Dark Humor and Deeper Truths: Waylon Jennings Wrestles with Weariness in “I Think I’m Gonna Kill Myself”
About the Song Released in 1977 as part of the chart-topping album Ol’ Waylon, “I Think I’m Gonna Kill Myself”…
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Rooted in Grace: Waylon Jennings’ “Love of the Common People” Honors Everyday Strength
About the Song Long before country music became polished and packaged for the mainstream, artists like Waylon Jennings carried the…
A Love That Withstood the Storm: Waylon Jennings & Jessi Colter – “Storms Never Last”
About the Song Few songs in country music feel as genuine and heartfelt as “Storms Never Last” — a tender…
A Soulful Rendition of Heartache: Waylon Jennings – “The Chokin’ Kind”
About the Song Originally penned by the legendary songwriter Harlan Howard, “The Chokin’ Kind” has seen several iconic interpretations over…
Waylon tells the story about the death of Buddy Holly!
The Day the Music Died: How Buddy Holly’s Tragic Death Forever Changed Waylon Jennings It began with friendship, laughter, and…
The Lonely Truth: Waylon Jennings’ Take on “Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues”
About the Song In 1973, Waylon Jennings released his groundbreaking album Lonesome, On’ry and Mean, a record that helped define…
Before His Death, Waylon Jennings Finally Names The 5 Singers He HATED Most
The Five Men Waylon Jennings Couldn’t Stand: A Legacy of Rebellion and Resentment In the twilight of his life, Waylon…
Dusty Dreams and Hard Truths: Waylon Jennings’ “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”
About the Song There’s something about cowboys — the image, the myth, the code they live by — that’s forever…
Restless Heart: Waylon Jennings’ “Lookin’ for a Feeling” and the Search for Something Real
About the Song In a career filled with outlaw swagger and rough-edged poetry, Waylon Jennings always had a knack for…
The Price of Freedom: Waylon Jennings’ “I’ve Been a Long Time Leaving” and the Solitude of the Road
About the Song By 1975, Waylon Jennings had fully carved his place in country music not by following the rules…