Artist Bio:
Waylon Jennings was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born on June 15, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, and passed away on February 13, 2002, in Chandler, Arizona. He was known for his distinctive baritone voice and his pioneering role in the Outlaw Country music movement of the 1970s. Jennings released a series of critically acclaimed albums and hit singles throughout his career, including "Good Hearted Woman," "Luckenbach, Texas," and "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys."
Jennings was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, recognizing his significant contributions to the genre. He also collaborated with other country music legends such as Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson as part of the supergroup The Highwaymen. Jennings' music continues to have a lasting impact on the country music industry, and he is remembered as a true icon of the genre.
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