Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was arguably the godfather of country music’s “outlaw” movement of the 1970s, and along with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, a member of the legendary Highwaymen. In addition to the group and productive partnerships with each of its members, Jennings and his wife Jessi Colter were also an iconic performing duo.

Waylon’s career produced 16 number one songs and 11 number one albums. In 2001, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame but declined to attend the ceremony. It was a move true to his lifelong defiance of the Music Row establishment. He passed away just four months later.