American Songwriter

On This Day in 1978, Waylon Jennings Was Atop the Country Chart With One of His Most Successful Albums Ever

Forty-seven years ago today, Waylon Jennings was in the middle of a long run at the top of the country chart with one of his ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1962, Waylon Jennings Entered the Short-Lived Marriage That Inspired His First No. 1 Single

Sixty-three years ago today, Waylon Jennings and his second wife, Lynne Jones, said "I do," starting a marriage that inspired ...
AZ Central

How one night in Tempe sparked Willie Nelson's outlaw country revolution

Willie Nelson saw Waylon Jennings perform at JD’s nightclub in Tempe in 1965 and was immediately impressed. Nelson and Jennings rebelled at Nashville's music restrictions, sparking the outlaw country ...
Tennessean

Shooter Jennings releases passion project with dad Waylon Jennings 23 years after his death

Shooter Jennings recruited Waylon's old band mates to polish up the tunes. The first single, "Songbird" released on Father's Day, June 15 2025, which was also Waylon Jennings' birthday. Gift to Waylon ...