Every year, one song sneaks up on me and refuses to let go. This year, that song was Never Been Small by Jennarie—a track I stumbled across on YouTube while researching plus‑sized singers of note. (This link opens in a new tab so you don't lose your place here.) You could say I fell down the “plus‑size YouTube rabbit hole,” listening to body‑positive artists who are unapologetically claiming their space in music.

How I found it

As a Texas singer‑songwriter, I’m always curious about how other indie singers tell their stories. My own music leans more country than Jennarie’s, but when I heard Never Been Small, I knew I’d found something special.

Why it Resonates

The lyrics hit close to home. Lines like “And I have failed at every diet, they’ll say it’s lack of self control” and “But I’m alive” carried a truth I’ve lived myself. As a body‑positive music artist, those words reminded me of the resilience it takes to keep showing up, and to keep claiming space in a world that often asks us to shrink.

Spotlight on Jennarie

Jennarie is an emerging indie singer whose work blends acoustic honesty with powerful storytelling. Never Been Small is more than a song—it’s a manifesto for anyone who’s ever felt overlooked. It belongs in the conversation about body‑positive music and indie music discovery on YouTube.

 How It Connects to My Journey

Listening to Never Been Small reminded me why I wrote and released my own single, Looking at Stardust. Both songs carry the same heartbeat: resilience, truth, and the courage to take up the space that we do. As Anne House Music, my mission is to bring soulful storytelling to the spotlight—whether it’s through my own songs or celebrating the voices of others.

Closing Call

If you haven’t heard Never Been Small by Jennarie yet, do yourself a favor—find it on YouTube and let it wash over you. And while you’re there, check out my latest single Looking at Stardust. Let’s keep discovering songs that remind us we’re never too small to shine.