Mike Baillie And so even though you are right, no I dont know every specific detail of their relationship, I do think that I have enough of a gist of it that I would defend Struggle against anyone who would say that hes simply trying to ride the name of a man he has no direct relation to, and never knew. I Am Struggles use of Waylon songs is almost an audio version re-writing the past. I havent loved every single song hes had out or every single thing hes tried. 1969), Waylon Jennings (m. 1969, died 2002) Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): . Furthermore, just last night on The Voice, the most-watched show on TV right now, they called Wagon Wheel a song by Darius Rucker. Jenni Eddy Jennings-Finding her Own Path S1 Ep18 Songwriter Connection Music Interviews Jenni is the Daughter of Jessi Colter, Her dad is Duane Eddy and she also called the late Waylon Jennings Dad. Struggle has very little talent. and what exactly the copyright concerns. Damn sure wouldnt lie to my fans either, Christina Harris About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . I like waffles. October 17, 2013 @ darn. Give Me My Flowers is very real sounding too. Trigger you know I dont agree with you anti shooter rants. I owe it to, not only the listener, but to my children. Not trying to be that guy, but isnt that a Bob Dylan tune? The estate bestowed such latitude and gifts? WHO ARE YOU TO SAY??? The fight against the intrusion of country rap has to do with many more things than simply knee jerk traditionalism never wanting the music to change. It was a longtime dream of hers to cover the song, but nonetheless, she cried through the whole process, she says, and sharing it with her father was just as emotional. You turn more people onto something that they may have never known existed. It is a punch line in the making. Experienced Manager, Infrastructure Leasing and Property Management with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Duane was born in Corning, New York, the United States on April 26, 1938, to parents Lloyd Delmar Eddy and Alberta Eddy. With the Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams project, there was protest, and a fundamental feeling that those songs were not anyones to do with what they pleased; a feeling shared by the executors of the Williams estate. Waylon Jennings performs his hit 'Luckenbach, Texas . Real life. And dare i ask, how hard would it be to admit that while different, there is a true talent and appreciation of music in Struggle. 10:31 am, One thing we cannot assume is that Struggle has nothing less but undying respect for Waylon and his music.. Its always a little frightening when you put yourself out there in such an honest way, Jelly Roll admitted. Profile: She is the daughter of country music legend Jessi Colter and rock guitar legend Duane Eddy. The Outlaw Shit song starts out real strong. Nothing to do with genres or traditions.. Ive seen people argue that Waylon wouldnt have approved of Struggles music.. I never heard a rap song on there. The only threat to the kind of music discussed 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? 8:38 am. January 2, 2015 @ I love Waylons Outlaw Shit and I think Strugg and Yelawolfs take on it was pretty interesting and wasnt bad at all. Im not trying to put words in anyones mouth, but Waylon said about Garth Brooks, He did to country music what pantyhose did to finger ****ing. So is it really that hard to surmise what Waylons opinions would be about country rap? I specialize treating trauma/PTSD, depression . Some of its worked and sounded great and other things Ive wondered what he was thinking, but overall he is tremendously talented and WAY better than the crap thats on radio and CMT these days. Joe Vitagliano Even though Jennings was pursuing music, he now realizes that he was still on a bad track. In a way, it gives me a responsibilitypeople are watching me, people are looking to me for strength, guidance and a glimmer of hope. Not defending the music since I have not heard it, just calling it like I see it when it comes to a total outsider to the situation depicting their relationship based on something less than love of a Grandfather and Grandson. Colter and Eddy divorced in 1968 with only one child. Making a Scene Presents the 2021 Independent Blues Awards! Popular rap generally carries on with the same fake crap just packaged in a different way. Taking Waylon songs and incorporating them with dance beats or even adding rap verses to them is one thing. Dead Prez Jennings is a close friend and colleague of Rovers manager Joey Barton, spearheading the club's recruitment setup in a consultancy capacity. 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 . 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. But to excuse certain things because he plays some music on a radio show seems a little misguided. Jennifer Jennings. 5:25 pm, Struggle is good he speaks of real shit he went through and from the heart never heard a bad song from him i did time i can relate. This isnt country rap, this is just rap with country music samples and some lyrics taken from Waylon. Kelsea Ballerini is on Saturday Night Live Tonight! It still blows my mind that this is considered in the same genre as what is labeled as country now. One song, or maybe even two or three, okay thats one thing. In late 2020, Jennings and Jelly Roll released their fourth joint-record to date, Waylon & Willie IV, which serves as a testament to the tremendous growth Jennings has undertaken in the past four years. But honestly its no worse than any other new up and coming artists having big name people they either are related to or have some connection to singing a few tracks with them or promoting them. Struggles maternal grandmother, Jessi Colter, went on to marry Waylon Jennings and the couple had one child together, Shooter Jennings. "Young Whey picked up the mic and pranced out on stage and began singing 'Mama's [sic] Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys'. Singer-Songwriter, Producer. But look at how raps phase with rock is looked upon now. She lived in his house almost her entire childhood. Trig.. are you judging a bit too harshly here??? What is the legacy of the sons and grandsons of country music royalty? I like a lot of vintage country-rock music (the REAL stuff, rootsy and generally self-written) and I like only a few rap and hip-hop artists if they manage to display particularly incisive lyrical prowess of depth and character, along with grooves that serve the poetry, instead of the other way around. I hate with a passion rap music in general. 10:59 am. This is the upside to sampled tracks that no one ever seems to get or mention. 2:03 pm, waylon touches on alot of this in an old interview. She married Jennings in 1969. 8:55 am. So, I went through a lot throughout my upbringingespecially after my father was killed when I was 10., After the death of his father, Jennings found himself in a tough spot and, ultimately, began making decisions he would later regret. I first started writing poems around when I was 8 years old. June 5, 2013 @ 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. Remember When Waylon Jennings Scored His First No. I like sampling but i ALWAYS listen to the originals no matter where it came from, because just like last night Ive been opened to all kinds of new sound and artists that way. Your opinion on family is screwed up worse than anything he can do with Waylons music. I dunno what this dude is thinking, but if Duane was my grandpap Id be proud. After her divorce from Eddy in 1968, she married Waylon Jennings on 26 October 1969 at her mother's church. I dont believe for a second that every rapper is out every day slappin some big booty hoes a*s and gettin crunk and then runnin from the cops anymore than I believe every good ole boy with decent looks and endless pockets just got outta college and now hes chillin by the bon fire scoopin out hay for some hunnies to lay down in their daisy dukes in for some awe shucks mid 20s cowboy to break out the keg and get lucky. Jenni Eddy Jennings. EVER! Until, Outlaw Shit Struggle/ Yelawolf . And I feel like much respect was put into making it. Hank didnt do it this way, and neither did Waylon. Struggle Jennings (born Will Harness) is the son of Jenni Eddy; his daughter and chief duet partner here is Brianna Harness. Wahoo! And with Waylon passing away when I was two, three years old, I don't have too much of a memory of him -- I just have, like, a whole bunch of pictures," says Harness, now in her early 20s. From there, one thing led to another and Jennings ended up having several run-ins with the law, eventually getting sentenced to prison in 2011 and serving until 2016. This is coming from a guy who personally detests most rap. 6:54 am. It keeps me from going back. Frank browning Jamey Johnson sang on a colt ford songgood enough for me. Northern Rebel Maybe you should step back and check yourself man. Duane Eddy is Struggles true grandfather. They contribute nothing worthwhile to the genre. Something else worth pointing out about Struggle is that he is no Blake Shelton or Jason Aldean, and his songs are no Dirt Road Anthem. As Ive also said about fellow Southern white rapper Yelawolf, Struggle has talent. I forgot the name they called themselves for the notorious song. Jennings worked as a D.J. Waylon was the end of the road for the jennings family. Thatd be like calling Country Grammar by Nelly a rap-rock song, because it has a sample from Sweet Home Alabama in it. Ive listened to Struggles and his seems real and you can tell he feels it. retro, thrift store shopping etc)., he is a hard working, very talented individual with a ton of respect for his grandfather., Struggle has talent. This album might explain why Shooter has been playing a lot of rap on his Sirius radio show. There is country, and then there is hip-hop. She met Waylon Jennings in 1969 and after a whirlwind romance, they got married. So see, we both see eye to eye about Struggle. In fact it probably makes me value it even more. Jenni Eddy Jennings, Struggle Jennings' mom, is one of his greatest inspirations. Biography. In the summertime, I went to the hood. Her love for music caused her to cross paths with ace guitarist Duane Eddy whom she married in 1961. Everything that two men can possibly go through together, me and Jelly Roll have gone through together, Jennings explained. This article nails it in that here we have one of the greatest country music legends of all time having his legacy bastardized to create rap music. Just to clarify, Struggle has called this country rap in numerous interviews, and that is why I have described it as such here. She graduated from Hartselle High School . 10:07 pm, You never knew your grandfather so you have nothing to compare to.I have step- grandkids that are everybit as much mine blood or notyou need to get in your lane and not call some one a liarWaylon took care and mentored this young man and for you to say this is more of a disgrace to society than any of Struggles songs could ever be.SMH, Megan Eddy Jennings has been named Bristol Rovers' head of football operations. he also said he never wanted his music labeled as anything other than waylon jennings music but also agreed he wouldnt change allowing it to be called outlaw music because it worked go to 20:20 for that part of the interview but i would recommend watching the whole thing as it is said to be never before seen only released on youtube as part of a series of never before seen interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Ljteobwpw, Del Mccoury January 10, 2019 @ Yall may not like some of the things he talks about, for whatever reason-but one of the things that is so amazing about Struggle Jennings musicis that its real. All Rights reserved. Its not about how the words are presented. February 8, 2021, 8:27 am, When I went to prison this last time, I lost everything, Struggle Jennings told American Songwriter. He was 62. Friends for decades, their mutual backgrounds and mutual search for balance in life forged an unbreakable bond. 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. They have also lived in Canton, OH and El Paso, TX. Well chose sample and the loops work really well. That family has always stuck together against tough odds. June 25, 2013 @ "As I've gotten older, and the more I've gotten into music,I feel like they definitely set huge stepping stones and paved the way for me," Harness reflects. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. The Hillbilly Muslim OnWelcome to My Nightmare, which follows an EP of duets with her father, the artist is a little bit Amy Winehouse and a little bit Billie Eilish: There's a dark undercurrent to her beautiful, aching vocals, for example on her cover of Colter's 2006 album cut "The Canyon.". Since his version of Wagon Wheel is so successful, one assumes that Darius Rucker (or someone representing him) asked Old Crow Medicine Show if he could record the song. 1. wrt struggle: I understand your concerns, but in this case I would defer to shooter and jessie. January 17, 2017 @ Whey's deep-rooted voice definitely complimented Jenni's golden pipes she inherited . My point is this: Country gained a new 31 year old fan today. September 10, 2020 @ 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. The day Struggles Outlaw Shit was released as a single, he was incarcerated in a Davidson County jail. Struggle is the son of Jennifer Eddy (daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy.) June 5, 2013 @ Not only is it not a part of the original work, but the additions bear no resemblance to the intent of the original artist or the final product. I cannot stand rap. Jennifer Eddy (III) Jennifer Eddy. The holder of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Entrepreneurship, Gender, and Family Business, Jennifer is one of Canada's leading researchers at the intersection of gender, entrepreneurship, and the family embeddedness of entrepreneurial activity. Struggle Jennings (real name - William Harness) is an American country rapper who released his debut album "I Am Struggle" in 2013. 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 ! Acca Dacca Jennifer Eddy, Colter's daughter from . Mirriam Johnson (born May 25, 1943), known professionally as Jessi Colter, is an American country singer who is best known for her collaborations with her husband, country musician Waylon Jennings, and for her 1975 crossover hit "I'm Not Lisa".. Colter was one of the few female artists to emerge from the mid-1970s "outlaw country" movement.After meeting Jennings, Colter pursued a career in . This is an ignorant, indolent, ill-informed, and ridiculous assertion that is perpetually made by people who attempt to simplify the argument against who they perceive as traditionalists scared of change who just want the music to sound like it has always sounded. So many people are so quick to criticize and assume the worstand I wonder how many of the naysayers have really stopped, and REALLY listened to any of Struggles work. June 4, 2013 @ Nobody can answer that question. Colter and Jennings have one son, Waylon Albright "Shooter" Jennings (born May 19, 1979). Reviews Jennifer Eddy is also Struggle's mother. June 5, 2013 @ Full Waylon Jennings Tribute https://cntryrbl.us/Waylon-Jennings-TributeGet your Country Rebel merch here! Jenni Eddy Jennings' son, Will Harness, also known as . Im just not as well-spoken as you. Colter moved back to Arizona. In 1969 she met and married Waylon Jennings. That is just to shallow (borderline mean) for someone who has no real knowledge of their relationship. 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.. Acca Dacca Jennifer was a resident of Hartselle, Alabama at the time of her passing. That being said this wouldnt be hip hop because it is rap they are two different genres now. apparently miley cyrus covered the song, and all the kids were damn sure it was hers, it bothered me, but hey, its not my favorite song, or band..then I played wagon wheel, and it didnt occur to me until just now, they probably thought it was a Darius Rucker song. AKA: Jennifer Jennings Davis. Obviously Waylons music (and all other sampled music for that matter) is NOT intended for remixing. I liken sampling (or stealing, as I call it) to taking a famous painting and drawing over the original work. It may be Blasphemy to some but the quality of this is high. Doing WAYLON in rap and making money from it is DISRESPECFUL! Jennings died on February 13, 2002, at his home in Chandler, Arizona. Struggles use of Waylons work, very CLEARLY shows how much influence Waylon had on Struggle, and the use of Waylons incredible work is his way of paying tribute and honoring a man who accepted him-blood or not-and i truly believe that Waylon Jennings, while he may not have been a fan of rap or hip hop, i believe that the Legend himself would have been honored to be featured in Struggles work, and would have accepted and appreciated struggles music for what it is. Jennings died at 64, shortly after being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Some are threatened by it an some are saved by it.. I dont see this music as being some sort of country/hip-hop hybrid in any way, shape, or manner. 11:56 pm. End of story. One of the reasons I did this was to clear up some of the misnomers that Struggle is simply attempting to capitalize off of a man that he never even knew. TX Music Jim I watched it come together.. 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. I dont know, but I sure as hell dont want to find out. January 11, 2015 @ 6:28 pm, funkywheel 5:55 am, Acca Dacca Northern rebel 12:36 pm. Im not a fan of Shooters music, but i can not get enough of his radio show (it really is great), with that said this project strikes me as pathetic, Im sitting here staring at your headline saying in my head WTF is everyone thinking, I then checked the date No its not April 1st. I watched a group of talented musicians putting everything on the line.. 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). I think I went out of my way in this piece to make sure I gave weight to the legitimacy of Waylon and Struggles relationship as grandfather and grandson when I said, Struggle was not just some distant relative to Waylon that barely knew him who is now riding his name. June 5, 2013 @ Davey Smith Youre absolutely right, Struggle is a talented artist and he very much can stand on his own feet. 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.. The shooter deusch bag now with struggles sent. Struggle was not just some distant relative to Waylon that barely knew him who is now riding his name. "It's so much fun just sharing your feelings and emotions with your family. And music is just such a beautiful thing," she says. This Residential listing has 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths. Willie was the light-hearted one, Waylon was the rough-around-the-edges outlaw. 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. Photos and Property Details for 1125 OLDFIELD ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824. Listen to the 10 Best Songs About America, American Idol': Teenage Country Singer Emily Faith Earns Hollywood Ticket After Good Hearted Woman Cover [Watch], Colby Acuffs Debut Single Inspired by Intense Waylon Jennings Dream [Exclusive Premiere]. The 2021 Independent Blues Awards We do things a bit different than other awards in that we encourage you to not only explore and experience winning artists, but all the nominated artists as well.Under each winning Artist is a bar that will expand out to revel all the nominated artists . Nonetheless, please dont characterize me as being one discounting the relationship that can form between two people who happen to not be from the same bloodline. Duane Eddy is a fucking genius guitar player, and legend, and a fucking hell of a nice guy. I think itll be good. I thing Waylon would be proud of what he is doing. June 4, 2013 @ This is not good music. | Learn more about Jen Eddy's work experience, education, connections & more by . on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. Sterling Whitaker Published: February 13, 2020. 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). Jenni played the piano while Whey stood beside her, and then the two dueted and harmonized together, and it was heavenly. Now that his name is out there and hes got some attention lets see what else he has to offer. I started writing poems when I was super young, he remembered. "I kind of plan to be all over the place, you know? 12:46 pm, it freaks me out when people think iconic songs like wagon Wheel were written by the guy covering them, when the original is so good, and so well known.. To Brianna Harness, they're the great-grandparents who hired a bunch of pretend princesses and threw her a big birthday party when she was a toddler. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Experienced communications professional with a demonstrated history of working in media and Government relations. One song is one thing. So if youre really interested in lending a hand in saving country music Well you better come up with a better way of sharing the heart of this constantly growing and evolving culture and music that we call Country with the kids. Jennifer was around 7 years old when her mom and Waylon were married. Keith L. That's just it, Burly Dent ~~ It's not the "Jennings" clan at all. They covered Bad Company by Bad Company and he almost got into a debate with me when I mentioned that it wasnt the original version. I just heard the Struggle Jennings song and loved it. 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. So hate all you want but we are integrated like it or not. Struggle is the son of Jennifer Eddy (daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy.) Beyond her Colter cover, Harness' tracklist contains songs written by her father and grandmother -- additional opportunities to leverage her family's talent. I listen to shooter show every week. While Ive been singing for as long as I can rememberI was one of those kids who just walked around singing all the timeI was probably about 12 or 13 when I realized Hey, I want to be a rapper. But, I didnt really take it seriously until I was in my early 20s..