Waylon Jennings

In February, we reported that legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings‘ family had determined to celebrate the singer’s life and career with a new album of primarily unreleased material. This week, the release date and track listing of ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings’ was finally announced. Due out September 11, 2012, the record will feature 12 songs, 11 of which Jennings wrote.

This week marked the 10th anniversary of Waylon Jennings‘ death, and in celebration of his life and career, his family announced plans to release an album of unreleased material. ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Final Recordings’ will be released sometime this year.

33 years ago, “The Dukes of Hazzard” debuted on CBS. If you’re about the same age as me, you probably watched this show every week — this was one of my favorite shows while growing-up.

One of the original outlaws of country music,  legend Waylon Jennings, is the recent subject of a musical tribute with an all-star cast.  In fact, the first volume in the CD series,  "The Music Inside:  A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume I"  is already out.

Waylon Arnold Jennings (June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings' mother purchased him his first guitar at the age of eight, and taught him basic chords.