March 7, 2013 Why: At least three artists make a strong case for the letter 'J,' but Waylon Jennings stands alone as one who not only crafted a brilliant career full of hit singles and records, but as an artist who defined a generation of Nashville singers. How many artists today are trying to replicate the outlaw style created organ
November 24, 2012 Platinum certification for one million albums sold didn't begin until 1976, so while other recordings may have soared past this sales mark, 'Wanted: The Outlaws' became the first official platinum album that year. The project featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter and it would eventually go on to be certified double platinum.
August 27, 2012 Waylon Jennings admitted to having a $1,500 per day cocaine habit for much of his outlaw career. Many think the effects of the drugs followed him into sobriety and cut his life short in 2002 at the age of 64. In 1977, he was arrested for cocaine possession, but the cha
August 25, 2012 Thirty five years ago this week, Waylon Jennings' drug habit became very public knowledge when the singer was arrested in a Nashville recording studio and charged with conspiracy and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. The charges were eventually dropped -- he's rumored to have flushed the drugs before the cops could produce a warrant -- but the story led to the hit song 'Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Outta Hand.'
June 26, 2012 Listening to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson come back in after the key change in 'Good Hearted Woman' is sure to send a shiver up your spine every time. Song No. 10 on the Top 100 Country Songs list is perhaps the greatest duet of all time. Strong arguments could be made for one of Jennings' solo hits like 'I'm a Ramblin' Man,' but not much of an argument can be made against this hit from 1975.
June 15, 2012 Waylon Jennings would celebrate his 75th birthday today. There's no better reason to explore his catalog, listen to the 'Ultimate Waylon Jennings' album or reflect on the life of one of country music's greatest legends. Check out this list of the Top 10 Waylon Jennings Songs, and then decide, which is the all-time greatest of his hits?
After its first release by songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1977, 'Highwayman' was re-recorded in 1985 by the supergroup of the same name, compromised of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. The tune ultimately reached No. 1 and landed on the year-end chart at No. 5 based on airplay and sales.
Waylon Jennings passed in 2002 at the age of 64 -- one year after being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, he remained an honest artist fighting to record the music inside him, the way he wanted to hear it.
In February, we reported that legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings' family had determined to celebrate the singer's life and career with a new album of primarily unreleased material. This week, the release date and track listing of ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings’ was finally announced. Due out September 11, 2012, the record will feature 12 songs, 11 of which Jennings wrote.
February 16, 2012 This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings' death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. 'Goin' Down Rockin': The Final Recordings' will be released sometime this year.
