It also sucks because entertainment-based businesses think that the general public is stupid and lacking in attention span (which is partly true but also their fault for bottlenecking information like this). Reviews Northtexasoutlaw But then again its probably safe to say that you before you heard I Am Struggle you already disliked the combination of Country and Hip Hop music.. There are 100+ professionals named "Jennifer Eddy", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Jessi Colter was first married to a guitarist Duane Eddy in 1961 and they later divorced in 1968. GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE! HOWEVER, by God leave rap and country and rock and roll SEPERATE !!! That marriage produced four children: Terry . Shooter and Struggle are just fine in my book, but then again, Im kinda looking forward in music and not backwards But making a statement as in Saving Country Music is pretty self-absorbed anyways. I completely agree it is nowhere near the same quality as Aldean or Shelton, and went out of my way to say so in the article. He is Waylons STEP-Grandson. That said, it did get a friend who Ive never known to listen to anything but rap and metal to start listening to Waylon Jennings. June 6, 2013 @ What he has is a step-Grandpa who is a legend, and hes gonna ride that gravy train as far as he can. He was 62. So see, we both see eye to eye about Struggle. Well chose sample and the loops work really well. I agree, I wish his grandson had enough talent without borrowing from other people genre. https://cntryrbl.us/CR-StoreSubscribe and turn on notifications! New Music Weekly! I love traditional country and the outlaw country movement in particular. Seeing all of the heartache and terrible things they were going through really gave me the motivation to come out and be the best father, man and artist that I could be.. View Jennifer Eddy results in New Hampshire (NH) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. The second best result is Jennifer Eddy age 30s in Louisville, OH. For me Waylon is a legend and his attitude fits great with all of this. Add a bio, trivia, and more. I like country music. But the way I see it, being a part of this particular musical legacy isnt just about making kick-ass music (or Country music at that).. That would be intimidating enough.. rbltech82 3:37 am. Clearly this site hates those who dont imitate or replicate former country sounds (i.e. This side effect of the never ending hype machine is what gets me the most. Many believe this was a marketing ploy to promote the song. I can not stand it anymore. And this isnt necessarily just about country being made into hip-hop. So theres your bias An I fully accept that.. You know, stuff like Feed your family by any means and Its okay to do wrong as long as youre doing it for the right reasons. Those beliefs were instilled in us as kids, a lot of times through music and entertainment. And by the way, I think it is great that Shooter is playing deserving bands on his radio show, and I give him nothing but props and respect for doing that. And I'm like, 'Wow, that's insane, I didn't even know I felt like that and now you've given me these lyrics.'". It has turned me into a fan of classic/outlaw country music. My theory is that theres no such thing as country rap. Not trying to be that guy, but isnt that a Bob Dylan tune? February 25, 2015 @ Duane was born in Corning, New York, the United States on April 26, 1938, to parents Lloyd Delmar Eddy and Alberta Eddy. So, we called it Waylon & Willie as a tribute to that friendship. She occasionally sang back up for her famous parents as well as her step-father, Waylon Jennings. It is the job of people like me to educate those kinds, and help them understand that good music made by good people can be more fulfilling and change their lives. Speaking of rock & roll from the 50s, I know that Led Zeppelin has been sued for plagiarism of older songs on SEVERAL occasions and have lost at least 10 cases in court. Maybe the guy cant sing and knows that so he doesnt try to sing. Give Me My Flowers is very real sounding too. I feel like somebodys always trying to put anchovies on my waffles., Crap for Sale Especially if we didnt share blood. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Plus, Jelly smokes a lot of weed, like Willie. As far as Shooter goes I love him. 8:47 am. But I do know for me this just cements how well Waylons songs have held up and personally I think using it as a chorus works very well in this context. She married Jennings in 1969. I love when he sings his dads style of music, but Ive been surprised how much other stuff hes done that was miles away from anything Waylon ever did that Ive ended up loving too. Not really worried about it. What would Waylon think about country rap, and what would he think about his songs being turned into it? was more incidental to his mission, but authentic nevertheless. 3:29 am, The Hillbilly Muslim I hate it when people I know cite a song but dont know when its a cover. However, I am getting a little jaded that this contribution is constantly being brought up as penance for other slights to the music world. 1:59 pm. Today I listen mostly to Flatt and Scruggs, Waylon, Willie, Johnny Cash, and other bluegrass and *real country* I was raised on. Remember Which Country Album Was the First to Be Certified Platinum? "A lot of artists don't really have that privilege but it also set high standards-- very high standards -- with where I was supposed to go and what I'm supposed to do with my music and how I'm supposed to sound.". Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Grandson Struggle Turns Waylon Songs Into Rap, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_uJrCeg3w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Ljteobwpw, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Oversight Board Raises Issues Over Mark Capps Killing Petition Launched, Dirty Grass Soul Releases New Song, Takes SCM To Task. I would be curious on your real opinion of the music itself. "He lived an [adventurous] life as many of you know, and he has accomplished so much. His mother is the daughter from Jessi Colters first marriage to rock & roll guitarist Duane Eddy. The first record ever that I remember getting was N.W.A. I wouldnt pretend that Waylon was my blood, even though Waylon is a true BAD-ASS. October 6, 2015 @ 2. Remember When Waylon Jennings Scored His First No. Christina Harris To cover a song, one must (legally) ask for permission. And personally, I think Waylon wouldnt give a damn about him using it, because he isnt trying to ride on his name, hes just making HIS music, just like Waylon was. I had never heard of Struggle before reading this article and have no desire to listen to his music, ESPECIALLY not if he is sampling classic country songs and rapping over them. He has a lot of talent. I love it so much. Its just gonna be up to him to blaze the trail and pave his own way without so much help next time. Destroying the old way of doing things, breaking with tradition. Eddy Jennings has been named Bristol Rovers' head of football operations. Born on January 21, 1957, Terry was the eldest of four children . Why happened to classic country rappers doing the rapping and not trying to rap classic country with your own genre? http://cntryrbl.us/Subscribe-YouTube----------WATCH MORE VIDEOSStars and Stripes Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/StarsandStripesFireside Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/FiresideChurch Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/ChurchGeorge Jones Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/GeorgeJonesHQ Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/HQBluestone Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/BluestoneSkyline Sessions: https://cntryrbl.us/SkylineCountry Rebel Website: https://www.countryrebel.comCountry Rebel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothingCountry Rebel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countryrebelCountry Rebel Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/countryrebelco#jessicolter #imnotlisa #countryrebel #acoustic #countrymusic It is a punch line in the making. 12:53 pm. Then the chorus will kick in, theyll start singing along, and life will move on. 12:37 pm, Im a little late to this party, but I just wanted to add a little something to make even yall who may be angry at struggle or anybody else for doing this album. For whatever respectable reason Outlaw Shit was wrote, Its a new generation, and talent. I have younger friends that listen to Rap music,they never heard of Waylon my all time favorite everI was so excited to hear Struggle Jennings and could hardly believe it,I could finally share music that they loved with music I love.I hardly doubt Waylon would be up-set, no it is genius and I can picture him with a huge smile.Im absolutely sure he was a mentor to this young man and a heck of a grandpaSo if His wife Jessi gave her support then we have to believe that she did what Waylon would have wantedA real story of love and familyDont let anyone make you feel any different.I consider myself one of Waylons biggest fans and Im incredibly happy to hear Waylons sound in this young mans songs.Although I havent heard Rap that I love,I knew I liked it and I love the sound of Country and Rap even more now.So a big shout out to Struggle I found you today and Im excited to listen to it all..Im hating all the Judgements from people,calm down,get with the timesIm pushing 60 soon and it pains me not to know Rap with my younger friends I see how much young people enjoy Rap and now I can enjoy it too..Wait till they hear this,they to will know who Waylon is and he will be respected still from us old folks and now by a new generation.Awesome work. If you do any research on Struggle or even listen to his album he has mad respect for his grandfather. At least have respect for the mans son. 10:45 pm. Thats just it, Burly Dent ~~ Its not the Jennings clan at all. We want to hear it. Struggle calls him Grandpa and neither Jessie or Shooter have issue with it because there must be no reason to. 6:48 am. The country music must evolve argument. Jennifer Eddy is a highly regarded marketing, advertising, and brand communications strategist specialized in corporate growth strategy and public sector communications. With plenty of love and respect for a legend, and a slight chuckle about his grandson every now and again. 2:27 pm. I still think shooter kicks ass but think he just supporting his family like any one else would who had a family member trying to make music no matter how shitty it is. In his latest video, he's accompanied by Jessi's daughter, Jennifer. The Tennessee Bar Association is dedicated to enhancing fellowship among members of the state's legal community. The Duet. Trigger I think his music is authentic. Before my dad died, I spent my weekends on the west side of Nashville, he said. Waylon Arnold Jennings, June 15, 1937 - February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. 12:59 pm. She recorded a couple of singles that didn't take off and toured with Eddy until their . TX Music Jim EVER! Jennings had . Jessi Colter and Eddy have a daughter together called Jennifer. Struggle has very little talent. This is not good music. If only we could all go back to a time when rap music and its intersection with country music did not exist. Popular Jenni Eddy Jennings songs. I started writing poems when I was super young, he remembered. Titled Sunny Days, Struggle Jennings, born Will Harness, and his 19-year-old daughter Brianna Harness released it on January 18. 1969), Waylon Jennings (m. 1969, died 2002) Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): . He has a lot of talent. The couple remained together until Jennings died in 2002. "We don't really like hold onto any past grudges or anything like that -- we're just here to create with each other "There's probably not very many things that we don't know about each other," she adds. This is why I have little respect for hip hop or rap as genres of music. Dont understand the inner city and club shit. There is no information about his siblings. To play the song on the voice, the representatives probably asked Darius Rucker, not O.C.M.S., depending on whether they played his version or the original. Maybe you should step back and check yourself man. Trigger you know I dont agree with you anti shooter rants. He may not have been blood but he was still a Jennings. Become a member. Even spent 10 years as a DJ and did my thing around Detroit for a short time. I have been a strict rap and hip hop fan my whole life, until yelawolf love story came out, that put me on to getting all of his mixtapes. WAYLONS beat is WAYLONS. I would love to hear more of Struggles full original songs that dont lean as much on Waylons tracks next time. The Jennifer Jennings Band "The Jennifer Jennings Band is as good or better than anything coming out of Nashville." Mike O'Cull - staff writer for Illinois Entertainer, IllinoisBlues.com and ChicagoMusicGuide.com. 6:29 pm, I honestly think his so called grand father Waylon Jennings would BE ROLLING OVER AN OVER IN HIS GRAVE BECAUSE OF THAT OF THAT FUCKED UP SONG U CANT TURN OLD COUNTRY INTO RAP WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE . While there are many socioeconomic factors contributing to the ongoing crises plaguing low-income Americansand the criminal justice system tends to exasperate, not alleviate, those issuesJennings own struggles partly stemmed from an unsupportive environment; an environment in-which the wrong things were glorified for the wrong reasons. It doesnt take long for history to be revised in pop culture. 12:38 pm. The more Ive listened to it my gut feeling is without Waylon theres not much here. It doesnt mean the music you dont enjoy, shouldnt be made. To me, the amount of songs is a huge issue here, and should not be glossed over. Withstreaming platforms and the way everything's set up, I feel like you're really allowed to just completely be yourself," she reasons. "I kind of plan to be all over the place, you know? I would rather sell 1,000 records and save 10 lives by being honest than go platinum and ruin even one life by inspiring someone to live the lie I was telling in my music.. My heart bleeds for you. You mix them, what do you get? Finally, the bullshit comments about Struggle not being blood kin, and whatever he gains from the connection to the Jennings name. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hZL3-ZsZVw, In the wise words of Jason Isbell, I like rap. Country rap is the parachute pants of our generation. The two came together for one breathtaking duet of Waylon and Jessi's "Storms Never Last.". My mother decided that she didnt really want to live off Waylons name or really take any handouts, he explained. If you people want to hate on country-rap, actually do it right and go shove barbed-wire bats up the asses of The Lacs, because that shit is awful. Some with a background in rock, some country, some rap But all coming together to support this dude in his attempt to tell his story, possibly for the last time, in the only way a true artist knows how.. By sticking to what you know.. An what Strugg knows is how to let music inspire his true voice.. December 20, 2015 @ Again, he is no threat to anything. I was blinded by the glitter of diamonds, cocaine, money, women, cars and rims. Yet, the feat of Jennings growth was no small taskhis life has been true to his first name. June 4, 2013 @ However, it is very wrong in that it says Struggle is talented. The music and the story is really touching people and actually hitting folks from all over in the end elevating and growing the audience for Waylon and Country Music in general, James Hahn II My point is this: Country gained a new 31 year old fan today. They open genres/artist up to new fans that would have otherwise probably never been introduced too it. Country is country. Waylon Jennings was toward the end of his life and in waning health when he assembled his dream band onstage at the historic Ryman Auditorium in . Jennifer and Will have a daughter, Brianna. He was an Colter was also married to guitarist Duane Eddy and, more famously, the legendary Waylon Jennings. 8:57 pm, Im from CA and mainly a Hip Hop fan. I dont think Stuggle has disrected Waylon by no means,i think Waylon wouldnt mined at all,im 54 yrs old and like what Struggle does,and i like his music ! One thing we can assume is that Struggle has nothing less but undying respect for Waylon and his music. You turn more people onto something that they may have never known existed. Sophisticated, but with an edge. That was awful and shameful. Stop. That is why caution, and deference to the deceased should be used in these instances. It is overkill and some of the music is reminiscent of the stuff Colt Ford raps over. Colter then moved to Nashville, Tennessee, with Jennings. But in a while, Colter started seeing Jennings despite being married. Wahoo! A classic song by a legendary artist was sampled by a rapper,and by that and that alone the genre has gained another paying customer. Jennings worked as a D.J. Select this result to view Jennifer Eddy's phone number, address, and more. I wrote this song about the women in my life who have been my strength through some tough times. But look at how raps phase with rock is looked upon now. Making a Scene Presents the 2021 Independent Blues Awards! Granted he did rely ALOT on Waylons music to market this and I think they did overdo it having 7/9 songs being rapped around Waylon tracks. And music is just such a beautiful thing," she says. She has published two edited books and approximately 30 scholarly articles and . Born in Nashville in 1980 to Jennifer Eddy, the daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy, Jennifer Eddy - IMDb Jennifer Eddy is known for Ad Astra (2019), Quantum of Solace (2008) and Superman Returns (2006). June 5, 2013 @ Waylon is their Eli Locke June 4, 2013 @ She also had a thing for bad boys and always dated guys who were a bit rough around the edgesmy father and a series of guys after that being examples. She's the daughter of country rapper Struggle Jennings (given name: William Harness), himself the son of Jennifer Eddy, who is the daughter of Colter and her first husband, Rock and Roll Hall of . I havent yet listened to I Am Struggle but I can say that Im not a big fan of rap but I do enjoy Struggles music. When I was growing up, my mother was always in the living room, playing piano and writing songs. Jkalnasy In one of his videos, he sang Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter's hit duet "Storms Never Last" with Jessi's daughter, Jennifer. Experienced communications professional with a demonstrated history of working in media and Government relations. Its great that hes supporting good music, but that doesnt give him Carte Blanche to then turn around and do whatever harm he so chooses. Another bus carrying Jennings, 52, of Nashville, and the other six members of his band, including Jennings' stepdaughter, Jennifer Eddy, was not stopped, she said. Went to work today and researched Waylon literally all day(we are in our slow season) Thats how I found this site. Looks like he was DOF or would he be in charge of "football operations" like Tisdale's mate Mel Gwinnett was? 1:15 pm. Unfortunately, Im sadly confident that the scourge of crap er I mean rap is here to stay. Megan Hows about the whole jennings clan (the youngsters) just goes ahead and shuts the fuck up? June 6, 2013 @ Look at the timeline, he is within months old of Waylons blood son, Waylon Jr. One would think Jessies family was just as welcome in their lives as Waylons prior children were and still are. ", 15 Country Legends Who Deserve to Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 11 Times Country Stars Called Each Other Out. Fuck man. Born in Nashville in 1980 to Jennifer Eddy, the daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy, and raised in the shadow of his step-grandfather, Waylon Jennings (who married Colter in 1969), Struggle Jennings became acquainted with hard-living at an early age. In a way, it gives me a responsibilitypeople are watching me, people are looking to me for strength, guidance and a glimmer of hope. "It'ssuch a tough industry, you know? February 8, 2021, 8:27 am, When I went to prison this last time, I lost everything, Struggle Jennings told American Songwriter. Struggle is the son of Jennifer Eddy (daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy.) Harness' own musical tastes span decades and genres, and she admits that she's "still figuring out" her full artistic spectrum. In the years before that fateful sentence, Jennings faced severe hardship that wouldve been unbearable had it not been for one source of solace and strength: music. My name is Jennifer Jennings. One song is one thing. Struggle Jennings & Brianna Harness. I had to check it out. Willie was the light-hearted one, Waylon was the rough-around-the-edges outlaw. Struggle on the other hand sounds like hes really lived this stuff. | Learn more about Jen Eddy's work experience, education, connections & more by . My girlfriends brother loves modern rock and is especially fond of Five Finger Death Punch. When I was first really embracing who I was and the kind of music I wanted to make, I knew that I couldnt glorify anything I had done in the past or that type of lifestyle and its repercussions, he explained. He was born on May 31, 1980, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA: Struggle is: the nephew of Shooter Jennings - an American singer who has been active since 1996. Her love for music caused her to cross paths with ace guitarist Duane Eddy whom she married in 1961. 10:31 am, One thing we cannot assume is that Struggle has nothing less but undying respect for Waylon and his music.. July 23, 2019 @ Real music is real music. Quit trying to mix the two. That in my opinion is an abomination, both of the songs, and of Struggles talent. 2:32 am, Like Struggle says you new Waylon songs he new the Man and whats with labels cuntry rap rap artists sampling is so common look at buddy holly they wanted to call it country he wanted to play music he played at the apollo with all black audience they loved it first white to do so what would you label his music i love Waylon Jennings Struggle sampled were gonna ride its just great oh Tim McraW done a song with Nelly is he a country rapper? William Harness (born May 31, 1980), professionally known as Struggle Jennings, is an American rapper from Nashville, Tennessee. After that, when I got a little older, my mother wanted to make it on her own, so we moved to lower-class, low-income housing. on this site is poor quality songs and singers. I couldnt care less about the racial/social/political implications of hip hop or rap (or any other music for that matter). Waylon only became Struggles named grandfather after the Jessi Colter / Duane Eddy divorce. Jennifer Jennings. 10:58 am, Burly Dent In Nashville, where everyone has some sort of connection to the industry, though, it never seemed like anything to brag about. Aside from the fact that they are based almost entirely on digital and electronic machinations, artists frequently feel the need to sample music from other singers/songwriters for their own means. November 11, 2016 @ She met Waylon Jennings in 1969 and after a whirlwind romance, they got married. 3:31 am, ya i been having my eyes on waylon fest especially to check out Eric Strickland but unfortunately one of my army buddies is getting married that day. Her son is country rapper Struggle Jennings, and her granddaughter is Brianna Harness . I watched it come together.. But, I was in the unaccepted group, the outlaw, misfit group. Shooter Jennings has milked the family legacy and outlaw image in ways I think are far more blatant than this family member, and Im not sure Shooter has the same level of lyrical talent that Struggle has got (though Id attend a Shooter concert sooner than Id attend a Struggle show, for a number of reasons I wont delineate here). Strong real estate professional graduated from TUNS. Nothing to do with genres or traditions.. Ive seen people argue that Waylon wouldnt have approved of Struggles music.. When Taylor Swift won her first CMA for Entertainer of the Year there was outrage because of the sense that country music was living too much in the present moment. Jennifer was around 7 years old when her mom and Waylon were married. 11:24 pm. I watched a group of talented musicians putting everything on the line.. Eddie Jennings in Texas. What is the legacy of the sons and grandsons of country music royalty? One of the main things he accomplished was winning control of his music, so someone couldnt come in after he was done cutting a track and do with it what they saw fit. October 17, 2013 @ June 5, 2013 @ However, as reality dictates that will never happen. Its something that he and I are really good at doing together. I know Shooter or his mother wont disagree with this cause I know they will support their family 100% but I will 100% disagree with this so called rap crap. Advertisement. That lifestyle does have repercussionsIve felt them, my family has felt them. 4:24 pm, Damn Im glad I didnt call my step grandpa this Bs. New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, New Davisson Brothers Band Song Cross My Heart, Hogslop String Band Steady Hand (Grand Ole Opry Debut), New Song from The Broken Spokes Moved Into a Bottle, Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Rodney Crowell Everything At Once (feat. 8:31 am. Both Jennings and Jelly Roll confess that being so candid on record has been scary at times, but, ultimately, the reaction from the community has been so overwhelmingly positive that they can never go back to the way it was before. My music has to be honest he explained. Im sure those projects are coming. June 4, 2013 @ Some are threatened by it an some are saved by it.. So if nothing else, Struggles music is getting some real hip-hop fans to check out his Grandpas music. I 100% support your campaign against this dude. Is saying hes no blood relation a stance, or a fact? 9:45 pm. Anyways my point is Waylons music was real and he lived it. Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton leans on Eddy Jennings for advice and now to lead the Gas' recruitment drive (Andy Watts/JMP) Group 28 THE LATEST NEWS ON THE GAS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX I saw the passionate support of Shooter and Waylons right-hand man Robbie Turner as they came in to put their mark on the songs.. I Am Struggle is nepotism on steroids. I dont understand the glorification of criminality and misogyny. So hate all you want but we are integrated like it or not. They said the same thing about his dad. Youre my ace in the hole for the cards I was dealt, goes the chorus, before Colter comes in with words of encouragement: When you lift me up, theres no way I can fall.. words are always left to interpretation so some may still only hear what they want to but what i heard from his own mouth was he took a bunch of willies 10 year old tapes without anyones knowledge or permission and sweetened em up or made them more commercial.