Auckland based Country Pop singer songwriter Jenni Smith announces the release of her 11 track debut album ‘The Girl Next Door’, a project that captures the full range of her artistry.
Smith’s album is described as a “diary-style” collection, representing three years of work.
Her journey so far has been marked by major milestones: winning Songwriter of the Year at the 2018 NZCMA Entertainer of the Year Awards, earning nationwide radio play, and achieving chart success with her singles T-Shirt (#3, 2024) and Stuck On You (#7, 2025) on the Official NZ Singles Chart.
Her playful, tongue-in-cheek story Shopping was released in November 2025, a track inspired by a real-life retail experience. Her latest single Mirror is described as a country-pop track exploring themes of identity and comparison. The single achieved top position on the Aotearoa Music Charts Hot 20 shortly after release.
“The Girl Next Door” has pulled together exceptional talent:
- Written and Performed by Jenni Smith;
- Production/Engineering/Mixing and Mastering: Scott Seabright;
- Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Banjo & Mandolin : Neo Aiono-Fukushima;
- Bass, Drums, Percussion, Synthesiser & Keys: Scott Seabright.
Smith will embark on her ‘The Girl Next Door The Next Chapter NZ Tour’, after her album launch in Auckland on March 28th, with performances in Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington.Smith’s debut album is available on all digital platforms along with a physical CD. Order your copy here. And the Bandcamp link is here.
