Rising country artist Jet Jurgensmeyer has been captivating the entertainment industry since he started acting at the age of three. Jurgensmeyer launched his music career in 2018 with the release of his debut single, “Everything Will Be Alright,” followed by his 2022 album “Phase 1: Discover,” and his most recent album “The Ride: Phase 2.” Recent releases like “Found You” and “Midwest Sunset” highlight a more stripped-down style. His most recent release, “Red,” has garnered chart recognition and radio airplay and over a million streams. Yet Jet remains grounded and committed to philanthropy, actively supporting The Ryan Seacrest Foundation to inspire youth through entertainment.
NRAC: Noting that your parents owned a restaurant in Nashville with live music, what is your earliest memory of performing for an audience?
JJ: I started performing when I was three. We had a dinner show in the back room of the Nashville Palace, and I would come out on stage and sing “Jesus Loves Me.” I really loved watching people have a good time while I was on stage.
NRAC: What was the most significant lesson you learned while working on your early TV and film projects like “CSI” or “The Little Rascals?”
JJ: No one wants to deal with kids on a set, so I just always tried to be nice, know my lines and marks and be ready when they said “action.” My parents always taught me to try to be the easiest actor to deal with.
NRAC: Your music is described as blending country, rock and pop. Which artists or genres most influenced you?
JJ: As I’ve gotten older, it’s been Cody Johnson. You can hear the Ed Sheeran/Shawn Mendes inspiration in a lot of my older music. My tastes change, just like who I am as an artist changes. But I think I’ve found my sound now, and I’m really excited for a lot of this newer stuff I’m releasing.
NRAC: Why do you think the Second Amendment and the NRA is important?
JJ: While I’ve read the Constitution and done a lot of research, I wouldn’t call myself an expert. So, it’s important to have an organization and experts in these fields that can properly defend our rights as Americans and understand what is happening on Capitol Hill. The NRA does a great job of standing up for the American people and exposing people to why the 2A community believes what we do. The Second Amendment is vital to ensuring freedom from government overreach.
NRAC: Many actors seem afraid to mention their support of the Second Amendment. What makes you different?
JJ: In the same way I want my music to be real, I want what I say in public to be real as well. I’ve never been one to shy away from my faith or my beliefs. Speech and communication are so important. “When people quit communicating, that’s when bad things happen,” said Charlie Kirk.
NRAC: Tell us about your first elk hunt.
JJ: It was so much fun, a dream come true. I’ve been a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation since I was 9. I used a custom 6.5 Creedmoor rifle with a Hornady ELD-X 143-grain bullet, and finally being able to check this off the bucket list was a huge deal for me; Also getting to make this memory with my Dad and cousin Drew was something I’ll always cherish! My wish list now is to go mule deer hunting in Wyoming and wild boar hunting in Texas.
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