What is Brett Dennen’s Net Worth?
Brett Dennen is an American folk and pop singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has a net worth of $800 thousand. Brett Dennen is best known for his heartfelt songs concerning the earth and those who inhabit it. Composing lyrics woven of philosophical questions and the fabric of ideas on how to make the world a better place, he regularly uses music to influence the betterment of society and the interactions of human beings.
Early Years
Brett Michael Dennen was born on October 28, 1979, in Oakdale, California, the son of Brian Dennen. A close kinship with his parents and siblings resulted in regular family activities such as hiking and camping, which impressed upon Dennen the importance of environmental stewardship and leaving minimal impact on our natural surroundings – concerns he has carried through life. Dennen was home-schooled in his younger years before attending Oakdale High School. He went on to graduate from Kresge College at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2002. Having obtained a degree in sociology and philosophy, his lifetime goals were in the field of education. However, he had learned to play guitar while attending summer camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and, after establishing a band with several friends, decided to relocate to Los Angeles and concentrate on a career in music.
Albums
In 2003, Brett Dennen’s self-titled debut album was released by Three Angels and a Saint Records. The following year, he was signed to Santa Monica’s Universal Music Group.
His next album – “So Much More” – was released in 2006. The tracks on the album draw on his philosophical education and include the guest vocals and musical accompaniment of such talents as Perla Batalla, Keb’ Mo’, Mario Calire, and Randy Schwartz. A single from the album – “Darlin’ Do Not Fear” – was featured in the 2008 American comedy-drama motion picture “Sherman’s Way.” Two years later, the song would be featured on the soundtrack for the American family drama television show “Parenthood.”
In 2008, Dennen was the opening act for American singer John Mayer’s tour. That same year, Dennen was referred to as “an artist to watch” by American music publication Rolling Stone.
Dennen’s next album – “Hope for the Hopeless” – was released in 2008. It reached number 41 on the Billboard 200 Album chart and number 4 on the Billboard Top Independent Album chart. Musical and vocal guest appearances on the album include those by Natalie Merchant, Joey Waronker, Missy Higgins, and John Alagia. One of the album’s singles – “Ain’t Gonna Lose You,” was featured on the American medical drama television series “Grey’s Anatomy.”
The album “Loverboy” was released in 2011, followed by “Smoke and Mirrors” in 2013. The single “Sweet Persuasion” was later featured on the television show “Parenthood.”
In 2016, Dennen’s album “Por Favor” was released by Elektra Records, the lyrics and musical composition of all ten songs having been items of his own production. The studio album “See the World” was released in 2021. “If It Takes Forever” – an album dedicated to his late father – was released in 2024.
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Philanthropy
Brett Dennen has been a part of The Mosaic Project – a non-profit organization in San Francisco that teaches the concepts of peace and understanding to children. The organization maintains an Outdoor School, and children are taught respect for themselves and others through kinesthetic learning. Dennen was featured on the organization’s album “Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World” – a 2003 compilation of songs about emotions, empathy, and inclusiveness. The album won the 2004 Children’s Music Web Award and the 2004 Parent’s Choice Approved Award.
In 2008, Dennen partnered with American singer and guitarist Jason Mraz on the song “Long Road to Forgiveness” for the charity album “Songs for Survival.” The double album released by Kensaltown Records was an effort to support Survival International – a human rights organization that campaigns for the collective rights of tribal peoples.
Personal Life
Aside from his musical talents, Brett Dennen is also a gifted watercolor artist, a dedicated conservationist, and an avid skier. Each year, he and his wife, Kristina Jackson, host a summer camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California – where he first learned to play guitar – for the purpose of bringing people together in the name of adventure, creativity, community, and growth. Four days of activities include hiking, yoga, music, and arts and crafts. Dennen became a father in 2022.
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