Waylon Arnold Jennings is an American musician best known for playing Artist for the song Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.
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10 Quick Facts About Waylon Arnold Jennings
- Full Name: Waylon Arnold Jennings
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
- Date of Birth: June 15, 1937
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Littlefield, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jessi Colter
- Children: Shooter Jennings
Waylon Arnold Jennings Age
Waylon Arnold Jennings is about 89 years old as of 2026. Waylon Arnold Jennings was born in 1937.
Waylon Arnold Jennings Height
Waylon Arnold Jennings stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches. This is approximately 183 cm.
Career & Work
Waylon Arnold Jennings' career includes acting and entertainment roles with The Highwaymen.
Rise to Fame
Waylon Arnold Jennings rose to prominence for his role for the song Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys and Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys).
- Work: Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Artist, 1978)
- Work: Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) (Artist/Narrator, 1980)
Awards & Achievements
- Country Music Hall of Fame — CMA — Inductee
Waylon Arnold Jennings Family & Relationships
Waylon Arnold Jennings is married to Jessi Colter. He has 1 child, Shooter Jennings.
- Father: William Albert Jennings
- Mother: Lorene Beatrice Jennings
- Children:
- Shooter Jennings (1979)
Lesser Known Facts
- He gave up his seat on the ill-fated flight that crashed, killing Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Waylon Arnold Jennings
- Popular As: Waylon Jennings
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 15, 1937
- Age: 89
- Birthday: June 15
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Littlefield, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Albert Jennings
- Mother: Lorene Beatrice Jennings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jessi Colter
- Children: Shooter Jennings
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Jessi Colter (Spouse • Wife)
- Willie Nelson (Collaborator • Fellow Outlaw Country pioneer)
Online Presence
- Website:https://waylonjennings.com/
