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    There's a new Waylon Jennings tribute album on the way and this one packs some real star power. Scatter Records and the Big Machine Label Group have announced the February 8 release of the three-volume celebration, The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated To Waylon Jennings, which features artists including Kris Kristofferson, Alabama, Jamey Johnson and Trace Adkins paying honor to Waylon's most celebrated tunes. Every artist on the project possesses either a personal or professional connection to the Texas-born Jennings, and no one more so than Jennings' widow, Jessi Colter, who performs a heartfelt duet of "Good Hearted Woman" with country newcomer Sunny Sweeney. Their son, Shooter Jennings, also pays tribute with "Belle of the Ball." On November 29, look for the lead single, "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way," from Volume 1 of the compilation series, to hit country radio; Alabama reunited to record the song.

    The younger Jennings says of the project, "There have been several tribute albums made in my father's honor, all of which were great tributes to his legacy. But this one has been a true passion project for a lot of artists and friends who truly wanted to remember and give back to the wonderful man he was. In the years since my dad passed away, I've grown as an artist and I feel this is the first time I've been able to give back truly to the man who inspired, influenced and nurtured me and my musical passion." For more info on the project, visit waylonjennings.com.

     

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Artists in this article: Waylon Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Trace Adkins, Alabama
  • on Wed Nov 24th, 2010 said...

    Good News for this 48 year old woman. 1963 'they borned me" november 23rd. bit a history quiz? Tamra Sue they named me. Loved Waylon Jennings my Dad did. and abviously Johnny Cash..naming me sue on the Sioux reservation.little browned blond. I found your Dads album that my Dad listened all the time just recently on youtube...the album title escapes me now....the songs by heart...hangin' on...the crowd..a heart that needs a home. you know!! I used to listen to your show on sirus outlaw country in '05-'06..I think it was on friday nights..I'd always be in the 'house'(5thwheel) just me & George (yorki-poo)pup back then..had me my Black Velvet & cell phone & Mr.Shooter Jennings when you'ld say something to the effect of take a shot son, I did. Rather enjoyed those nights. then of course he'ld get home...lol. strange how he jsut couldn't see what a blast that satellite station with you, whiskey,george & a bit a smokin' had been!!! I see now how WOWHOA it had to have been for him! Love tamra