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Facts

Also Known As Wayland Arnold Jennings
Born June 15, 1937 • Texas
Died February 13, 2002 (aged 64) • Chandler • Arizona
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1978) • Grammy Award (1969)

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Waylon Jennings, wearing a black hat and leather vest, sings into a microphone while playing guitar on stage under warm lighting.
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