Anyone who lives in the Midland-Odessa, Texas area and works in the oilfields knows the kind of hard, back-breaking work it entails.  Working tirelessly in the elements is enough for a man to want to come home, sit on the couch, and not do anything until the next day when he has to do it all over again.

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Jesse Joe is the hard-working, blue-collar, oilfield working type that fits this description.  The difference is Jesse Joe has the ambition and drive to double as a country music singer in his off time.

The self-proclaimed "Copper Moon Cowboy" was born in Texas and moved all around the state jumping from one place to the next. His passion sprouted when he realized from an early age that he was in love with music.  Then in 2011, Jesse Joe found solace in music by competing in rap battles at Pecos High School.

Dreams don’t pay the bills—not right away, at least. Since 2017, I have worked in the oil fields, putting in long hours to provide for my wife and my two children. -Jesse Joe

While he has worked numerous blue-collar jobs such as warehouse work, to working in the oil fields, Jesse Joe is in hustle mode.  Performing and making content on social media, he proudly shares his music with the world all while never being ashamed of his blue-collar background.

In one of his Instagram reels, he describes what one of his typical days looks like.

During his career, he says he has shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in the music industry with names such as Bad Bunny, Post Malone, T-Pain, plus more.  In more recent times, he even landed a small cameo in the Paramount + hit TV show Landman. Things are certainly looking up for the young performer.  His new single "The Show" drops February 7th with his new album, Cherry Bronco, being released later this year.

24 Country Stars With Their Own Bars + Restaurants

Of all of the side hustles country artists could partake in, opening a bar or restaurant is the most fitting — and very common. After all, many of these stars got their start on a barstool, tip jar nearby, playing their music for anyone who would listen.

These places feel like home for many of these singers. Over the years, several artists have gotten into the bar or restaurant game, and for a select few, brands have turned into franchises with several locations and/or concepts — we're looking at you, Jimmy Buffett!

Let's take a look at the country star food and entertainment venues that have opened over the years.

Gallery Credit: Jess

2025 Grammy Awards Red Carpet — See Country Music's Best Dressed

Many of country music's top singers walked the red carpet at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 2). This year's Grammys were dedicated to victims of the California wildfires. People are encouraged to donate to organizations like Music Cares to support the relief effort.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes