Outlaw Country in 2026: What’s Changed About the Movement?
Before he was a Grammy-winning songwriter, before Hollywood came calling, before his name became synonymous with poetic country music, Kris…
Waylon Jennings
Honky-Tonk Rebel, Family Man at Heart — The Two Sides of Waylon Jennings
To many fans, Waylon Jennings will always be the leather-vested outlaw — the deep-voiced rebel who challenged Nashville, questioned tradition,…
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” — The Song That Challenged Nashville
In 1975, when Waylon Jennings released “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”, he wasn’t just putting out another…
WAYLON JENNINGS: The Outlaw Who Refused to Bow to Nashville
There are rebels. And then there is Waylon Jennings. In a town built on tradition and tight control, Waylon Jennings…
Outlaw Justice (1999) — A Western Reunion of Country’s Rebels
In 1999, country music royalty stepped into the Old West for the made-for-television film Outlaw Justice, a Western drama that…
Outlaw Country Documentary Featuring Waylon & Willie Set to Premiere at SXSW
A major celebration of rebellious spirit in American music is headed to one of the world’s most influential festival stages.…
Waylon Jennings Reflects On Complicated History With CMA Awards In Rare Interview: “Haven’t Agreed For A Long Time On A Lot Of Things”
Waylon Jennings Reflects on His Complicated History with the Country Music Association: “Haven’t Agreed for a Long Time on a…
“Can You Imagine?”: Waylon Jennings’ Hilarious and Heartwarming Take on the State of Country Music in 1999
By 1999, country music had changed dramatically from the industry Waylon Jennings entered in the late 1950s and early ’60s.…
Waylon Jennings Once Threatened to Fire His Manager Over This Signature Willie Nelson Album: “You’re Missing Everything”
When Waylon Jennings Defended Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger: “You’re Missing Everything” Few friendships in country music were as fiercely…
The Outlaw at 50: Our 1988 Interview With Waylon Jennings
In 1988, when Waylon Jennings turned 50, he was no longer just a rebel shaking up Nashville — he was…