Jennifer Paige first achieved global stardom in the late 90s with her iconic hit “Crush” which sold 11 million copies and topped the charts in 16 countries. She followed her debut with the album Positively Somewhere before releasing Best Kept Secret in 2008. This third album solidified her strong European fanbase with multiple singles charting across the continent: “Beautiful Lie” featuring Nick Carter hit the Top 19 in Germany, “The Calling” reached the Top 37 in France, and “Underestimated” climbed into the Dutch Top 26.

Shortly after, Paige stepped back from the mainstream industry to focus on motherhood, re-emerging as a powerful independent artist. Her 2017 album, Starflower, was funded by fans via Kickstarter and critically acclaimed, with Billboard USA naming it one of the 50 Best Albums of the First Half of 2017. The release drew major international media attention, including a double-page feature in the Sunday Mirror (UK) and interviews with TMZ.

A remarkable resurgence began in 2018 after festival performances, including for 40,000 people at Bristol Pride, introduced “Crush” to Millennials and Gen Zs. This viral moment rocketed the song’s Spotify streams from 8 million to over 186 million. Now a thriving independent artist, Jennifer Paige is preparing a new release and a European tour for 2026, cementing her status as a resilient talent with enduring, cross-generational appeal.