Online distributers and social media make it easy to release music essentially from an iPhone, and seeking success in the music industry is not an uncommon dream. As singles become a driving force, Jayna Jennings took a risk and released a full length, completely immersive, visual album called Southern Gothic Romance, with music videos for each song.At the beginning of 2023, Jennings recorded the album a couple hours at a time between jobs, and only had 1,000 followers, but after she started releasing singles in anticipation of the release, her following grew to 60,000 in a matter of months.The release helped Jennings reach the iconic circle at the Grand Ole Opry house as her single 10:43 was awarded Song of the Year at the Josie Music Awards. She accepted the honor of Vocalist of the Year that same night.Jennings has performed in incredible venues across the south east such as AJ’s Good Time Bar, The Velvet Underground at the Hard Rock Cafe, the Bijou Theater, Eddie’s Attic, Museum of Appalachia, Canyon Center Amphitheater, Rhea County Courthouse, and more. Jennings and her band headlined Pigs and Peaches adjacent Charley Reynolds and Drake Milligan on the Luzianne Tea main stage.For her fans, her song 10:43 is a beloved song, and is quickly becoming a favorite amongst the radio stations that have added the song to airplay rotation. She recently released a music video filmed at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. The video has received three nominations for the JMAs this year.
My nominations this year at the Josie Music Awards are-
Folk/Americana Artist of the Year, Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and my original song 10:43 is nominated for Song of the Year. Two of my unreleased songs are being recognized in the Songwriter Achievement category.
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“A true artist, Jennings continues to use a minimalistic approach to music, where there are no tricks or tweaks to deceive the ears, just really, really, honest lyrics,” KlefNotes
