It’s amazing how country gospel songs can affect anyone who hears them – country fan or not. They work wonders in touching those feelings of hope that we need to be reminded of in moments of failure and change – ...
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 ...
Waylon Jennings is one of the fiercest honky-tonk heroes within the outlaw country movement, but on some occasions, he never failed to show his funny side. Just like this old interview recorded on June 4, 1983, during the US Festival. ...
Did you know that Waylon Jennings’ guitar used on stage throughout his career only totaled to five? Get to know more about these wholly-covered guitars as well as the ones he used in the past. 1. 1946 Martin D28 Herringbone ...
If you’re a fan of this comedy-adventure television series that was aired on CBS from 1979 to 1985, then pretty sure you’ll quickly recognize Dukes of Hazzard theme song or Waylon Jennings’ “Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ ...
In 1978, Waylon Jennings set his sixth No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart as a solo artist when he released “I’ve Always Been Crazy” – the first single and title track from his 1978 album. By the time ...
Though the country music legend died nearly two decades ago, Waylon Jennings songs still left an indelible mark on the genre. All through his career, he persisted in being a genuine and sincere artist, waging to record songs within him ...
Willie Nelson’s Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys cover with one of the pioneers of the Outlaw Movement and American musician Waylon Jennings in 1978 peaked at number one on the country music charts. Their song cover was ...
Country music won’t be the same without the supergroup that made the greatest hits of all time. When the Highwaymen decided to make music together in 1985, they made history. Their combined talents pulled fans across the globe, making their ...
When Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson joined forces, the world expected nothing less than quality and brilliance. Luckily, we were never proven wrong when they’d written the hit song “Good Hearted Woman.” In 1969, the two outlaw legends found themselves ...
In 1995, the American country supergroup The Highwaymen recorded the song “I Do Believe” for their third and final studio album, The Road Goes on Forever. The song tells the tale of a man who believes in a higher power ...
The American country music group the Highwaymen – composed of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson – released “Desperados Waiting For A Train” off their debut album Highwayman in 1985. The supergroup’s version reached No. 15 on ...
One of the pinnacles of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson‘s partnership is absolutely the song “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” Jennings and Nelson collaborated at numerous stages of their careers, and this country classic is ...
Johnny Cash knew too well how to hold on to the songs and the people he loved. Among these songs was Bob Dylan’s “One Too Many Mornings,” which he covered numerous times. In 1986, he released a new “One Too ...
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 ...
The friendship between Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. resulted in one epic collaboration, titled “The Conversation.” The song was originally released on Williams’ 1979 album Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound. Four years later, their collaboration was reissued on Jennings’ ...
At the very young age of twelve-years-old, Waylon Arnold Jennings started his road to fame. As a young boy, Jennings was already chasing his dreams, and nothing could get in his way. He scored a time spot on a Texas ...
Waylon Jennings’ version of “Amanda” is one somber hit that profoundly stands out above all plethora of the country legend’s songs identified as perhaps the best in music history. The original outlaw was a proud country performer that remains to ...
Individually blazing their own trails was perhaps the main fuel to The Highwaymen‘s road of success, thereby placing them on top of the music industry in the ’80s. Why wouldn’t they be? This dream team composed by four of the ...
Music was pretty much the blood and life of American singer, Anita Carter. She was the youngest daughter of Maybelle Carter who was a founding member of The Carter Family.At age 17, she played upright bass for their Mother Maybelle ...
“Will the Wolf Survive” was Waylon Jennings’ debut album released under MCA Records after transferring from RCA. This also served as Waylon’s fresh start in his career. A New Sound for Jennings Jennings had been recording and producing music with ...
Randall Hank Williams was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 26, 1949. He was the only son of the back then country music icon Hank Williams. Williams affectionately call him Bocephus, but growing up, he became known in the music ...
The century-old debate of whether “real country music is dying” is not new in the music industry. Even back then, the echoes of “old traditional country music isdying” had always been heard. Especially when Waylon Jennings, a country legend, voiced ...
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson performed a great duet with the song “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys. “ Via YouTube.com by Screengrab Waylon Arnold Jennings professionally known as Waylon Jennings was a popular American singer ...
Waylon Jennings is one of country music’s treasures because of his countless hits. He also made sure to make a statement with the songs that he releases and thus, he became a country outlaw just like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, ...
Who remembers the outlaw tribute song of Waylon Jennings to Bob Wills? Waylon Jennings Live in Austin, Texas. April 1, 1989Photo from Youtube via Screengrab The song was written as tribute to James Robert Wills or also known as Bob ...
Who remembers the outlaw tribute song of Waylon Jennings to Bob Wills? I do! Listen to the song that honored the late King of Western Swing. About the Song Photo Credit: YouTube via Screengrab Jennings wrote the song as a ...
Waylon Jennings swoons us with this subtly romantic country song he released in 1985. Jennings is much more known for his outlaw country style in country music, but when a bad boy turns romantic, then it’s something to listen to. ...
Hank Williams Jr. proved that he is more than his father’s son. He made a name for himself when he released country hits after his father died. Although it was hard for Hanks Jr. to get out from his father’s ...
Waylon Jennings is a true guitarist legend. In his guesting on the infamous Johnny Cash show back in 1970, he proved that his guitar skills are unparalleled. With their performance, these two country outlaws showed that country music is electrifying. ...
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, ...
Written by Troy Seals and Donnie Fritts, this Waylon Jennings hit sure talked about the happy memories that ex-lovers have. Although it is common nowadays to sing about having a broken heart, the writers knew that happy memories can still ...
The century-old debate of whether “real country music is dying” did not really start recently. Even back then, the echoes on “old traditional country dying” had always been evident. Especially when Waylon Jennings, a country legend, voiced his opinion back ...
“Rainy Day Woman” is not the same as Bob Dylan‘s “Rainy Day Women #12 and #35.” “Rainy Day Woman” was written by Waylon Jennings in 1974. It is one of the tracks from his album The Ramblin’ Woman. Jennings released ...
Entitled “Strait Country,” The King of Country George Strait has put together some of his favorite songs and shared it to Spotify. Photo Credits: George Strait/Official Facebook Home Page Strait promises to deliver fans earfuls of traditional country songs from ...
“Amanda” is one of the classic songs that was recorded by many great artists. It has words that are captivating, and it never gets old. It doesn’t matter how many times this song is covered by different artists, it will ...
Pioneers of the outlaw country music genre Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson had one of their greatest duet performances with the hit “Good Hearted Woman.” They not only recorded the song together but co-wrote it as well. The resulting single ...
Last January 25, the sad news about Waylon Jennings’ eldest son Terry Jennings’ death broke the hearts of many country music fans and supporters. Almost a month after, we are commemorating the 17th death anniversary of Terry’s father, Waylon. These ...
Outlaw Singers Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson have long been performing on one stage together considering that they’re a part of the iconic outlaw group, “The Highwaymen.” Together with the late Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, they have produced tunes ...
Willie Nelson tells the story of a young boy who wanted to become a cowboy in his single “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” The song began with a young boy dreaming of wanting to become a cowboy because he ...
“I Do Believe” Waylon Jennings is one of the best country outlaw singers, but he is also considered as one of the best songwriters, too. He proved this with his intriguing, yet well-written single “I Do Believe.” In 1995, the ...
Love is a wonderful feeling, especially when you fall in love with the right person. However, there are some who fall in love with a person they don’t deserve. Maybe, we fall in love with people who hurt us because ...
Popularly known as the “Red Headed Stranger,” Willie Nelson is a famous and influential personality when it comes to country music, especially in the outlaw. His name, for sure, does ring a bell whenever we talk about authentic and pure country sound. ...
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, ...
From Joey + Rory’s Christmas album, “A Farmhouse Christmas” released in 2011, here’s “The Gift” that matters to God’s heart. Briefly, the song is a touching story about a poor orphan named Maria whose sacrificial love pleased God. She found ...
Willie Nelson’s Making of “Night Life” “Night Life” is a country blues song written by Willie Nelson in 1960. Willie wrote this song while he traveled from his home to work. He recorded it and gave it to Pappy Daily, but ...
“Delta Dawn:” Tanya Tucker’s Signature Hit One of the most iconic songs of all time, “Delta Dawn” was penned by former child rockabilly star Larry Collins and songwriter Alex Harvey. It became a smash for Tanya Tucker when she recorded ...
Waylon Jennings captivated the hearts of many by his country music style. He’s one of the country artists who introduced us to outlaw country music. In his career, Jennings released a total of forty-five studio albums. In addition, ninety-six of ...
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 ...
Billboard included “Sweet Dream Woman” as one of Waylon Jennings‘ Best Songs according to their Critic’s Picks. Billboard’s Critic’s Picks ranked “Sweet Dream Woman” at number twelve. Jennings recorded the song in 1972. He included the song on his studio album ...
“Just to Satisfy You” was Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson‘s third number one song together. However, before the song reached number one, Jennings had many unsuccessful attempts for this song. The Making of “Just to Satisfy You” Waylon and Don ...
There are many versions of Don Williams‘ song “Amanda.” One of the greatest of which was that of Waylon Jennings. Since then, not many artists covered the song as well as Don Williams, and Waylon Jennings did. However, in 2013, Chris Stapleton ...
After twenty-six times of entering the US Billboard chart, Waylon Jennings scored his first number one song on the Billboard Country Chart with his single “This Time.” “This Time,” First No. 1 Song Waylon had been releasing singles that entered the ...
A true country music legend who was one of the renowned “The Highwaymen” is Waylon Jennings. He was one of the pillars of the country outlaw. Without denying, we truly miss this icon since his passing in 2002. But, before Jennings passed ...
There is no greater thing in this world when your children honor you with your iconic song. This was what happened with Lukas Nelson and Shooter Jennings, son of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, respectively. While we may no longer ...
One of the most iconic and classic country songs of all time, “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys” is a hit penned by Ed Bruce and his wife, Patsy. Although the song was originally recorded by ...
Rolling Stones ranked their 100 greatest artists of all time. They ranked these country artists according to their lasting impact on the genre and their recorded output, their legacy as an entertainer. Brace yourselves for you might be surprised with ...
The Personification of Outlaw Country Outlaw country has been described as a perfect blend between the musical style of rock and honky tonk. It blends seamlessly together with the beautiful mix of country instrumentation and introspective lyrics. Rebelling against the ...
After “Rainy Day Woman” stopped at the No. 2 spot, Waylon Jennings returned to the No. 1 spot with a double-sided record. In this record, he used two icons of country music from an earlier era. On the A-side of ...