds

of American country music on the radio, inspired

her to begin writing her own songs. Over the

following years, she gained recognition in the

UK’s country music scene, earning several awards

and accolades. She went on to release two

singles with a Nashville record label, both of

which charted on the U.S. 'Music Row' country

breakout charts.

In 2023, Penny faced unimaginable loss when her

only son, Jack, passed away. She took time away from

performing to grieve and heal. During this deeply

personal period, she continued to write songs and

also turned to writing children’s books, inspired by

cherished memories of Jack—an outlet that offered

her comfort and a way to honour his memory.

Now with renewed determination & a deep

spiritual drive, Penny steps boldly back into

her musical journey, ready to share her

most honest & powerful work yet

''Black Coffee'

Penny Jayne Black