[2]Venson attended Westwood High School (Austin, Texas) and the Berklee College of Music, where she majored in composition and studio production.

[1][2] In April 2014, Venson entered the Modern Southern Music Competition and won a headlining spot on the Belk Summer Tour.

This monumental output of music and livestreaming saw Venson's star rise significantly and caught the attention of the historic television series Austin City Limits.

Venson's prolific livestreaming also landed her at number 10 on Pollstar's Top Music Live Streamers of 2020, putting her among established outlets like the Grand Ol Opry and accomplished artists like Norah Jones and Questlove.

In Summer 2021, Venson joined Melissa Etheridge for her musical cruise in the Caribbean, performing alongside musicians like Celisse Henderson and Britney Spencer.

In January 2023 Jackie Venson debuted her annual residency at the world famous Antone's Night Club in Austin, TX.

[7][4] The Austin American-Statesman described Venson as "a Gary Clark Jr.-level talent who speaks boldly through her guitar while entrancing with her gorgeous, smoky voice.

[4] The Austin Chronicle wrote that Venson's "willingness to stand naked lyrically and vocally" is an "admirable" trait, while her "smoldering and honest" voice "won't blow doors off buildings, but if she could, it would be overkill.

"[6] The Chicago Sun-Times said Venson brings "formidable instrumental chops and a musical message of positivity", with a "singing voice that radiates warmth and spirit".