The Story Of Waylon Jennings

Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating country music’s greatest outlaw. The Story Of Waylon Jennings will take you through the incredible life and music of the legendary singer through live performances, riveting stories and multimedia. You’ll hear his chart-topping hits, including “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”, “Luckenbach Texas”, “The Theme From Dukes Of Hazzard,” and “Suspicious Minds”  (which he recorded with his wife Jessie Colter).   You’ll also be told about his incredible journey from poverty to playing bass for Buddy Holly to becoming one of the most popular and important artists in country music history.

In his career spanning six decades, he sold over 40 million records, played to millions of fans around the world, battled addiction, changed music industry … and carried dynamite on his bus. The Story Of Waylon Jennings pays tribute to the rebel spirit and enduring legacy of a true country music outlaw. The Story Of Waylon Jennings features Bill Hanson, the vocalist for numerous touring acts, including 15 years with the band Kidd Country and Country Music Alberta's two-time Horizon Female Artist of the Year Mariya Stokes.

Concerts and tour dates

BILL
HANSON

Bill Hanson was the driving force and lead singer behind one of the country’s hottest touring bands of the 90’s – Kidd Country. His baritone voice and energetic stage presence left audiences across Canada always screaming for more. Raised in Viking, Alberta, country music has been in his blood since he was a teenager. He started playing weddings at the age of 16 and was touring full-time at 18, bringing an authentic country sound to the stage with each performance.  His powerful voice and natural charisma led Kidd Country to 3 top 10 singles and earned them the title of Performers of the Year by the Alberta Recording Industry. Hanson has also played with award-winning artists, including Gord Bamford, Tracy Miller and Hey Romeo.