JJ Heller

JJ Heller is an American Christian folk singer-songwriter whose music explores themes of faith and her personal journey with God. Born Jennifer Judy Kellner on October 19, 1980, she was raised in a Christian home in San Jose, California. She began her music career in the early 2000s, releasing her debut album *Songs That I Know* in 2004. Heller frequently collaborates with her husband, Dave Heller, who serves as a guitarist, producer, and co-writer. Her music is characterized as gentle and introspective, focusing on faith, family, and everyday life. She has been a full-time musician for over 23 years, building a catalog of over 350 original and cover songs. In 2017, she began a strategy of releasing a new single on the first Friday of every month. Heller is well-known for her orchestral lullaby series, *I Dream of You*, which includes multiple volumes such as *CALM*, *SLEEP*, and *LOVE*. Her catalog also includes the Christmas album *Unto Us*. Songs like "Your Hands" and "What Love Really Means" have charted on Billboard, with "Your Hands" peaking at No. 13 on the Christian Songs chart. Her music has garnered over 1 billion streams globally, and over 100,000 lullaby albums have been donated to children's hospitals and families.