Struggle Jennings‘ last name carries a lot of weight. The grandson of Waylon Jennings, Struggle knows that there is both an expectation and a responsibility that comes with having the same last name as one of country music’s biggest legends.. “I don’t really feel the pressure anymore,” Struggle tells Everything Nash. “Of course at first I did, but I…
When the descendants of two of country music’s most influential artists, namely Waylon Jennings and Keith Whitley, get together, magic happens. Whey Jennings, grandson of Waylon, and Jesse Keith Whitley, son of Keith, recently teamed up to perform one of Waylon Jennings’ hits, “Waymore’s Blues.” The acoustic performance was part of Country Rebel‘s Stars and Stripes Sessions. “Waymore’s Blues” was…
Whey Jennings is celebrating his late grandfather, Waylon Jennings, on what would have been the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s 85th birthday. Whey posted a song, “This One’s For You,” released in tribute to Waylon. “Happy 85th Birthday Grandpa!” Whey posted on social media. “I love and miss you every day and will forever cherish the memories we…
We now know when Tommy Townsend‘s highly-anticipated Southern Man album will be released, and what songs will b on the project. The record, which features the late Waylon Jennings’ guitar and vocal on several of the tracks, will be released on April 29 on BFD?Audium Nashville. “I’m super excited that this album that was produced by my mentors, Waylon…
Country music is full of beautiful, sometimes sad, always emotional duets, some dating back to more than 60 years. From Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, to Vince Gill and Reba McEntire, we narrowed down 11 of the best country duets of all time. 11. “It’s Your Love,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Tim McGraw and Faith Hill recorded this…
Brianna Harness has music in her blood — literally. The great-granddaughter of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, Harness grew up knowing she was part of country music royalty. But that’s not to say her childhood was charmed. The daughter of rapper and musician Struggle Jennings, Harness left home when she was just 15, after surviving dysfunction fueled by addiction….
Richie Albright, longtime drummer and close confidant of Waylon Jennings, has died. The musician was 81 when he passed away on Tuesday, February 9. The news was first announced on social media. “It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Richie Albright, 81, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021,” the Facebook post began. “To many Richie was…
Whey Jennings knows he has a lot to live up to with his name. The grandson of country music legend, Waylon Jennings, Whey has always been aware of his heritage, and the legacy that has been passed on to him. “It’s been a curse and a blessing,” Whey told Everything Nash. “It’s been mostly a blessing, but you get…
