Jessi Colter: How Waylon Jennings Became ‘God’s Man’
It was Thanksgiving—his last one. Waylon Jennings lay in a hospital bed, worn down by diabetes, heart disease, and years…
I’ve Always Been Crazy’: The Story Behind Waylon Jennings’ Wayward Hit
By the late 1970s, Waylon Jennings wasn’t just singing about being an outlaw. He was living it. After years of…
The Heartbreaking Song Waylon Jennings Wrote for His Late Friend and Bandmate, Buddy Holly
For Waylon Jennings, the loss of Buddy Holly was never just a chapter in music history — it was a…
“Fortunately, He Didn’t Listen to Me”: Behind Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings’ Chaotic, Yet Amazing Friendship
Some friendships are smooth. Theirs was not. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were two of the most recognizable, stubborn, independent…
Waylon Jennings’ Grave — A Quiet Resting Place for an Outlaw Legend
When Waylon Jennings passed away on February 13, 2002, at the age of 64, country music lost one of its…
The Lasting Impact of Hank Williams’ ‘Lost Highway’
When Hank Williams recorded “Lost Highway” in 1949, he wasn’t just cutting another country single — he was giving voice…
How The Highwaymen Came to Be — A Supergroup Born from Brotherhood
In country music history, few collaborations have carried the weight, the mystique, and the sheer star power of The Highwaymen.…
‘Move It On Over’: Hank Williams Changes Country Music Forever
About the Song When Hank Williams released “Move It On Over” in 1947, country music shifted in a way few…
At 80, Rita Coolidge Finally Shares the Truth About Kris Kristofferson — And Fans Are Stunned
At 80, legendary singer Rita Coolidge has finally opened her heart about her storied past with Kris Kristofferson, the man…
Why Waylon Jennings Called Out Johnny Cash: “He’s Never Been the Rebel”
When people talk about the Outlaw Movement in country music, a few names immediately rise to the surface: Waylon Jennings,…