Waylon Jennings’ Grandson, Whey Jennings, Welcomes Baby Girl
Whey has a little one who may one day continue the Jennings family’s musical traditions…
Willie and Waylon Capture Haunting Tone Of Song Whose Writer Died Three Days After He Wrote It
This haunting cover of “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” sang by two of the biggest stars in country music – Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson – might just be one of the best covers we’ve heard in a while. Otis Redding recorded the hit three days before he died an untimely death. Since then, many […] More
Do You Think Lukas Nelson Sounds Like His Famous Father, Willie?
Sit back and close your eyes and you’ll get a good idea of how Willie Nelson sounded back in his early years. The gentle voice you’re listening to belongs to none other than Lukas Nelson, covering his dad’s classic hit “Funny (How Time Slips Away).” The younger Nelson, a star in his own right, shows he’s […] More
6-Year-Old Cowgirl Sings Rendition Of ‘Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’
As if her smile couldn’t get any bigger, it doubled once the crowd started clapping and cheering for her…
Chris Stapleton Sings Waylon Jennings’ “I Ain’t Living Long Like This”
The concert was actually filmed in Austin, Texas in 2015, but wasn’t packaged into a televised special until 2017…
Lukas Nelson & Shooter Jennings Honor Their Fathers With ‘Good Hearted Woman’
Teaming up with the son of his father’s longtime duet partner, Willie Nelson, Shooter and Lukas Nelson performed Waylon’s iconic “Good Hearted Woman” at a show in San Francisco, California back in February of 2016.
Waylon Jennings Sings ‘Waymore’s Blues’ To Jessi Colter On Cowboy Jack Clement’s TV Show
As Jennings later explained after he sang, the first part of the song is about the late country singer Jimmie Rodgers…
Waylon Jennings’ ‘Man Of Constant Sorrow’ Sounds Nothing Like The Version You Probably Know
In 1913, a blind fiddler player named Dick Burnett published a folk song he titled “Farewell Song.” Little did he know how many name changes that song would go through or how many people would record it. Over a 100 years later, we now know Burnett’s “Farewell” song as a little tune titled “Man of Constant […] More
Johnny, Waylon, Willie & Kris Team Up To Sing Grammy-Winning “Highwayman”
The country quartet each took turns singing a different verse of the song: first Nelson, second Kristofferson, then Jennings, and Cash to close the song out.
Hank Jr. Dedicates Intimate Performance Of ‘All My Rowdy Friends’ To Unsuspecting Guests
One of the best parts of the outlaw movement of country music was how supportive and close-knit the musicians were. This was true was because of a woman by the name of Sue Brewer. Sue famously opened her home to country singers as an after-hours clubhouse for musicians to jam together and give each other pointers. […] More
Waylon Jennings Captures Spirit Of The ‘Good Ol’ Boys’ In ‘The Dukes Of Hazzard’ Theme
In the commercial version of the song, Waylon makes a reference to himself and his appearance in the show…
Conway Twitty’s Grandson Keeps It Country With Lively Cover Of Waylon Jennings Classic
One thing’s for certain, musical talent runs through the Twitty family’s veins. Conway Twitty was one of the most iconic country stars of all time, with countless hit albums and singles to his name. His untimely passing at the age of 59 in 1993 left the genre without one of its shining stars. But Conway’s legacy continues […] More