The Outlaws Waylon Inspired As one of the main pioneers of the outlaw country movement, Waylon Jennings helped pave the way for dozens of artists who followed him. One of those artists was Hank Williams Jr., who was one of Waylon’s closest friends. https://twitter.com/ThatEricAlper/status/1080207083126046725 The two brought their star power together for the duet “The […] More
If this performance does anything, it proves that real country music is not dead – it’s just hard to find. Country singer Jamey Johnson was in attendance at the Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson concert at the Ohio State Fair in 2012 when The Hag did something no one expected. He invited Johnson to the stage […] More
When Whey Jennings was just a young boy, he watched his legendary grandparents perform countless times. His grandparents are none other than Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. It was during one of their shows that he fell in love with music, and since then, has been pursuing a music career. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJessiColter/photos/a.236592953215264/497341083807115/?type=3&theater Whey now performs with […] More
Carrying On The Jennings Legacy The legacy that Waylon Jennings left behind continues to live on in the songs that he wrote and recorded. It also lives on through his youngest son, Shooter, who is making sure that country music never forgets about his father. Shooter is a singer himself, and he follows in his […] More
Before his death, Waylon Jennings performed his hit song “Good Hearted Woman” many times. He initially released it as a single off his album of the same name, and later recorded it as a duet with his good friend Willie Nelson. “Good Hearted Woman” was said to be inspired by an article Jennings read about Ike and Tina […] More
Having a change of heart since the release of his 2003 hit “I’ll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again,” Toby invited the Willie to kick back with him and his bandmates on his tour bus.
He didn’t want to go over the top and make the Cadillac more of a “shrine” than a functional car…
Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd…two of the most iconic artists in history with careers stretching back for generations. Both blend elements of Southern rock, country, and blues in their music, giving them immense crossover appeal. The two artists have made their respect for one another clear, and Hank even offers a shout-out to Skynyrd […] More
Waylon & Willie: The Unstoppable Duo Together, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were an unstoppable force on stage and in the studio. The two teamed up for songs that went on to be some of the most iconic duets in country music history, such as “Luckenbach, Texas” and “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” They also […] More
Jessi made a statement when she released her debut album in 1970, titled “A Country Star is Born.” It turns out the title hit the nail square on the head…
Waylon’s Lost Tracks With dozens upon dozens of albums to his name, Waylon Jennings had no shortage of songs in his repertoire. He wasn’t lacking hit singles either. His big hits such as “I’m a Ramblin’ Man” and “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” are considered to be some of the […] More
Very few people can say they are in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Country Music Hall of Fame. It should come as no surprise that The Everly Brothers are one of these rarities. Performing on live television back in 1969, The Everly Brothers put a unique spin to the Merle […] More