Artist of the Week:  Those Who Are Considered "Outlaws"

Waylon Jennings: A singer-songwriter from Littlefield, Texas, that began his career playing bass for Buddy Holly.  In the 1970s, Waylon recorded a series of duet albums with Willie Nelson and in 1978 they had a crossover hit, Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.  Waylon also made up 1/4th of the Highwaymen and was considered one of the fathers that started the so-called, "outlaw" concept.  (Outlaw meant that he worked outside of the Nashville music scene.)  Waylon helped shape country music, especially in the 1970s, but sadly we lost Waylon in 2002.


Jessi Colter:  An amazing vocalist and singer-songwriter from Arizona that is one of the very few women associated with the outlaw movement.  Jessi is probably more or less associated with the outlaw movement, because of her marriage to Waylon Jennings.   Nonetheless, Jessi is an extremely talented
vocalist and singer-songwriter that still performs today.

Willie Nelson:  More or less known for his pigtails and grin and also his pro stance on the legalization of marijuana, Willie Nelson is without a doubt one of the greatest story telling singer-songwriters to have ever lived!  And he is still cranking out the music today.  Willie has recorded a zillion CDs and was 1/4th of the Highwaymen and was involved in the outlaw movement...I mean do I really need to tell you anymore, because you should already know everything there is to know about Willie Nelson and if you don't....google him!

Kris Kristofferson:  Another amazing singer-songwriter that is a native Texan.  Kris is more known for hits:  Me and Bobby McGee, Help me Make It Through the Nigh  and Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down.  He was also 1/4th of the Highwaymen and was a part of the outlaw concept.


Johnny Cash:  Considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Johnny Cash was said to have handled his music career and tell it like it was like no one else.  He was a singer-songwriter from Arkansas that spoke his mind and told the truth.  Johnny's greatest hits were:  Ring of Fire, Man in Black, Folsom Prison Blues, Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue and One Piece At A Time.  Johnny was also 1/4th of the Highwaymen.  Johnny was also considered a so-called, "outlaw", because he did things his way and he went against the grain.


Tompall Glaser:  A country singer from Nebraska that at least to me is not very well known.  However Tompall did appear on the record, Wanted! The Outlaws, the first platinum record ever in country music history.  He was considered an outlaw, because of that I guess...that's about all I got on him, sorry. :)