Artist Main
Biography
Downloads
Music Videos
LAUNCHcast Radio
Albums
Lyrics
Similar Artist
News
Reviews
Fans
Fan Sites


    Waylon Jennings
    News
Waylon Jennings
Rating affects your music played in LAUNCHcast and Music Videos.
Your Artist Rating:
Why Rate?
Waylon, Shooter Jennings rock one last time
8/12/2008, Reuters

"Waylon Forever," billed as the final recordings from country "outlaw" Waylon Jennings, will be released October 21. The eight-song Vagrant Records set features remakes,...  more >

On the Go with Mario
12/18/2004, Reuters

The third chart entry proves to be the charm for Mario, who rises to a new career peak on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Let Me Love You" (3rd Street/J). The single moves 3-2,...  more >

Singer Payne Has Country Pedigree
6/12/2004, Reuters

Between an upcoming role in the Johnny Cash biopic and a deal promoting DKNY clothes, newcomer Waylon Payne looks to grab more attention than the typical new artist with...  more >

CMT's 100 Greatest Love Songs
6/9/2004, AP

Country Music Television's list of the 100 greatest love songs: 1. "I Will Always Love You" (Dolly Parton ) 2. "You Were Always On My Mind" (Willie Nelson ) 3. "Sweet...  more >

New Label Sheds Light on the Misunderstood
5/31/2004, Reuters

Obsessives often make excellent indie-label operators, so Mike Stax probably has a good shot at success. Stax has been editing and publishing his San Diego-based magazine...  more >

Oh Boy Reissues Kristofferson Discs
5/23/2004, Reuters

Kris Kristofferson 's return last year to recording yielded four new songs on "Broken Freedom Song: Live from San Francisco," the concert set that Oh Boy Records...  more >

Record Biz Coughs Up Royalties
5/4/2004, E! Online

Just what P. Diddy needs: more Cristal money. His Puffyness, along with such well-heeled music types as Dave Matthews, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Gloria Estefan and...  more >

Hank Williams Jr. to Sing in Arizona
3/22/2004, AP

Hank Williams Jr. is going back to sing in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the first time in eight years, and it's Waylon Jennings who's bringing him there. Williams will be a...  more >

Norah Jones Among Acts On Waylon Jennings's 'Alternative' Tribute Album
3/7/2003, USRN

Waylon Jennings is the subject of not one, but two upcoming tribute albums. The first tribute project, which will be released by RCA Records in April, features Jennings's...  more >

Chesney, Kid Rock, & Metallica Featured On Waylon Jennings Tribute Album
1/7/2003, USRN

Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, and Kid Rock are among acts taking part in I've Always Been Crazy: A Tribute To Waylon Jennings. Jennings's wife, Jessi Colter,...  more >

Metallica's Hetfield, Mellencamp & Travis Tritt On Tribute To Waylon Jennings
10/9/2002, USRN

Metallica's James Hetfield, John Mellencamp, Travis Tritt, Kenny Chesney and Kid Rock, Ben Harper, Brooks & Dunn, Hank Williams Jr., Dwight Yoakam, George Jones and Emmylou...  more >

Waylon Jennings Memorialized By Kristofferson, Williams, Tritt
3/26/2002, USRN

Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Jr., Travis Tritt, Charley Pride, Pat Green, David Lee Murphy, and Billy Ray Cyrus were on hand Saturday (March 23) night at the Ryman...  more >

Waylon Jennings Memorial Scheduled For Saturday
3/21/2002, USRN

The late Waylon Jennings will be remembered during a special service at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville on Saturday (March 23) at 7:30 p.m. ET. The service is...  more >

Waylon Jennings's Family Names Charities For Donations
2/25/2002, USRN

Relatives of Waylon Jennings are directing fans wishing to donate money to two charities: the Sue Brewer Fund and the Mayo Foundation. Jennings created the Sue Brewer Fund...  more >

Waylon Jennings Tribute Set For March
2/21/2002, USRN

Plans are now underway for an event to honor the life and music of Waylon Jennings at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to take place on Saturday March 23. At press time,...  more >

Waylon Jennings Is Quietly Laid To Rest
2/19/2002, USRN

Country Music Hall of Fame member Waylon Jennings was quietly laid to rest on Friday (February 15) at a very private graveside service near his home in Arizona. According...  more >

Early Waylon Jennings Recordings Include Buddy Holly Production
2/15/2002, USRN

A collection of late country legend Waylon Jennings's earliest recordings, including his debut single produced by Buddy Holly, is due out March 5. Waylon Jennings' Phase...  more >

Waylon Jennings's Funeral To Be Private, Public Memorial To Be Scheduled
2/14/2002, USRN

Details of Waylon Jennings's funeral service will remain private at the request of the singer's family and Jennings himself, according to his spokesperson. There will,...  more >

Travis Tritt Is 'Heartbroken' Over Waylon Jennings Death
2/14/2002, USRN

Upon learning of his friend Waylon Jennings's death on Wednesday (February 13), Travis Tritt had much to say about the legendary country singer. "My heart is broken," said...  more >

Kid Rock Salutes Waylon Jennings's Outlaw Spirit
2/14/2002, USRN

(2/14/02, 3 p.m. ET) – Few modern rockers are into country music as much as Kid Rock is, so it's not surprising that he was saddened by Waylon Jennings's death. Rock...  more >

Country Legend Waylon Jennings Dead At 64
2/13/2002, USRN

Waylon Jennings died Wednesday (February 13) at his home in Arizona after a battle with diabetes at the age of 64. The legend's foot had to be amputated in December due to...  more >

Waylon Jennings Has Foot Amputated
1/8/2002, USRN

Country legend Waylon Jennings's left foot was amputated in December due to a diabetes-related infection. The surgery was performed in Phoenix on December 16, according to a...  more >

Waylon Jennings Undergoes Surgery, Postpones Concerts
11/15/2001, USRN

Waylon Jennings was admitted to a hospital in Phoenix where he underwent leg surgery late last week. This is Jennings's second surgery for the treatment of peripheral...  more >

Waylon Jennings To Hold Estate Sale
12/20/2000, USRN

Waylon Jennings's Brentwood, Tennessee, home will be open to the public for an estate/moving sale December 28 - 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. Jennings and wife Jessi Colter...  more >

Country Stars Lend Voices To Animated 'Tom Sawyer'
2/23/2000, USRN

The voices of country stars Rhett Akins, Mark Wills , Lee Ann Womack, Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart , Charlie Daniels, and Hank Williams, Jr. will be featured in...  more >

Waylon Walks On Tom Snyder On 'Principle'
9/25/1998, USRN

Legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings makes no apologies for walking off the Late, Late Show With Tom Snyder Wednesday night (Sept. 23). "I came a long way to do this...  more >

Waylon Don't Need Viagra
6/15/1998, USRN

Reports of Waylon Jennings' demise are greatly exaggerated, according to the country music legend, but he has retired from touring. "I don't need a wheelchair, I don't use...  more >

Waylon Jennings Reported To Be Ill
11/10/1997, USRN

Country legend Waylon Jennings is said to be ill, though his exact condition is yet unknown. Jennings was supposed to perform on a Nashville Network Roger Miller special...  more >

View Latest Music News on Yahoo! Music