MARKS FIRST LABEL RELEASE WITH “HEAD SPINNING” PRODUCED BY DAVE COBB
PLAYING SHOWS THROUGHOUT TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA THIS FALL
PHOTO ID (L-R) Front Row: Seth England (Partner / CEO, Big Loud), Coleman Jennings, Reed Turner (Manager, True Grit Management), Patch Culbertson (EVP / GM, Big Loud)
Back Row: Sara Knabe (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records), Stacy Blythe (EVP of Promotion, Big Loud Records), Austen Adams (formerly COO, Big Loud; currently President, Warner Chappell Music Nashville), Wes Donehower (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records + Mercury Records), Brianne Deslippe (SVP of Marketing, Big Loud Records), Jon Randall (Co-Founder / President of A&R, Big Loud Texas)
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today country provocateur Coleman Jennings announces his signing with Big Loud Texas and Mercury Records. With a hypnotic vibrato made to cut through the haze of modern life, and an old-school dedication to Western twang, Jennings makes his label debut with “Head Spinning,” out now.
“I was always scared of the whole record deal thing, but Big Loud Texas and Mercury made me feel understood,” shares Jennings. “They are good people who want to serve the artist, and they allowed me the opportunity to make the record I’d always dreamed of with Dave Cobb. The first single, ‘Head Spinning,’ is just the beginning of what I think will be a unique album. Huge thanks to Dave and the whole Big Loud / Mercury Team.”
“’Head Spinning’ takes me on a trip down classic vinyl memory lane,” Big Loud Texas Co-Founder / President of A&R Jon Randall says. “I cannot wait for fans to hear this. We are so honored that Coleman has allowed Big Loud Texas to be a part of his journey.”
“I’m so excited to have Coleman Jennings join the Big Loud and Mercury Records families,” adds Wes Donehower, SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records and Mercury Records. “Coleman is a special young artist with an old soul and a lot to say. The music he and Dave have made is incredible and we’re looking forward to being a part of his team for years to come.”
“Head Spinning” kicks of his label introduction with a rousing blast of prairie rock, as Jennings captures an overwhelming emotional rush. The new song was penned solely by him – the second he ever wrote – and signals new music on the horizon. For the song, the Texas-native worked with GRAMMY®-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson).
Never afraid to call out the dull conventionality of commercial pop and with all the elements of modern-day troubadour, Jennings’ artistry explores Western folk, honky tonk, outlaw, and Americana, while also tapping old time and bluegrass. Through it all runs a lyrical whimsy and effortless, agile guitar playing and otherworldly vocal tremor. The gritty, unvarnished realism of roots poet Blaze Foley sparked an obsession with the art of country music and stoked an anti-establishment fire which still burns in Jennings.
Following a performance last week at Big Loud’s AMERICANAFEST showcase, Jennings joins Charles Wesley Godwin in Texas today for a set at White Oak Music Hall in Houston ahead of gigs with Ray Wylie Hubbard and shows throughout California opening for William Clark Green including a stop at West Hollywood’s iconic Troubadour. For more information or tickets visit coleman-jennings.com.
ABOUT COLEMAN JENNINGS
With a hypnotic vibrato made to cut through the haze of modern life, and an old-school dedication to Western twang, Coleman Jennings can seem like a conduit to a different time – or even, a different spiritual plane. But as the country provocateur and Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records singer-songwriter says, his music is no echo of the past. More like a fierce statement of originality, crafted to stand out … and shake you to your core. Never afraid to call out the dull conventionality of commercial pop, the Texas native is a student of music with inspirations like John Denver, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, The Eagles, Blaze Foley, John Hartford and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Diving deep into guitar while in high school, the gritty, unvarnished realism of roots poet Blaze Foley sparked an obsession with the art of country music and stoked an anti-establishment fire which still burns. Honing a modern-classic sound, Jennings’ 2024 EP Wildflowers & Tears earned him comparisons to Willie Nelson and Townes Van Zandt, now a new chapter begins. Working with GRAMMY®-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), Jennings raises his distinctive voice for all to hear on his debut single, “Head Spinning,” which speaks to Jennings’ originality and captures the country-folk spirit.
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Media Contacts
Corey Brewer + Rachel Heatherly | Big Loud
corey@bigloud.com, rachel@bigloud.com
Marisa Bianco | Mercury Records
