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Waylon Jennings’ posthumous album 'Songbird'—curated by his son, Shooter Jennings—debuts in the top 10 on five Billboard charts, featuring previously unreleased recordings from 1973-1984 and notable collaborations.
October 18, 2025
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Unreleased Songs Lead to Chart Milestone
Country music legend Waylon Jennings returns to the spotlight with the release of Songbird, his first posthumous album to reach the top 10 on five Billboard charts. Compiled and mixed by his son, Shooter Jennings, the album introduces previously unheard tracks recorded between 1973 and 1984. The project is sourced from hundreds of full-band multitrack tapes unearthed by Shooter and provides a major discovery for fans and industry observers alike.
Album Details and Release
Songbird debuted on October 3, 2025, via Son of Jessi/Thirty Tigers.
The release is the first of three planned albums from these archival sessions (Wikipedia).
The album highlights collaborations with music icons like Elizabeth Cook, Ashley Monroe, The Waylors, Ralph Mooney, Tony Joe White, and Jessi Colter.
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Inside the Music: Standout Tracks and Collaborations
The standout single is a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s "Songbird," featuring harmonies from Elizabeth Cook and Ashley Monroe. Other significant tracks include "The Cowboy (Small Texas Town)," a new co-write with Johnny Rodriguez, and "After the Ball," a rare Johnny Cash composition. The album also brings a cross-genre collaboration with Hank Williams Jr. on "(I Don't Have) Any More Love Songs."
Production and Authenticity
Shooter Jennings meticulously selected the best completed recordings and mixed them with minimal overdubs, preserving the spirit of Jennings’ original sessions (Saving Country Music).
Release Celebration and Visuals
A special event at The Viper Room in Los Angeles saw surviving Waylors, Shooter, and guest musicians performing in celebration. Meanwhile, the official "Songbird" music video incorporates rare birthday footage from 1981 and new studio clips (YouTube).
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