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 - Intro 00:20 - New Music  01:20 - Journey to Sobriety & Music  02:57 - Impact of Music & Personal Growth 05:14 - Evolution of Music & Artistic Freedom 07:31 - Defining a Good Song 10:05 - Impactful Songs & Musical Purpose 14:05 - Turning Point in Sobriety & Life Changes 18:10 - 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_shute Support the show Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!