In the ever-changing world of music and entertainment, few stories capture the magic of serendipity quite like that of\u00a0Alexander Jean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The husband-and-wife team of\u00a0Mark Ballas<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0BC Jean<\/strong>\u00a0has become synonymous with soulful melodies, raw emotion, and a creative synergy that has carried them through every stage of their careers. Now, as parents navigating the joys of family life, Ballas and BC Jean are back with a new release.<\/p>\n Check out their Instagram video shared on September 24, where they tell fans,\u00a0\u201cWe have a surprise for you.\u201d<\/p>\n How exciting! As @alexanderjeanofficial<\/a> confirmed,\u00a0\u201cI Don\u2019t Dance<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0will be released on\u00a0Friday, September 26<\/strong>. For Ballas and BC Jean, the single is another chapter in a story they\u2019ve been writing together from the very beginning.<\/p>\n Ballas<\/a>, the 39-year-old former\u00a0“Dancing With The Stars”\u00a0pro known for his choreography and three Mirrorball Trophy wins, first crossed paths with Jean, the 38-year-old singer-songwriter born Brittany Jean Carlson, at a songwriter night hosted by a mutual friend in 2012.<\/p>\n Related: ‘DWTS’ Season 34 Is Heating Up: Whitney Leavitt Drops Easter Egg TikTok<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n According to People Magazine, numbers were exchanged, and soon the couple had turned that connection into a professional partnership. Together, they became Alexander Jean, a name drawn from their middle names.<\/p>\n Before forming Alexander Jean, BC Jean had already built a reputation as a songwriter. Raised in a musical family, with grandparents who performed with Perry Como and Fred Waring and a father who played the trumpet, she began writing poems at the age of five and songs by her early teens.<\/p>\n That path led to one of the 2000s\u2019 most recognizable hits:\u00a0\u201cIf I Were a Boy.\u201d\u00a0Written from personal heartbreak, the track eventually found its way to Beyonc\u00e9<\/a>, becoming a global anthem and propelling Jean into the spotlight. \u201cI never imagined that someone else would ever want to sing about my ex-boyfriend!\u201d she told\u00a0Songwriting Magazine.<\/p>\n With Ballas, she has gone on to co-write songs that reflect their shared experiences, like \u201cHighs and Lows\u201d and \u201cThe Way You Move.\u201d<\/p>\n Mark Ballas and BC JeanPhoto by Vincent Sandoval via WireImage<\/p>\n The couple\u2019s milestones have only deepened their music. The couple married in November 2016 and welcomed their first child,\u00a0Banksi Wylde Ballas<\/strong>, in November 2023.<\/p>\n After winning season 31, Ballas<\/a> retired from\u00a0\u201cDancing With The Stars<\/a>\u201d\u00a0to focus on family and music, while BC Jean has continued to balance her solo work with their projects as a duo. Fans have been eager for new material, and early buzz suggests\u00a0\u201cI Don\u2019t Dance\u201d\u00a0may be the first of several releases building toward a new EP.<\/p>\n From the night they met at a songwriter showcase to the busy, joy-filled days of raising their son, Alexander Jean\u2019s story has always centered on harmony in both life and music.<\/p>\n Now, as parents and creative partners, they continue to craft music that feels true to their journey and their love story.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nBC Jean\u2019s Songwriting Roots<\/h2>\n
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