waylon jennings

Waylon Jennings’ Daughter-in-Law Addresses Luke Bryan’s Outlaw Comments

Waylon Jennings' daughter-in-law has offered an angry response to the comments Luke Bryan made last week, perceived by some to be an attack on legendary country artists like Jennings, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

Billy Dukes

The Time Waylon Jennings Almost Never Lived to Become a Country Legend

The world of music will never forget the day of Feb. 3, 1959. It's often known as 'The Day Music Died,' words written by Don McLean in his hit song 'American Pie.'

Chase Colston

Willie Nelson’s Braids Among Items to Be Sold at Waylon Jennings’ Auction

Willie Nelson's famous braids will soon be available for purchase. The 'On the Road Again' singer's hair will be sold at an auction on Oct. 5, along with several other items owned by the late Waylon Jennings. Nelson gave Jennings' the hair after he cut it off in 1983 as a sign of support for his friend, when Jennings decided to become sober.

Gayle Thompson

Darius Rucker: Eric Church Is the Closest We’ve Got to Waylon and Willie

While he's not one himself, Darius Rucker knows who country's bad boys are!

Carrie Horton

Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs

Tom Hill, WireImage Waylon Jennings passed in 2002 at the age of 64 — one year after being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, he remained an honest artist fighting to record the music inside him, the way he wanted to hear it. Jenn ...

Kevin Richards

Waylon Jennings’ Last Recordings to Be Released September 11

In February, we reported that legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings‘ family had determined to celebrate the singer’s life and career with a new album of primarily unreleased material. This week, the release date and track listing of ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings’ was finally announced. Due out September 11, 2012, the record will feature 12 songs, 11 of which Jennings wrote.

Brittany Joy Cooper

Waylon Jennings’ Family to Honor His Legacy by Releasing New Music

This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year.

Billy Dukes

10 Years After Waylon’s Death, What is His Best Song of All Time? [VIDEOS]

He was a member of Buddy Holly's band and only by chance missed the flight that took the lives of Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. It was 1976 when Waylon Jennings released "Wanted! The Outlaws" the first Country Music album to be certified platinum, ever. He along with Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, David Allan Coe, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Jr. and Billy Joe Shaver ushered in the 1970's 'Outlaw Movement' that changed the sound and landscape of Country Music forever. And he died 10 years ago today.

Buddy Logan

A Country Legend – Waylon Jennings [VIDEO]

Waylon Jennings is the epitome of country music at it's finest! Born in a little West Texas town, Waylon quickly picked up the guitar and got a job as a DJ while he was still just a boy. While Waylon was a DJ he met Buddy Holly and began touring with the group as the bass player. The Nashville came calling. But Waylon really didn't fit in the Nashville 'mold' they tried to put him in!

Amy Austin

Waylon Jennings Gets A Tribute Album Courtesy Of Wife Jessi Colter

The late, great Waylon Jennings gets a tribute album befitting his legendary career, courtesy of his wife Jessi Colter and producer Witt Stewart. Get the entire story at Taste Of Country. I just got this album, and it is as phenomenal as Waylon Jennings was himself! The best tribute country album I have ever heard. If you like the great legends of country, tune into KNUE for the KNUE Gold Rush sho

Amy Austin