NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As revealed on People.com, “Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Jenny Tolman and GRAMMY-nominated producer Dave Brainard long prayed for a picture-perfect setting for their outdoor wedding. And this past Saturday, March 19, that’s exactly what they received.”
“The weather was absolutely perfect,” raved Tolman in an interview with People.com following her Jackson, Wyo. wedding to Brainard. “The sun was out and there were no clouds covering the Tetons. The day before, it snowed in Jackson, so we had a beautiful fresh layer of snow. It was the most perfect weather you could ask for!”
Ahead of her nuptials, Tolman unveiled her sophomore album Married in a Honky Tonk on March 4 following a show-stopping performance at her standing-room only album release show in Nashville.
The Tennessean exclusively premiered the video to the albums title track days before the wedding, which was shot at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyo. Jackson has become a special place for Tolman and Brainard. As featured on People.com, the pair got engaged in Jackson in October of 2020 after four years of dating.
With Married in a Honky Tonk, Tolman vows to join the colorful characters of the fictional ‘Jennyville’ with her own real-life experiences. The release of her sophomore album marks a turning point for the singer and is the second collaboration with Brainard.
The Nashville native has received critical-acclaim for her masterful storytelling found in the lyrics of her songs and co-wrote every song on the new album. From the spirited, tongue-firmly-in-cheek “Home to Roost” to poignant lines like Sometimes the only reason/I think this heart of mine keeps beating/Is so I can go on wishing you were here (“Nothing Left of You”) to the moving-on optimism of I’ll breathe in a brand-new day/ And exhale your memory in “Sweetest Revenge” Tolman marries humor, sorrow and resilience.
Industry & Media are praising Married in a Honky Tonk….
Jenny Tolman has to be one of the most versatile talents to come along in a long time. Her songwriting skills swing easily from touching ballads to raucous humor, hardly missing a beat! I’ve enjoyed watching her career journey, and it’s even better when I get to participate with her at times as the “Mayor of Jennyville.” – Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Award Winner, Grand Ole Opry Member, Mayor of Jennyville
You must hear Jenny Tolman! Her approach to music brings the magnetic charm and unapologetic humor of legends like Loretta Lynn into the new Nashville. ‘Married In a Honky Tonk’ expands the world of Jennyville – which is like the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) of the country music – and delivers with humor, heart, and a challenge to embrace life! – Ty Bentli, Apple Music
With her previous release, ‘There Goes The Neighborhood,’ Tolman became known for crafting songs packed with personality and vivid characters. Here, she proves her sterling voice and sense of craftsmanship are just as potent, with straightforward, sentimental songs. – Jessica Nicholson, Billboard
The world is about to hear a brand new side of Jenny Tolman. – Kathleen Nolan, American Songwriter
Nashville’s finest unsigned talent sings the praises of Texas gentlemen in this instantly catchy, sprightly, clever country rocker. An irresistible toe tapper. – Robert K. Oermann, MusicRow
For a wise-cracking good country time, you’ve come to the right place! – Laura Whitmore, Parade Magazine
Jenny made for a beautiful bride at Riverside Revival and made it clear why she is often hailed as this city’s favorite independent artist. – Rich Lynch, Music City Nashville
Married in a Honky Tonk Track List
1. Good Morning Jennyville (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman)
2. Borrowing Sugar (Dave Brainard/ Rob Hatch/Jenny Tolman)
3. The World’s a Small Town (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
4. Married in a Honky Tonk (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
5. Sweetest Revenge (Dave Brainard/ Jeff Silbar/Jenny Tolman)
6. Watering the Weeds (Dave Brainard/ Mando Saenz/Jenny Tolman)
7. I Know Some Cowboys (Dave Brainard/ Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
8. Afraid (Jenny Tolman)
9. Home to Roost (Dave Brainard/Jeff Silbar/Jenny Tolman)
10. The Mayor’s Remarks
11. Same Train as You (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman)
12. Working Woman’s Blues (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
13. Nothing Left of You (Dave Brainard/Rick Tiger/Jenny Tolman)