Jenny Teator
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| Native name | Jenny Teator |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Website | Official website |
Jenny Teator is an American singer and songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri, based in Nashville, Tennessee. She moved to Nashville in 2017 to pursue music as a full-time career and developed a sound combining rock, country, soul and blues influences.[1][2]
Teator is known for her powerful live performances, soulful vocals and genre-blending songwriting. She has performed at venues and festivals including The Bluebird Cafe, EXIT/IN, The Listening Room Cafe, 3rd & Lindsley, Denver Day of Rock and Mile of Music.[1][3]
Her recorded catalogue includes "Daughter of the Devil", "Whiskey With Me", "Screaming Eagles", "Rhinestone Rock", "Drowning" and "Hell N Back". Her debut studio album, Breaking The Mold, was released in 2025.[4][5]
Teator has also worked internationally. In 2022, she appeared as a vocalist on "Life" by Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani, released as part of the project Life Goes On.[6]
Career
Early Career and Move to Nashville
Source: Mile of Music; NashvilleVoyager; Jenny Teator official website
Jenny Teator is originally from the St. Louis area.
According to Mile of Music, Teator left her previous health-care career background and moved to Nashville in 2017 to pursue music as a full-time career. She began performing at historic Nashville venues while writing and recording original material.[1]
Her Nashville performances have included appearances at The Bluebird Cafe, EXIT/IN, The Listening Room Cafe and 3rd & Lindsley. She has also held a residency at BB King's Blues Club.[1][3]
NashvilleVoyager described Teator's Nashville career as an eight-year period of touring, live performance and independent development as a recording artist.[2]
Music Career
Source: Jenny Teator official website; Mile of Music; Spotify; Apple Music
Teator's music combines elements of rock, country, soul and blues.
Mile of Music describes her music through soulful vocal melodies, blues, rock and country guitar riffs and storytelling.[1]
Spotify describes Teator as an artist who combines country influences with the gritty character of rock and roll. Her Spotify profile also identifies "Rhinestone Rock" as her own genre blend.[4]
Apple Music currently classifies Teator under Rock and identifies her as being from Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
Her career has developed through independent songwriting, recording, touring and live performance.
"Daughter of the Devil"
Source: Spotify; 3rd & Lindsley
"Daughter of the Devil" is one of Jenny Teator's early recorded songs.
The song was released in 2019 and remains one of the prominent recordings in her digital catalogue.[4]
The song was featured on HBO's The Hype, giving Teator additional exposure through television.[3][7]
"Whiskey With Me"
Source: Jenny Teator official website; Spotify
"Whiskey With Me" is one of Teator's recognized songs.
Her official biography associates the song with collaborations involving whiskey brands including Jack Daniel's, Bulleit Bourbon and George Dickel. The music video also premiered through CMT.[3][4]
The song contributed to Teator's growing profile within Nashville's music and entertainment scene.
"Screaming Eagles"
Source: Apple Music; Jenny Teator official website; The Girl Who Wore Freedom
"Screaming Eagles" is one of Teator's most personal original songs.
The song was inspired by her grandfather Paul Teator, who served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
Teator used letters written by her grandfather during the war as part of the song's lyrical concept. Apple Music describes the recording as her most personal song.[5]
In 2025, Teator was invited to Normandy to perform "Screaming Eagles" during D-Day anniversary celebrations for World War II veterans.[3][2]
The song represents the connection between Teator's songwriting and her family's military history.
"Life" with Hamidreza Ghorbani
Source: Bandcamp; Spotify
In 2022, Jenny Teator collaborated with American singer-songwriter Shay Watson and Iranian singer, songwriter and producer Hamidreza Ghorbani on the song "Life".
The song was released as part of the four-track project Life Goes On, credited to Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani and featuring Jenny Teator, Sarah Rebecca and Ella Hartt as singers.[6][4]
Bandcamp records the project as released on 24 March 2022 and credits Hamidreza Ghorbani and Shay Watson as composers and musicians, with Jenny Teator among the singers.[6]
The collaboration represents an international recording project connecting Teator's Nashville-based career with artists from different musical backgrounds.
"Life" Credits
| Credit | Artist |
|---|---|
| Vocals | Jenny Teator |
| Main artists | Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani |
| Composers | Hamidreza Ghorbani and Shay Watson |
| Release | Life Goes On |
| Year | 2022 |
Just Checking In
Source: Spotify
Just Checking In is an EP by Jenny Teator released in 2024.[4]
The release preceded her debut studio album and formed part of the period in which Teator expanded her catalogue of original recordings.
Breaking The Mold
Source: Spotify; Apple Music; Jenny Teator official website
Breaking The Mold is Jenny Teator's debut studio album.
The album was released in 2025 and is listed by both Spotify and Apple Music.[4][5]
The album represents Teator's first full-length studio project and reflects her combination of rock, country, soul and blues influences.
"Rhinestone Rock"
Source: Spotify; Apple Music
"Rhinestone Rock" is a 2025 single by Jenny Teator.
Spotify describes "Rhinestone Rock" as Teator's own genre blend, combining the glamour associated with country music with the gritty character of rock and roll.[4]
The term has become part of Teator's public musical identity.
"Drowning"
Source: Apple Music; Jenny Teator official website
"Drowning" is a 2026 single by Jenny Teator.
Apple Music lists the song as a 2026 release and also identifies an official music video featuring Haley Sullivan.[5]
The song forms part of Teator's post-Breaking The Mold catalogue.
"Hell N Back"
Source: Apple Music; Spotify; NashvilleVoyager; Jenny Teator official website
"Hell N Back" is a 2026 single by Jenny Teator.
Apple Music lists the single as a July 2026 release, while Spotify identifies it as her latest release.[5][4]
NashvilleVoyager reported that the song is the first single from Teator's upcoming EP and described it as a personal song about surviving difficult experiences, rebuilding strength and turning adversity into resilience.[2]
Teator's official website identifies the upcoming EP as a new stage of her musical development and states that she has begun working with Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Scott Stevens.[3]
Live Performance Career
Source: Mile of Music; Jenny Teator official website; 3rd & Lindsley
Teator has developed an extensive live performance career centered on Nashville and touring.
Her documented performances and venues include:
- The Bluebird Cafe
- EXIT/IN
- The Listening Room Cafe
- 3rd & Lindsley
- BB King's Blues Club
- Denver Day of Rock
- Mile of Music
- Summer Camp Music Festival
Teator has also performed alongside other artists and continues to appear at Nashville venues. 3rd & Lindsley listed her among performers at the Big Damn Music Jam in July 2026.[7]
Mile of Music
Source: Mile of Music
Jenny Teator has performed at Mile of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The festival's artist profile describes Teator as a St. Louis native who moved to Nashville in 2017 and developed her career through touring, songwriting and original recordings.[1]
The profile characterizes her music through soulful vocal melodies, blues and rock guitar influences, country elements and storytelling.[1]
Summer Camp Music Festival
Source: Jenny Teator official website; Spotify
Teator has been associated with the Summer Camp Music Festival.
Her artist biography states that she won the Road to Summer Camp competition, earning her a performance at the festival.[3][4]
Television and Media
Source: Jenny Teator official website; 3rd & Lindsley
Teator's music has received exposure through television and entertainment media.
Her song "Daughter of the Devil" was featured on HBO's The Hype.[3][7]
Her music has also received television exposure through placements associated with The Young and the Restless.[7]
Brand Collaborations
Source: Jenny Teator official website; Spotify
Teator has participated in music-related collaborations involving American whiskey brands.
Her public artist biography identifies associations with:
- Jack Daniel's
- Bulleit Bourbon
- George Dickel
These collaborations were connected with her music and the song "Whiskey With Me".[3][4]
Musical Style
Source: Mile of Music; Spotify; Apple Music
Teator's musical style combines rock, country, soul and blues.
Mile of Music describes her music through soulful vocal melodies, blues, rock and country guitar riffs and storytelling.[1]
Spotify describes her sound as a combination of country influence and rock and roll, while Teator uses the term "Rhinestone Rock" for her personal genre blend.[4]
Apple Music currently lists her genre as Rock.[5]
Songwriting
Source: Jenny Teator official website; NashvilleVoyager; Apple Music
Teator is a songwriter as well as a vocalist and performer.
Her songwriting draws on personal experiences, relationships, resilience, loss, love and family history.[2][3]
Screaming Eagles is particularly connected to her grandfather and his World War II service.[5]
International Collaboration
Source: Bandcamp; Spotify
Teator's documented international recording work includes her 2022 collaboration with Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani.
The resulting project, Life Goes On, included Teator as one of its featured singers alongside Sarah Rebecca and Ella Hartt.[6]
Spotify also lists Teator's appearance on the 2022 release in her artist catalogue.[4]
Discography
Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Breaking The Mold | Studio album |
EPs
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Just Checking In | EP |
Selected Singles
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Daughter of the Devil | Single |
| 2020 | Rise Up | Single |
| 2025 | Rhinestone Rock | Single |
| 2025 | Roll with the Punches | Single |
| 2025 | Wall of Broken Hearts | Single |
| 2025 | All I Want For Christmas Is You | Single |
| 2026 | Drowning | Single |
| 2026 | Hell N Back | Single |
Collaboration Discography
| Year | Title | Artist / Project | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Life | Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani | Vocals |
Live Performances
| Year | Event / Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2017–present | Nashville venues | Nashville, Tennessee |
| 2023 | Mile of Music | Appleton, Wisconsin |
| 2023 | Denver Day of Rock | Denver, Colorado |
| 2023 | 101st Airborne Military Ball | Fort Campbell, Kentucky |
| 2025 | D-Day commemorations | Normandy, France |
| 2026 | 3rd & Lindsley | Nashville, Tennessee |
Career Timeline
| Year | Career milestone |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Moved to Nashville to pursue music professionally |
| 2019 | Released Daughter of the Devil |
| 2020 | Released Rise Up |
| 2022 | Collaborated with Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani on Life |
| 2024 | Released Just Checking In |
| 2025 | Released debut studio album Breaking The Mold |
| 2025 | Performed Screaming Eagles during D-Day commemorations in Normandy |
| 2026 | Released Drowning and Hell N Back |
Professional Identity
Jenny Teator's career combines Nashville-based songwriting, national touring, live performance and genre-blending American roots music.
Her music brings together rock, country, soul and blues influences while maintaining an emphasis on personal storytelling.[1][2]
Her international collaboration with Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani on "Life" forms part of her documented recording career.[6]
External Links
- Official Jenny Teator website
- Jenny Teator – Spotify
- Jenny Teator – Apple Music
- Jenny Teator – Mile of Music
- 3rd & Lindsley
- Jenny Teator – NashvilleVoyager
- Jenny Teator – Instagram
- Jenny Teator – Facebook
- Jenny Teator – YouTube
- Life Goes On – Bandcamp
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Jenny Teator – Mile of Music
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Rising Stars: Meet Jenny Teator of Nashville – NashvilleVoyager
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 Jenny Teator – Official Website
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Jenny Teator – Spotify
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Jenny Teator – Apple Music
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Life Goes On – Shay Watson and Hamidreza Ghorbani feat. Jenny Teator, Sarah Rebecca and Ella Hartt – Bandcamp
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 3rd & Lindsley – Nashville
- ↑ Jenny Teator – ClarksvilleNow