Jackson Wendell

Jackson Wendell was born and raised in Lufkin, Texas. He began his musical journey as a child, learning to play the guitar and participating in his church’s worship team. At the age of 14, Wendell penned his first song, “Ain’t Coming Home.” As a homeschool student, he had the flexibility to dedicate himself to music and gained diverse perspectives through family travels, which contributed to his songwriting development. His early experiences laid the foundation for his professional music career.

Initially planning to attend Ole Miss, Wendell’s path shifted when he received an opportunity to open for Scotty McCreery in his hometown. This experience solidified his calling to pursue music professionally. He then enrolled at Stephen F. Austin State University, spending two years balancing his studies with immersion in the Texas music scene. Eventually, he made the decision to leave college to fully commit to touring and songwriting, marking a significant turning point in his career progression.

Since focusing full-time on music, Wendell has made notable achievements in the country music genre. His track “Drunk Words Are Sober Thoughts” has accumulated 2.9 million global streams. He has also gained experience by opening for established artists such as Parker McCollum, Tucker Wetmore, Flatland Cavalry, Randy Rogers, and William Beckmann. A key milestone in his career was signing with Sony Music Nashville, signaling his readiness to establish a significant presence in the country music industry. He recently released the new track, “East Texas Beauty Queen,” and has toured with Parker McCollum, with upcoming performances supporting Lee Brice, Josh Turner, and Mark Chesnutt.