MISSISSIPPI TO NASHVILLE WE GOT THE CHANCE TO CHAT WITH COUNTRY ARTIST ‘JAGGER WHITAKER’ WHO STICKS TO HIS WORDS OF BEING A FIRM BELIEVER IN STORYTELLING AND WITHOUT A DOUBT SHINES THROUGH HIS MUSIC. HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JAGGER AND HIS MUSIC!

What is your name? 
Jagger Whitaker 

What is your genre of music? 
Country 

Give us a little bio about you. 
I am a Nashville based singer/songwriter from Mississippi. I’m a firm believer in storytelling and relatable songwriting while adding my country rock roots to the production.

What made you go into music? 
My dad… growing up, I played drums along side him but he really wanted me to pick up the guitar. He would always push me to learn. He passed when I was 10. That was my motivation to pick it up and learn. From there I started writing and now we are here. 

Who are your influences? 
My Dad

Also artist such as Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Brooks and Dunn, Chris Stapleton, and Hank Williams Jr. 

Are you signed to a label? 
No

You released your new latest Single ‘Beer Talks,’ tell us more about the single and the meaning behind the song. 
It basically talks about the feelings and the positive effects of drinking beer! You tend to be a whole lot cooler and more confident when you have a few in you and we wanted to tell a fun story from our experiences. 

Describe the track in two words. 
Exhilarating and Relatable

What was the writing and recording process like? 
We got together, told some drunken stories, and the song just fell out. I got to record the song with Smith Curry along with his badass band! It was a fun process!

Who did you work with on the single? 
Writers: Nolan Gray, Ethan Payne, Jagger Whitaker 
Producer: Smith Curry 
PR: PERK Co.

Will there be a music video for ‘Beer Talks’, and if so, what can expect from it?
That is definitely on the agenda but is still a process! You can expect a great time being had in a dive bar somewhere.

Will we see an EP or Album coming up? If so, what can we expect from it and the meaning behind it.
Hopefully by the end of the year I can debut an EP. With that being said I’d like to express each part of songwriting I love: Truth, Love, Grit, and a good time.

Do you have any live shows coming up? 
Yes! March 2 at Whiskey Cowgirl in Chattanooga Tn!

Let us know where we can get tickets if so. 
Venue Website/ At the door!

What else can we expect in 2024? 
More Songs and Lots of Gigs, 

Where do you see yourself in 5 Years? 
As a well-known country artist touring the world.

What quote or saying do you always stick by? 
“Remember where the journey started” 

When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget? 
My guitar, The lyrics, my band, my tuner, and my brain!

Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Facebook
Instagram

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