Shooter Jennings Plans New Posthumous Waylon Jennings Albums, Releases Unreleased 'Songbird'

Shooter Jennings has discovered a treasure trove of previously unheard recordings by his father, country legend Waylon Jennings, leading to the creation of three new posthumous albums. The first release from these archives is the album "Songbird," featuring a tender cover of Fleetwood Mac's song with background vocals by Ashley Monroe and Elizabeth Cook, set for release on October 3. To complete unfinished tracks, Shooter enlisted surviving members of Waylon's band, the Waylors, to add finishing touches, preserving the authentic sound of the original recordings. The archival material, recorded between 1973 and 1984, captures Waylon and his band at their peak and includes contributions from notable musicians like Richie Albright, Ralph Mooney, and Jessi Colter. Shooter described the discovery as "massive historical documentation" reflecting Waylon's deep passion, work ethic, and friendships, surpassing his expectations. Fans can preorder the albums now, with Shooter promising more exciting releases in the coming years to honor and sustain his father's legacy.