But I've never took it seriously…Even though I came from a family that had been successful in music, there were times when Waylon (Jennings), for example, had the number one record in the country but would still run out of gas for the car. I always loved music, and I'd always wrote music. With that in mind, what was the moment you decided that you wanted to carry on that music legacy in your own career? You come from a very musical family, with notable music history lineage.
Troubadour of troubled souls… That’s what my music really embodies - showing people that regardless what you go through, you can overcome it. Struggle sat down with the BTD Foundation to share his own insights on music, mental illness, and everything in between for our December 2020 Music for the Mind Feature, so read on – and enjoy! How would you describe your music in four words or less? With a journey that has followed Struggle from poverty, to prison, to performer, to independent businessman, he is no stranger to mental health matters. A cohort of Yelawolf, Struggle debuted his first record, “I Am Struggle,” in 2013, and has continued to amass both critical respect and devoted fans thanks to his authentic character, nuanced storytelling, and musical sincerity. The tour was known as the first tour in the US to not require proof of COVID-19 vaccine or face mask requirements.Struggle Jennings is a Nashville-born rapper, writer, performer, and independent label owner whose music draws inspiration from hip-hop, rock, and country traditions, as well as from his grandfather’s ( Waylon Jennings) 1970’s personification of the ‘Outlaw’ country sound. In September 2021, Jennings and heavy metal vocalist Tommy Vext announced a co-headlining tour "The God Bless the Outlaws" across the United States. In 2021, Jennings can be found touring and working with artists Brianna Harness and Caitlynne Curtis to advance their independent careers via his label "Angels & Outlaws" based in Nashville. On April 9, 2021, Jennings released a solo LP entitled "Troubadour of Troubled Souls" and on April 30, 2021, he released a second collaboration LP with Illinois rapper Adam Calhoun, entitled "Outlaw Shit" which gained notoriety through iTunes Rap Charts by claiming the #1 spot on release day.
STRUGGLE JENNINGS LIKE FATHER LIKE SON SERIES
In June 2020, Jennings teamed up with Adam Calhoun for the EP "Legends" and in December 2020, fans were surprised by the long anticipated release of "Waylon & Willie IV", the fourth record in the collaboration series between Struggle and his fellow Nashville native, Jelly Roll. The album peaked at #8 on iTunes Alternative charts. On November 15, 2019, Jennings released the full-length album entitled Angels & Outlaws featuring 11 tracks in collaboration with his guitarist Trap DeVille and his daughter and music newcomer, Brianna Harness. The LP entitled The Widow's Son included guest appearances by Bubba Sparxxx, Jeremy Penick, Julie Roberts, Alexander King and Yelawolf. In February 2019, he also released his first solo studio album since 2011 via his own label called "Angels & Outlaws" formed that same year. On January 15, 2019, Struggle and his oldest daughter, singer Brianna Harness, released a collaborative EP entitled Sunny Days which snagged the #3 spot on Billboard Blues Albums charts. Struggle and his mother, Jenni Eddy Jennings, created their Spiritual Warfare EP towards the end of 2018. From 2017 to 2018, he collaborated with longtime friend and rapper JellyRoll on a trilogy of Waylon & Willie albums, the title of which pays homage to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
After being released from prison in 2016, Harness released Return of the Outlaw EP via Slumerican. In 2013 he appeared on Yelawolf's mixtape Wyte Dawg and released his nine-track album I Am Struggle.
Harness was incarcerated on drug-related charges in 2011.
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