She was a member of the band Heartbreak Hill, and released several solo albums of folk music.
She is the daughter of blues musician Chris Whiteley and his wife Mary Tough.
[2][3] She began her musical career as a child, recording with Canadian children's musician Raffi along with her brother Dan.
[6] She has released three more albums since: Dear, Forgive or Forget and The Original Jenny Whiteley, all getting good reviews.
[9] She has also collaborated with Sarah Harmer, Amy Millan, Carolyn Mark and Riley Baugus.