Topzle Topzle

Jen Ledger

Updated: Wikipedia source

Jen Ledger

Jennifer Carole Ledger (born 8 December 1989) is an English-American musician who serves as the drummer and co-vocalist for the Christian rock band Skillet. At the age of 18, she became Skillet's drummer when Lori Peters retired. Ledger released a solo EP in 2019 under the name LEDGER. Several songs hit the Christian Rock chart and several other songs hit the Contemporary Christian music chart.

Infobox

Born
Jennifer Carole Ledger (1989-12-08) 8 December 1989 (age 36)Coventry, England
Genres
Hard rock, Christian rock, alternative metal, Christian metal
Occupation(s)
Musician, singer
Instrument(s)
Drums, vocals
Years active
2008–present
Labels
Atlantic/Hear It Loud
Member of
Skillet, LEDGER
Instruments
Drums, vocals
Occupations
Musician, singer

Tables

· Discography › As Ledger › Extended plays
US
US
Title
US
Details
USChrist
Peak chart positions
USRock
Peak chart positions
USAlt.
Ledger
Ledger
Title
Ledger
Details
Released: 13 April 2018 Format: CD, digital download Label: Atlantic/Hear It Loud
Peak chart positions
63
Peak chart positions
2
Peak chart positions
7
Peak chart positions
3
Sales
US: 8,000
Title
Details
Peak chart positions
Sales
US
USChrist
USRock
USAlt.
Ledger
Released: 13 April 2018 Format: CD, digital download Label: Atlantic/Hear It Loud
63
2
7
3
US: 8,000
· Discography › As Ledger › Singles
2018
2018
Year
2018
Single
"Not Dead Yet"
US Main.
31
Christ.Rock
1
US Christ.
—
Christ.Airplay
—
Album
Ledger (EP)
"Bold"
"Bold"
Year
"Bold"
Single
—
US Main.
—
Christ.Rock
—
US Christ.
—
"Warrior"(featuring John Cooper)
"Warrior"(featuring John Cooper)
Year
"Warrior"(featuring John Cooper)
Single
—
US Main.
2
Christ.Rock
—
US Christ.
—
2019
2019
Year
2019
Single
"Completely"
US Main.
—
Christ.Rock
—
US Christ.
29
Christ.Airplay
28
Album
Non-album singles
2020
2020
Year
2020
Single
"My Arms"
US Main.
—
Christ.Rock
—
US Christ.
32
Christ.Airplay
32
Year
Single
US Main.
Christ.Rock
US Christ.
Christ.Airplay
Album
2018
"Not Dead Yet"
31
1
—
—
Ledger (EP)
"Bold"
—
—
—
—
"Warrior"(featuring John Cooper)
—
2
—
—
2019
"Completely"
—
—
29
28
Non-album singles
2020
"My Arms"
—
—
32
32
· Discography › As Ledger › Music videos
2018
"Not Dead Yet"
Role(s)
Roland Bingaman
2019
"Completely"
Role(s)
Ford Fairchild
2020
"My Arms"
Year
Title
Director
2018
"Not Dead Yet"
Roland Bingaman
2019
"Completely"
Ford Fairchild
2020
"My Arms"
· Discography › As Ledger › As featured artist
2019
"The Elements" (featuring Jen Ledger)
Role(s)
TobyMac
2020
"Gravity" (featuring Jen Ledger)
Role(s)
From Ashes to New
2022
"Never Let Go" (featuring Jen Ledger)
Role(s)
The Spark
"Army of the Lord" (featuring Jen Ledger)
Role(s)
Living Light Church
2025
"With Arms Outstretched" (featuring LEDGER)
Role(s)
The Spark
Year
Title
Artist
2019
"The Elements" (featuring Jen Ledger)
TobyMac
2020
"Gravity" (featuring Jen Ledger)
From Ashes to New
2022
"Never Let Go" (featuring Jen Ledger)
The Spark
"Army of the Lord" (featuring Jen Ledger)
Living Light Church
2025
"With Arms Outstretched" (featuring LEDGER)
The Spark
· Awards
2012
2012
Year
2012
Award
Drummies! Award
Category
Rising Star
Result
Won
Independent Drummer
Independent Drummer
Year
Independent Drummer
Award
Won
Category
[citation needed]
Year
Award
Category
Result
Source
2012
Drummies! Award
Rising Star
Won
Independent Drummer
Won
[citation needed]

References

  1. "Bold" did not enter the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at No. 10 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.
  2. Women Drummers: A History from Rock and Jazz to Blues and Country
    https://books.google.com/books?id=Z-BhAwAAQBAJ&q=jen+ledger+kenosha&pg=PA169
  3. Skillet drummer exits; Jesus Freak Hideout reprint of John Cooper press release, 14 January 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2
    http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2008/01/15.SKILLET%20DRUMMER%20EXITS!.asp
  4. Modern Drummer Magazine
    https://www.moderndrummer.com/2009/10/jen-ledger/
  5. Coventry Telegraph
    https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-teen-jennifer-ledger-rocks-3097980
  6. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comatose_Comes_Alive
  7. Loudwire
    http://loudwire.com/ledger-not-dead-yet-exclusive-song-premiere-interview/
  8. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/skillet-jen-ledger-solo-deal-ep-8247415/
  9. "Not Dead Yet (Official Audio)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-8G3UytENA
  10. "Jen Ledger Overcomes the Odds in 'Not Dead Yet' Video: Exclusive"
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/jen-ledger-not-dead-yet-video-8470330/
  11. TheChristianBeat.org
    http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/5326-winter-jam-2019-artists-cities-and-dates-announced
  12. CCM Magazine
    https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/ledger-releases-compelling-new-single-completely/
  13. BLABBERMOUTH.NET
    http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/skillet-drummer-jen-ledger-celebrates-gods-love-in-new-video-completely/
  14. "LEDGER Drops New Single & Lyric Video 'My Arms'"
    https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/ledger-drops-new-single-lyric-video-my-arms/
  15. "I BECAME AN AMERICAN CITIZEN TODAY!"
    https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CNIbSDFBekr
  16. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/pro/ledger-debuts-no-5-emerging-artists-chart/
  17. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?page=1&artist=LEDGER&f%5b0%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3ALEDGER&f%5b1%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2ALEDGER%20%28EP%29%2A&f%5b2%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A-&f%5b3%5d=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&title=LEDGER%20%28EP%29&type=1
  18. "Metal By Numbers 4/25: Breaking Benjamin's sales are hotMetal Insider"
    http://www.metalinsider.net/columns/metal-by-numbers/metal-by-numbers-4-25-breaking-benjamins-sales-are-hot
  19. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks
  20. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2018-06-02/christian-rock
  21. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3ALEDGER&f%5b1%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2ABold%2A&f%5b2%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A-&f%5b3%5d=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=1&artist=LEDGER&title=Bold
  22. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2018-12-08/christian-rock
  23. The Metal Resource - mauce.nl
    http://mauce.nl/site/skillets-jen-ledger-named-rising-star-in-drum-magazines-2012-drummies-award/
Image
Source: —
Tip: Wheel or +/− to zoom, drag to pan, Esc to close.