While Jessi Colter songs were often outshined by the music of her husband, Waylon Jennings, we can all agree that she’s one of the key artists in the Outlaw movement. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Colter affiliated herself with outlaw imagery ...
While we may know Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as the seasoned members of the Highwaymen and among country music’s all-time greats – the two talented artists are actually pretty good buddies. Their longtime friendship can even be traced all ...
Waylon Jennings’ children live to see how their legendary father started the outlaw country music movement. They’ve been with him when he stood up for his rights and doing things his own way. Let’s get to know more about Waylon ...
Waylon Jennings and wife Jessi Colter’s love story is considered one of the greatest love stories in country music, and it’s not surprising why. Jennings experienced three failed marriages before he finally found the one, and as they say, love ...
Marriage is something that binds two souls for eternity, but not all facts lean on this statement though. Sometimes, marriage is only a contract until hearts find their perfect match where aside from compatibility, joy naturally flows by just being ...
Country music legend Waylon Jennings took an eager crowd by storm when a southern beauty suddenly joined him onstage for a special performance of Elvis Presley’s hit “Suspicious Minds.” Performing for a jam-packed venue, Jennings stood before a makeshift saloon ...
A popular hymn dating back to 1912, “The Old Rugged Cross” has been sending those lost from the Lord back into his graces with its strong and resonating message. Various country music artists have since covered the hymn throughout the ...
Jessi Colter’s “I’m Not Lisa” has truly put her on the map. The legendary No. 1 hit became Colter’s commercial breakthrough as a solo artist; simultaneously, it was a major crossover pop hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard ...
Jessi Colter’s Life Jessi Colter born as Miriam Johnson was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Her parents were a preacher and a car-race driver. At an early age, she was already playing piano in their church. In her high school year, ...
Known for his hits “Help Me Hold On” and “Best of Intentions,” Travis Tritt is one of the well-loved contemporary artists who rose to fame in the late ‘80s. His fame did not just root from his being a singer-songwriter, ...
The Making of “Wild Side of Life” William Warren’s heart was broken when a girl he met left him. It was a painful experience for him, but at the same time, it became a good thing for him, too. This ...
The Song “Storms Never Last” “Storms Never Last” is the title of the song written by Jessi Colter in 1981. The song tells the story of hardships in a relationship, where the couple has to go through difficult times. However, ...
Jessi Colter (Photo Credits: legacyrecordings.com) The Life and Humble Beginnings of Jessi Colter Born on May 25, 1943, Jessi Colter‘s birth name is Mirriam Johnson. She was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona in a strict Pentecostal home. Being born ...