Is Waylon Jennings A-List?
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No — Waylon Jennings is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1958D$0.01M
Buddy Holly's Tour
Tours with Buddy Holly before Holly's tragic death.
1966C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
RCA Victor Signing
Signs with RCA Victor, launching his solo career.
1973B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Outlaw Country Movement
Becomes a key figure in the outlaw country movement.
1976B$1.5M+$1M
Wanted! The Outlaws
Releases *Wanted! The Outlaws*, a landmark album.
1985B$3M+$1.5M
The Highwaymen
Forms The Highwaymen with Cash, Kristofferson, and Nelson.
2002B$5M+$2M
Death of Waylon Jennings
Jennings passes away, leaving behind a rich legacy.
2026B$5M
Outlaw Country Pioneer
Jennings' impact on country music continues to resonate.
Last updated: February 24, 2026