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Regardless of how you feel about them, it’s undeniable that Waylon Jennings and Garth Brooks are two of the most influential names in the history of country music. Obviously, they were from different eras of country music, and from the time of his meteoric rise in the ’90s Garth was almost immediately hit with criticism of being too “pop” for country. Including (allegedly) from Waylon Jennings. Though he never really confirmed it in public, Waylon was reportedly not the biggest fan of Garth and his brand of country music. And there have been plenty of alleged quotes attributed to Waylon...

Anyone else doing their best to stay out of political drama? Same. Now, before you get on your high horse and start posting long Facebook posts, just slap this Waylon Jennings bumper sticker on your car instead. It'll save you a lot of time. The "Don't blame me, I voted for Waylon Jennings" bumper sticker has already won 2021. We're only weeks into the new year, but this decal pretty much expresses how a lot of us feel. You can find the Waylon Jennings decal at waylonshop.com. Order yours to have it shipped within a few business days. It might...

The Dukes of Hazzard theme song is nearly as iconic as the classic TV show itself. Having a country music legend kick things off before watching Luke and Bo Duke (Tom Wopat and John Schneider) race around in their custom Dodge Charger, potentially joined by their cousin Daisy (Catherine Bach) in her signature "Daisy Duke" shorts, really helped set the tone for the show as a whole. Waylon Jennings was the narrator of the 1975 film Moonrunners which starred James Mitchum and Kiel Martin as two cousins running bootleg liquor for their Uncle Jesse. Warner Bros hit up writer and...

Country music is the most American of musical idioms, alongside jazz. With a longer history than rock and roll or hip-hop, country has produced a powerful pantheon of memorable artists, albums, and songs. Growing up, I pretended not to like country music, even though it was the music I heard my dad listen to the most (while my mom turned me on to the incredible pop and rock of the ‘60s and ‘70s). Nowadays, I’ve shaken that youthful pretension and will admit to enjoying most types of country’s many subgenres. I also have to admit that compiling a list...

February 14, 2002 Waylon Jennings, a Star and Outlaw of Country Music, Is Dead at 64 Associated Press NASHVILLE, Feb. 13 (AP) — Waylon Jennings, a singer, songwriter and guitarist who defined the outlaw movement in country music, died today at his home in Chandler, Ariz. He was 64. Schatzi Hageman, a spokeswoman for the singer, said Mr. Jennings died peacefully after a long battle with diabetes-related health problems. Mr. Jennings recorded 60 albums and had 16 No. 1 country singles in a career that spanned five decades and began when he played bass for Buddy Holly. He was ...