Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Unveils His Most Raw & Vulnerable Songs, Balancing Grit & Grace With Storytelling On Gospel-Laced Sophomore Album, Baptized By Fire

“…compelling original songs…”
– Saving Country Music
“…largely autobiographical new record.”
– American Songwriter
“I’ve listened to all your albums, all your past music. This is the best album.”
– Rock & Review with Eric Dahl
“…one of his most personal and powerful releases…”
– Nashville.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 27, 2026) — Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings released his sophomore album today, Baptized By Fire [stream/download], available everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire. Balancing grit with grace, the 12-track album proves to be among Jennings most personal and vulnerable songs, intertwining musical elements of traditional country, Americana and gospel. The result is a songbook uniquely his own with stories of redemption, salvation, love, heartache, reflection, aspiration, and faith.
“If you want to know who I really am as a person, the songs on this album present an open window to both my heart and soul as a songwriter,” Jennings said. “I can only hope the album resonates with those who truly listen from the first track to the last track. It’s my journey that ends where I stand today.”
Initially revealed by American Songwriter [click to read/listen] in 2025, Baptized By Fire was also hailed as one of Saving Country Music’s ‘Most Anticipated New Country Albums’ for 2026 [read here].
Jennings co-wrote “Baptized By Fire” with Jim “Moose” Brown (Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Buffett) and David Wade, along with other cuts from the album which he co-wrote with Tyler Booth (Josh Turner), Wes Shipp, Dustin Spears, and his third duet with The Voice’s breakout country recording artist Karen Waldrup.
Jennings and his co-writers’ expertly crafted lyrics are combined with top-tier production from Producer Gary Carter (Kenny Chesney, Marty Stuart, Alan Jackson), recording the tracks at Danny Parks Long Hollow Studio and Carter’s GC studio. Guitar work comes from Grand Ole Opry band member Danny Parks, piano and organs by Mike Rojas (Ricky Skaggs, Hank Williams Jr.), a multi-winner of ACM’s Keyboard Player of the Year award, acoustic guitar by Joel Key (Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, and Toby Keith), steel guitar by Gary Carter, fiddle by Deanie Richardson (Del McCoury Band, Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart) and percussion by Garth Justice (Ricky Skaggs, Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina).

Baptized By Fire Track Listing & Songwriters:1. “Wrong For The Time” (Jim “Moose” Brown, Whey Jennings, David Wade)2. ”What Lovin’ You Does” (Dustin Spears)3. “Can’t Outrun A Train” (Jack Dempsey)4. “Damned If I Stay” (Whey Jennings, David Wade, Karen Waldrup)5. “A Whole Lotta Nothin’” (Whey Jennings, Wes Shipp)6. “Force Of Nature” (Whey Jennings, Wes Shipp)7. “Whichever Way The Wind Blows” (Whey Jennings, Tyler Booth, David Wade)8. “Wild Horses & Bad Habits” (Whey Jennings, Tyler Booth, David Wade, Kayla Ray)9. “I’ll See You Soon” (Whey Jennings, Wes Shipp)10. “Copperheads And Butterflies” (Whey Jennings, Tyler Booth, David Wade)11. “Take His Hand” (Whey Jennings, Dustin Spears)12. “Baptized By Fire” (Jim “Moose” Brown, Whey Jennings, David Wade) Whey recently made appearances and/or performed his song “Baptized By Fire” on WSM Radio’s Coffee, Country & Cody [click to watch], WSMV-TV’s Today In Nashville [click to watch]; WKRN-TV’s Local On 2 [click to watch] and GodTube [click to watch].

TUNE-IN: Check your local listings for Whey’s upcoming appearances on Taste Of Country Nights with Evan Paul, iHeart Media’s The Crook & Chase Countdown, Rock & Review with Eric Dahl, CBN-TV’s The 700 Club [April 01], Nashville Insider TV, Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour [May 18], DayStar TV’s Joni Table Talk & Ministry Now [June 10].

Baptized By Fire Music Videos Released:
*TV programmers broadcast cc files: email jwa@jwamedia.com

2026 Baptized By Fire Tour Dates:MAR 27 – Shelby, N.C. [Info/Tickets]MAR 28 – Sparta, N.C. [Info/Tickets]APR 01 – **Virginia Beach, Va. [Tune-In]APR 03 – Mesa, Ariz. [Info/Tickets]APR 04 – Lake Havasu City, Ariz. [Info/Tickets]APR 10 – Springboro, Ohio [Info/Tickets]APR 11 – Champaign, Ill. [Info/Tickets]APR 17 – Cadillac, Mich. [Info/Tickets]APR 19 – Allegheny County, Pa. [Info/Tickets TBA]
MAY 09 – Winchester, Va. [info/tickets TBA]
MAY 14 – Ashland, Ky. [Info/Tickets]MAY 15 – Crossville, Tenn. [Info/Tickets]MAY 18 – Lexington, Ky. [Info/Tickets]MAY 22 – Forksville, Pa. [Info/Tickets]MAY 23 – Long Beach, Calif. [Info/Tickets]MAY 24 – Temecula, Calif. [Info/Tickets]MAY 25 – Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. [Info/Tickets]MAY 29 – Virginia Beach, Va. [Info/Tickets]
MAY 31– Nashville, Tenn. – Baptized By Fire Album Celebration [Info/Tickets]JUN 05 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. [Info/Tickets]JUN 06 – Campbell Hall Junction, N.Y. [Info/Tickets]
JUN 11 – New Braunfels, Texas JUN 12 – Dayton, Texas [Info/Tickets]JUN 20 – Hinton, Okla. [Info/Tickets]JUN 24 – Warrendale, Pa. [Info/Tickets]JUN 26 – Cadillac, Mich. [Info/Tickets]JUN 27 – Lima, Ohio [Info/Tickets]JUN 28 – Lebanon, Ohio [Info/Tickets]JUL 11 – Salisbury, Pa. [Info/Tickets]JUL 16 – Trout Creek, Mt. [Info/Tickets]JUL 17 – Riggins, Id. [Info/Tickets TBA]
JUL 18 – Lewiston, Id. [Info/Tickets TBA]JUL 30 – Kittanning, Pa. [Info/Tickets]AUG 01 – Westtown, N.Y. [Info/Tickets]AUG 07 – Alden, N.Y. [Info/Tickets]AUG 08 – Alexandria, Pa. [Info/Tickets]AUG 09 – Miamisburg, Ohio [Info/Tickets]AUG 14 – Watseka, Ill. [Info/Tickets]AUG 15 – Cory, Ind. [Info/Tickets]AUG 16 – Belleville, Ill. [Info/Tickets]AUG 28 – Clayville, N.Y. [info/tickets TBA]AUG 23 – Meadville, Pa. [info/tickets]AUG 29 – North Ridgeville, Ohio [Info/Tickets]SEP 03 – Foxburg, Pa. [Info/Tickets]SEP 06 – Bellefontaine, Ohio [Info/Tickets]SEP 11 – Sunburg, Minn. [Info/Tickets]SEP 12 – Fond Du Lac, Wisc. [info/tickets TBA]SEP 18 – New Market, Tenn. [Info/Tickets]SEP 19 – Morehead, Ky. [Info/Tickets]OCT 16-18 – Ormond Beach, Fla. [Info/Tickets]OCT 31 – Powells Point, N.C. [Info/Tickets]NOV 6-8 – Galveston, Texas [Info/Tickets]Additional dates TBA on BandsInTown or WheyJennings.com/#tour**Appearance only
About Whey Jennings:
Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings was born into one of country music’s most iconic family names, first emerging in 2012 as another naturally gifted singer from the Jennings tribe. With large boots to fill, the young Nashville recording artist and singer-songwriter for Dirt Rock Empire, with a booming baritone voice as big as Texas, finds himself with a few expectations to live up to. Seeking to establish his own musical legacy as one of the few remaining torch-bearing country traditionalists out there, Whey can instantly take his fans back to a time and sound his Grandfather Waylon and Grandmother Jessi gave birth to in the 70’s, even with his own songs.
Jennings has three studio recorded EP releases under his belt, 2020’s Gypsy Soul, 2022’s If It Wasn’t for The Sinnin’, and 2023’s Just Before The Dawn. In the summer of 2024, Whey released his critically acclaimed, highly anticipated first full length album, Jekyll & Hyde, which premiered at #10 on Apple iTunes Top 40 Country Albums Chart, and #7 on iTopChart’s Top Country Music Album Chart. Jekyll & Hyde has been hailed by Fox News, Billboard, People Magazine, Forbes, Cowboys & Indians, Men’s Journal, Rodeo Life Magazine and recognized as one of the most anticipated albums of 2024 by SavingCountryMusic.com. His sophomore album, Baptized By Fire, is due out March 27, 2026.
Many of Whey’s songs reveal real-life stories of how he has come to terms with and recovered from his checkered past of too much partying, led by a drug-fueled lifestyle. Songs about struggles, addiction, finding sobriety, and redemption through faith in God, family and his friends. Whey is forging his craft of straightforward songwriting and storytelling, while remaining a little rough around the edges. His unpolished grit and honest demeanor defines his sound, mixed with musical roots that run as deep as his famous Jennings family name would imply.

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