Jenny (Nothing More song)

"Jenny"
Single by Nothing More
from the album Nothing More
Released April 6, 2015 (music video)[1]
September 4, 2015 (digital single)[2]
Genre Alternative metal, progressive metal
Length 3:56
Label Eleven Seven
Writer(s) Paco Estrada, Will Hoffman, Nothing More
Producer(s) Jonny Hawkins, Nothing More
Nothing More singles chronology
"Mr. MTV"
(2014)
"Jenny"
(2015)
"Here's to the Heartache"
(2015)

"Jenny" is a song from American rock band Nothing More. As the third single from their self titled album, the song discusses the struggles with mental illness that Jenna, the sister of Nothing More lead vocalist Jonny Hawkins, has.[3]

Background and writing

The song was written about Jenny, the aunt of lead vocalist Jonny Hawkins, and Jenna, his sister.[4] Jenny suffers from schizophrenia[5] while Jenna has bipolar disorder.[6] Following the release of the album in July 2014, the band partnered with Bring Change 2 Mind,[7] The Jed Foundation,[8] The International Bipolar Foundation, Young Minds (UK) and To Write Love on Her Arms.[9]

Live performances

From May until June of 2015, the ensemble is scheduled to perform on the "Jenny Tour",[10] spanning the Midwestern, East South Central and East Coast regions of the United States in addition to Colorado and Alberta.[11]

Chart positions

Chart Peak
positions
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[12] 6
US Hot Rock Songs[13] 31
US Rock Airplay[14] 25

References

  1. "CMT : Music Video : Jenny : Nothing More". cmt.com. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. "iTunes - Music - Jenny - Single by Nothing More". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  3. Midwest Communications Inc. "Nothing More Releases "Jenny" Video; Announces Summer Headlining Tour". 95.7 The X. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  4. "Nothing More Premieres Highly Personal 'Jenny' Video: Exclusive". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  5. "Nothing More Reveal the People + Stories Behind ‘The Matthew Effect’ and ‘Jenny’". Banana1015.com. 2014-08-10. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  6. "Nothing More address mental illness with the story of their song “Jenny” - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  7. Atlasman, Annie (2015-04-08). "Nothing More release 'Jenny' video to raise awareness on mental illness". AXS.com. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  8. "Exclusive Video Premiere: Nothing More's Jonny Hawkins Works to Educate People About Mental Health With "Jenny" Campaign & THE JED FOUNDATION". ARTISTdirect. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  9. "Nothing More Spotlight Mental Illness Awareness in 'Jenny' Clip". Loudwire.com. 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  10. "Nothing More Releases "Jenny" Video; Announces Summer Headlining Tour - Music News - ABC News Radio". ABC News Radio. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  11. Brandon Davis. "Nothing More Premiere New Music Video, “Jenny,” Announce Tour Dates - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards". revolvermag.com. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  12. "Nothing More - Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  13. "Nothing More - Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  14. "Nothing More". billboard.com. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
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