She isn’t signed to a record label and doesn’t have an album yet, but Rochester’s Jillian Jensen already has a solid base of fans. And they’re pretty generous, too.

The 21-year-old, who has appeared on Fox TV's singing competitions “X Factor” and “American Idol,” launched a campaign on April 11 to raise $15,000 on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter.

Six days later, she had more than $10,000 from 151 backers who all want to hear more.

“My following is probably the raddest following in the entire world,” said Jensen, a graduate of Bishop Stang High School. “They all connect with me on a much deeper level than I think most artists connect with their following.”

An Indie musician, Jensen began writing her own music at age 8 and describes her sound as a mesh of country, rock and blues.

The Kickstarter campaign will get that music into the studio and then out to her adoring fans, 167,000 of whom follow her on Twitter.

Although her television appearances have only boosted that number, Jensen said she had some dark times after she was voted off of “X Factor.”

She decided to wait on recording her album until her writing reflected a more positive attitude.

“I wanted an album that would bring people up,” she said.

Trying out for the current season of “American Idol” was something Jensen did on a whim.

“I needed to do it for myself and my confidence,” she said.

Jensen made it to the top 30 Idol contestants and performed an original song on the show.

Although she didn’t make it to the finals, the experience was a positive one for Jensen, and concentrated on her music rather than her past.

Tales of being bullied in school were a big focus on Jensen’s time on “X Factor.” Not that she wants to forget that.

Jensen’s “Stop Hate Start Love” anti-bullying program is a significant part of her life, and she often visits schools as a motivational speaker.

Her message to youth is: “You can turn any negative into a positive for yourself. The people who are trying to bring you down are most likely more damaged than you can ever imagine.”

Kickstarter backers who pledge $25 or more will get a Stop Hate Start Love bracelet. In fact, exclusive products are part of the draw for supporters. Everyone who pledges $5 or more towards Jensen’s album will get something – early access to a track, a personal letter, a Skype call and even their name tattooed on Jensen’s body.

That last one is going to cost you. For $5,000 or more, the musician said she will add someone’s name to the tattoo she plans to get in honor of her first album.

“I don’t think people understand how much this album actually means to me,” Jensen said. “Jeez, if someone is willing to give me five thousand dollars to make my dream a reality, yes, I will tattoo your name on me.”

So far, $1,000 is the most anyone has pledged.

And while Jensen is already near her goal of $15,000, she hopes people will continue to give past that mark.

Before the campaign went live, Jensen’s original goal was $30,000, which would fund the recording costs as well as promotion. Jensen admits to being scared that she wouldn't make the high sum.

On Kickstarter, failing to meet a goal within the designated timeframe (Jensen’s is 60 days) means the campaigner receives nothing. People can continue to make pledges beyond the goal during the campaign's duration.

“I’m just praying it goes over the goal,” said Jensen.

Jensen said she is already working on shows to promote the album, including a full tour schedule in 2015. She will record her album in August and plans to have a launch party in September with the official iTunes release in October.

For more information on Jensen, visit her Kickstarter page at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/983394009/help-jillian-jensen-make-her-debut-album.