WHEY JENNINGS
About Whey Jennings:
Country songwriter Whey Jennings is an independent Nashville recording artist who first emerged in 2012 as a gifted singer. And although Whey hails from one of country music’s most respected family names, he isn’t trying to be anyone but himself. Whey’s story has proved how he’s carved a path in life and in music that is uniquely his own. On his terms, with his sound, and—in tried and true Jennings style— grounded in authenticity every step of the way.
Leading as one of modern country’s remaining traditionalist torchbearers, Jennings’ catalog has grown steadily, beginning with his trio of EPs—Gypsy Soul (2020), If It Wasn’t for The Sinnin’ (2022), and Just Before The Dawn (2023)—each project sharpening his voice as both a songwriter and storyteller. That evolution reached a defining moment in the summer of 2024 with his debut full-length album, Jekyll & Hyde, a critically acclaimed release that debuted at #10 on Apple iTunes’ Top 40 Country Albums chart and #7 on iTopChart’s Top Country Music Album chart. The record drew praise from major media including Fox News, Billboard, People, Forbes, Cowboys & Indians and Saving Country Music. 2026’s sophomore album Baptized By Fire unveiled his most raw and vulnerable songs to date, balancing his grit and grace with country storytelling, and becoming his most gospel-laced set of songs to date.
At the core Jennings’ songs trace a personal arc marked by excess, addiction, and ultimately redemption—stories shaped by a past defined by hard partying and a drug-fueled lifestyle. Themes of struggle, sobriety, faith, family, and resilience run throughout his work, grounding his songwriting in something unvarnished and real. There’s a deliberate roughness to his delivery, an unpolished grit that resists overproduction and leans into authenticity. It’s this balance—heritage and hardship, legacy and lived experience—that defines Whey Jennings: an artist honoring where he comes from while refusing to be confined by it.
PRESS RELEASES
Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Unveils His Most Raw & Vulnerable Songs, Balancing Grit & Grace With Storytelling On Gospel-Laced Sophomore Album, Baptized By Fire
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings released his sophomore album today, Baptized By Fire, available everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire. Balancing grit with grace, the 12-track album proves to be among Jennings most personal and vulnerable songs, intertwining musical elements of traditional country, Americana and gospel. The result is a songbook uniquely his own with stories of redemption, salvation, love, heartache, reflection, aspiration, and faith.
Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Self-Reflects On His Story Of Redemption & Being Saved On New Single “Baptized By Fire,” The Title Track From His Forthcoming Sophomore Album
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release his self-reflective new single and music video for “Baptized By Fire” on Friday, March 20 and on YouTube (@WheyJennings) at 1pm EST. Reflecting on his life’s journey of redemption and salvation, the song is the title track from his forthcoming sophomore album Baptized By Fire due out on March 27 by Dirt Rock Empire.
Nashville Recording Artist & Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Kicks Off Baptized By Fire Tour, Venturing To More Than 45 Cities In 18 States Throughout 2026, With More Dates TBA
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings recently announced and kicked off his nationwide 2026 Baptized By Fire Tour, which is set to visit more than 45 cities and 18 U.S. states throughout the year. Jennings is slated to release his sophomore album of the same name on March 27 through Dirt Rock Empire.
Whey Jennings Celebrates The Love For His Wife While Expecting Birth Of New Daughter On Feel Good Country Bop “What Lovin’ You Does,” Available Everywhere Now
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will mark the season of love with the release of his new single, “What Lovin’ You Does,” available on all major digital platforms Friday, Feb. 13 by Dirt Rock Empire. The song will also debut on Jennings’ YouTube [@WheyJennings] at 1 p.m. EST. The accompanying music video premiered exclusively today on Nashville.com and features Jennings alongside his wife, Taryn, as the couple prepares to welcome their daughter, Jessi Rae Jennings, expected Feb. 22.
Whey Jennings Reflects On The Afterlife With Emotional Tear-Jerking Country Ballad “I’ll See You Soon,” Available Everywhere Now Digitally & YouTube
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is set to release his new single and music video for “I’ll See You Soon” this Friday, January 09, and on YouTube (@WheyJennings) at 1pm EST. It’s the fourth focus track the young Jennings family disciple will release off his forthcoming March 27 album, Baptized By Fire, recently hailed as one of Saving Country Music’s ‘Most Anticipated New Country Albums’ for 2026.
Nashville Recording Artist Whey Jennings Announces Sophomore Album, Baptized By Fire & Readies New Gospel-Tinged Song & Video For “Take His Hand,” Available Friday, November 21
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings reveals his sophomore album, Baptized By Fire, arriving everywhere digitally on March 27, 2026 by Dirt Rock Empire. American Songwriter revealed the album title today in an exclusive feature along with sharing a sneak peak of the album’s latest focus track “Take His Hand.” The Gospel-influenced song, which Jennings co-wrote with country recording artist Dustin Spears, is available everywhere digitally this Friday, November 21 and on YouTube (@WheyJennings) at 1pm EST.
Out Now: Whey Jennings Surprise Dropped Another New Single & Music Video For “Wrong For The Time,” From Anticipated Sophomore Album
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings surprise dropped another new single and music video today on YouTube for his song “Wrong For The Time,” available everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire. The steel guitar laced track finds Jennings reflecting on how to achieve unity through music, and is the second teaser from his anticipated sophomore album, set to be officially announced in November.
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings Makes His Debut At The Kentucky Opry In Benton, Kentucky On August 02
A photo reel of Whey Jennings debut at the Kentucky Opry in Benton, Ky. on August 02, 2025.
Whey Jennings To Surprise Drop New Single & Lyric Video For Uptempo Country Rock Jam “Can’t Outrun A Train,” Available Everywhere Digitally On August 01
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will drop a surprise new single and lyric video for “Can’t Outrun A Train” on Friday, August 01 everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire. The uptempo country rock jam is the first teaser track from Whey’s anticipated sophomore album, which will be officially announced in September, 2025.
Whey Jennings Reflects On The Service & Sacrifice Of America’s Military Veterans & Gold Star Families With New Music Visualizer From His Performance Of “One Folded” At The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park On Veteran’s Day
Commemorating Memorial Day, Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release a new music visualizer for his patriotic song “One Folded” on his YouTube channel and social media, Friday, May 23 at 1pm ET. The content was filmed while Jennings sang “One Folded” as part of a special collaborative performance with The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band during their annual Veteran’s Day Concert on November 11, 2024 at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama.
Country Singer-Songwriter & Nashville Recording Artist Whey Jennings Extends His Cross-Country 2025 Tour, Adding New Festival Dates, Cruise Event & Musical Residencies
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings announces his nationwide 2025 Tour, kicking off February throughout Florida and taking him coast-to-coast the remainder of the year, with additional dates and festival appearances to be announced in the coming weeks.
Out Now: Whey Jennings Reflects On His Faith & Asks For God’s Forgiveness In Powerful New Music Video For ”Billboard Jesus,” From His Critically Acclaimed Debut Album Jekyll & Hyde
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings reflects on his faith that saved him, while asking for forgiveness to God in his new powerful music video for his song “Billboard Jesus,” set premiere on Friday, April 11 on his YouTube channel. The video is also scheduled to begin airing on Easter Sunday by American Country Network.
Out Now: Whey Jennings Celebrates Valentine’s Day With New Lyric Video For “I Would Die,” From His Critically Acclaimed Debut Album, Jekyll & Hyde
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings celebrates Valentine’s Day and the spirit of love with a new lyric video for his song “I Would Die,” set to release on Friday, Feb. 14 at 1pm ET on his YouTube channel. Jennings co-wrote the song with Michael Curtis, who shortly after a joint dinner with their wives, the idea for the song was spurred based on a confession of love which Curtis witnessed coming from Whey to his wife, Taryn.
Whey Jennings Kicks Off 2025 With Lighthearted & Laughable New Music Video For “Caught Up,” Sixth Track From His Critically Acclaimed Debut Album, Jekyll & Hyde
Kicking off 2025 with a new music video, Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings portrays the story behind one man’s laughable scheme to skip out on his clingy girlfriend on the light-hearted “Caught Up.”
Happy Holidays from JWA Media & Our Artist Clients
Just sending along a simple and friendly “Happy Holidays” to all our media friends and professionals out there! On behalf of all my artist clients, we wanted to also share some holiday music for your playlists.
Whey Jennings Reflects On The Service & Sacrifice Of America’s Military Veterans & Gold Star Families On New Music Video For “One Folded,” From Critically Acclaimed Debut Album, Jekyll & Hyde
To commemorate Veterans Day, Nashville recording artist and neo-traditional country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is honoring the sacrifices made by all our military veterans and gold star families with the release of his new patriotic music video for his song “One Folded.”
Whey Jennings Shares His Music & Stories During The 2024 Mobilize Recovery Across America Bus Tour, Helping Inspire People’s Own Journey To Recovery
Nashville recording artist and neo-traditional country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings recently wrapped up his tour participation in the 2024 Mobilize Recovery Across America bus tour.
Out Now: Whey Jennings Debut Album Jekyll & Hyde Makes Good On His Family’s Tradition Of Recording Heart On Sleeve Country Songs Laced With Stories Of Hard Work, Love, Family, Redemption, Hope & Patriotism
Nashville recording artist and neo-traditional country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings set to release his debut album, Jekyll & Hyde, on Friday, August 23 by Dirt Rock Empire.
Whey Jennings Calls Attention To America’s Drug Epidemic By Shining Light On The Dark Misunderstood Cycle Of Addiction In Emotional Country Ballad “Sleeves” With Poignant New Music Video & Social Media Awareness Campaign
Nashville recording artist and neo-traditional country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is candidly calling attention to the current drug epidemic happening in America with a powerful and emotional ballad “Sleeves,” available everywhere digitally August 16.
Whey Jennings Soulfully Duets With Charity Bowden On Bona Fide Cowboy Meets Cowgirl Country Love Ballad, “Girl On A Fast Horse”
Nashville recording artist and neo-traditional country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release his first-ever duet featuring Charity Bowden (Sweet Tea Trio) on an instant classic modern day cowboy meets cowgirl country love ballad, “Girl On A Fast Horse,” available everywhere digitally July 19 by Dirt Rock Empire.
Updated: Dukes Of Hazzard Star Tom Wopat & Nashville Recording Artist Whey Jennings Headline 25th Anniversary Of Cooter’s Place In Luray, Virginia, July 19-21
Celebrated actor from the hit TV series Dukes of Hazzard, singer-songwriter, and Tony award nominated Broadway musical star Tom Wopat (Luke Duke) and Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings are set to headline the 25th Anniversary celebration of Cooter’s Place (4768 US-211) in Luray, Virginia, July 19-21.
PHOTOS: Country Singer-Songwriter & Nashville Recording Artist Whey Jennings During 34th Annual Keith Whitley Memorial Event & Nashville Media Days
A photo reel of downloadable photos for media & TV of Whey Jennings Nashville media days. Photos of the 34th annual Keith Whitley Memorial Show will be added post-event.
Whey Jennings Gears Up With Highway Burning Country Rocker “10 Day Run,” A Wild Tale & Musical Salute To America’s Truck Drivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUNE-IN: Jennings to appear LIVE on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report June 26, plus WSM’s Coffee, Country & Cody and WTVF’s Talk Of The Town on June 27 Joins the sixth annual Mobilize Recovery Across America 2024 bus tour; will appear at Las Vegas...
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings Makes Debut Appearance At 2024 Carolina Country Music Festival In Myrtle Beach
Performance photos from Whey Jennings debut at the 2024 Carolina Country Music Festival on Friday, June 7 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings & Creed Fisher Kick Off The 2024 Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival At Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
Photos from the kick off of the 2024 Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Whey Jennings Digs Deep Into His Musical Soul With Reflective & Redemptive New Song & Video For “One Of These Days”
Nashville recording artist and traditional country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings digs deep into his musical soul, reflecting on his past life and how he’s achieved salvation and redemption on “One Of These Days,” available everywhere digitally on May 10. Jennings co-wrote “One Of These Days” with his music pal Sam Lowe, whom he met during his recovery period in 2020. He’ll roll out a special premiere of the music video on May 09 at 1pm ET on his YouTube channel.
Nashville Recording Artist & Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Announces Highly Anticipated Debut Album, Jekyll & Hyde, Due Out August 23
Country recording artist and traditional minded singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is thrilled to officially announce his highly anticipated debut album of new songs, Jekyll & Hyde, due out August 23 by Dirt Rock Empire.
Nashville Recording Artist & Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Kicks Off 2024 Touring Season With Nationwide Dates & Festival Appearances
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is thrilled to officially kick off his 2024 tour season with nationwide dates including festival appearances at Wake The Lake Fest, Carolina Country Music Fest, Duke Fest, Charleston Country Music Festival and multiple opening dates for country music star Chris Janson.
Whey Jennings To Release Soothing Acoustic Rendition Of “Amazing Grace” With New Lyric Video On Friday, January 12
Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release a second holiday season inspired single this Friday, January 12, with a remake of John Newton’s classic Christian Hymn, “Amazing Grace.”
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings performs at ‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute To Randy Travis’
A photo gallery from Whey Jennings’ November 15, 2023 performance at “‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute To Randy Travis’
Out Now: Whey Jennings To Release Inspiring Remake Of Gospel Rocker “Hallelujah” For The Holiday Season With New Lyric Video
Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is set to release a new holiday inspired song, a remake of Leonard Cohen’s classic Folk Gospel Rocker, “Hallelujah” this Friday, November 17 by Dirt Rock Empire. Jennings’ rich baritone vocals and Southern allure helps solidify his own stamp on Cohen’s hit song, which has also been covered by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Willie Nelson and Brandi Carlile.
Whey Jennings Joins Clay Walker, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Neal McCoy, War Hippies, James Dupre, Braxton Keith, Jacob Tolliver, Casey Chestnutt, Garrett Miles & The Original Randy Travis Band at ‘A TEXAS HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS’
The first portion of the lineup for ‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis’ has been announced! Clay Walker, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Neal McCoy, War Hippies, Braxton Keith, Jacob Tolliver, Whey Jennings, Casey Chesnutt, Garrett Miles and the Original Randy Travis Band will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis.
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings Performs At Iron Horse Saloon During 2023 Biketoberfest In Ormond Beach, Florida
Photo reel from Whey Jennings performance at Iron Horse Saloon during 2023 Biketoberfest in Ormond Beach, Florida.
Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings To Release Inspiring Remake Of Gospel Rocker “Hallelujah” On November 17
Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release a pair of new holiday inspired songs, the first being a remake of Leonard Cohen’s Gospel Rocker, “Hallelujah” on Friday, November 17 by way of Dirt Rock Empire. Delivering what is sure to be called his own stamp on the hit song, one can easily sense and hear Jennings own personal praise and giving of thanks to God for his newfound life of sobriety.
Whey Jennings Finds Redemption & Salvation On Critically Acclaimed 3rd Studio EP “Just Before The Dawn,” Available Everywhere On September 22
Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is readying for the release of his new EP, Just Before The Dawn, due out Friday, September 22 by Dirt Rock Empire. Jennings finds salvation and redemption on his critically acclaimed third EP, delivering his most personal, self-reflective and storyful set of songs he’s released to date.
Whey Jennings Croons Like A Cowboy With Sentimental Country Ballad “Daredevil” From Forthcoming EP, Just Before The Dawn
Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings croons like a Cowboy on the sentimental love song, “Daredevil,” the new single from his forthcoming EP, Just Before The Dawn, due out September 22 by Dirt Rock Empire. The song’s music video exclusively premiered today by the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, and will be available everywhere digitally on Friday, August 25.
Whey Jennings & Country Music Pals Wes Shipp, Jesse Keith Whitley, Creed Fisher & John Paycheck Find Catchy Traditional Hook On “Old Country Song”
Video exclusively premiered by Taste Of Country, with additional support from The Country Network, CMT.com and more Pre-save & Stream “Old Country Song” NOW at cmdshft.ffm.to/OldCountrySong PHOTOS: Whey Jennings at the 7th annual Keith Whitley tribute show at...
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings At The 7th Annual Keith Whitley Tribute Show At Nashville Palace
Photo reel from Whey Jennings performance and appearance at the 7th annual Keith Whitley Tribute Show at Nashville Palace on June 22, 2023.