Jackie Darlene

“ A troubadour with wanderlust and an eye for emotional detail, Jackie Darlene (26 year old Waco native) has been writing songs since she was old enough to hold a pen. Growing up in a musical family (her Grandfather is legendary songwriter Whitey Shafer, who wrote hits such as- "All My Ex's Live in Texas" & Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind") music is something that came natural to Jackie. 

However, what makes her truly special is her passion, desire and work ethic. Jackie is an old soul in a digital age. She embraces the future and showcases the past. Her life hasn't always been idyllic and she draws from her world experiences to inform her writing. She has a knack for capturing the emotional rollercoaster of joy and pain that everyone faces in life and matches it with lyrics and melodies that belie her age. She is fully dedicated to being a musician and her non-stop woodshedding has developed her into an exciting talent with an emerging fan base across Texas and beyond.

In the spring of 2019 Jackie recorded her very first full length album at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. Produced by singer/songwriter Will Hoge. Some of the players include Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell’s lead
guitar player), and renowned musician/producer Michael Webb. Her first single “Man On the Moon” is scheduled to release on 2/14, but is already gaining attention and radio play from around the region. With a booking calendar that is quickly filling up and spots at several high profile festivals, this Texas original has the world in front of her and the determination to see it all."

-Brad Beheler (Galleywinter)