Whey Jennings Discusses New Music, Songwriting, Sobriety & more!

Whey Jennings is a Nashville recording artist & country singer-songwriter and the grandson of Waylon Jennings.  In this episode he discussed his upcoming 2025 album, which includes 12 songs from 22, co-written with artists like Tyler Booth and Billy Lawson. He emphasized his role as a singer-songwriter, not a guitarist, and shared his journey from starting music at 30 to overcoming addiction and sobriety. Jennings highlighted the power of music to convey messages and change lives, mentioning songs like "Just Before the Dawn" and "Sleeves" that address addiction and recovery. He also talked about his upcoming tour dates, including shows in Arizona and other states, and his commitment to creating impactful music that resonates with his audience.0:00 - Intro00:20 - New Music 01:20 - Journey to Sobriety & Music 02:57 - Impact of Music & Personal Growth05:14 - Evolution of Music & Artistic Freedom07:31 - Defining a Good Song10:05 - Impactful Songs & Musical Purpose14:05 - Turning Point in Sobriety & Life Changes18:10 - Anxiety & Health 22:15 - Writing Songs 24:15 - Crazy Crossroads 25:50 - Next Album & Songs 28:22 - Oliver Anthony & Musical Roots 31:04 - Standing Out In the Music Business 33:25 - Touring, Setlist & Crowds 37:53 - Outro Whey Jennings website:https://wheyjennings.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!