Just 25 minutes ago, in a deeply emotional message shared on social media, country rock artist Shooter Jennings — son of Jessi Colter and the late Waylon Jennings — released a heartfelt and urgent statement about his mother’s declining health. The update, while difficult to hear, is filled with love, faith, and an honesty that has touched fans around the world.
“Mom’s condition is very fragile right now,” Shooter began. “And while we’ve always known this day might come… it still hurts more than I can say.”
Jessi Colter, now in her early 80s, has long been a beloved icon in country music — known not just for her haunting voice and timeless hits like “I’m Not Lisa”, but for her resilience, her devotion to family, and her unwavering faith through every storm.
Shooter shared that Jessi has been quietly battling a series of health complications over the past year. Though the family chose to remain private during much of the struggle, recent changes in her condition prompted him to speak out — not for attention, but to ask for prayer and support from the community that has cherished her for decades.
“She’s resting at home. Peaceful. Surrounded by love,” he wrote. “But we don’t know how much time we have.”
Despite the sorrow in his words, there was also deep gratitude. Shooter spoke of long porch talks, gospel hymns sung at sunrise, and moments of unexpected joy — even in recent weeks.
“She’s still Jessi,” he said. “Still sharp, still full of grace. Still asking me if I’m eating right and if I’ve prayed today. That’s just who she is.”
He ended his message with a request that felt more like a blessing:
“If she’s ever touched your life — through a song, a lyric, a moment — please lift her up right now. We believe in miracles, and we believe in love.”
Fans across the country have already begun responding with messages of support, old concert photos, and deeply personal stories of how Jessi’s music helped them through heartache, loss, and hope.
Because even now, as her health declines, Jessi Colter continues to embody what country music — and true faith — is all about: honesty, tenderness, and the power of the human spirit.
“She gave her voice to the world,” Shooter wrote. “Now it’s our turn to lift her with ours.”