Jennifer Kathleen Hanson (born August 10, 1973) is an American country music artist,[1] songwriter and record producer.

As a songwriter, Hanson has written songs for a number of artists including Kelly Clarkson, Michelle Branch, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, Jana Kramer, Mickey Guyton, Sister Hazel, Don Williams, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, Tracy Byrd, The McClymonts and Dan Tyminski.

She co-wrote the #1 Billboard singles “Leave The Pieces” for country duo, The Wreckers, as well as “Let Me Down Easy” for Billy Currington.

Hanson also co-wrote American Idol finalist, Bucky Covington's Top 5 song, “A Different World”, as well as “Country Strong”, the title track from the Gwyneth Paltrow-Tim McGraw film of the same name.

Recorded by Gwyneth Paltrow for the movie, the song features Vince Gill and Patty Griffin on background vocals.

Hanson's father eventually moved to Nashville from Los Angeles in 1986 after securing a job with country band, Alabama.

In 2007 she switched to Universal South Records, releasing her second studio album Thankful in early 2008, which she co-produced with Nick Brophy.

In July 2020 Hanson released a collaboration EP Here's To Hoping[17] with Folk/Americana artist Michael Logen, co-producing and co-writing all 5 tracks.

[20] Her song "Leave The Pieces" helped earn The Wreckers a GRAMMY nomination for Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 2007.

Her work has been featured in numerous television shows, including Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, The Bold Type, The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, America's Funniest Home Videos, Songland, Duets, The Sing-Off, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Selling Sunset, Emily in Paris, Restored by the Fords, Ghosted, The Fosters, Switched at Birth and Beauty and the Beast, as well as in major national and international ad campaigns and promo spots for Xbox, Target, Coors Light and AdventHealth.