American country singer and songwriter, born May 25, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona; she achieved enormous popularity in the 1970s. She was married to Waylon Jennings from 1969 until his death in 2002. They have a son, Shooter Jennings. She was also married to Duane Eddy from 1962 to 1968. They have a daughter, Jennifer Jennings. Jessi is the grandmother of Struggle Jennings and great grandmother of Brianna Harness.