SETS SIGHTS ON A NEW MASTERFUL BODY OF WORK FOLLOWING THE DRIFTER (2003) AND BLUE EYES, THE HARLOT, THE QUEER, THE PUSHER & ME (2020)
PAYNE TO PLAY WITH WILLIE NELSON ON 2026 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR AND BEYOND
NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Prolific artist-writer, and guitarist in Willie Nelson‘s band, Waylon Payne returns to the spotlight with the release of today’s “Looking For A Feeling.” A brilliant showcase of the razor-sharp lyrical prowess that defines his artistry, Payne penned alongside Pam Tillis.
“I’m delighted to share this song with the world,” shares Payne. “Pam Tillis is an icon and I’m so proud that we were able to own this song.”
Payne made an indelible mark when he released his timeless debut The Drifter (2003), followed seventeen years later by Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me (2020) met with widespread acclaim. The latter shied away from no tough subject and was touted as one of the “Best Country and Americana Albums of 2020” by Rolling Stone, and “a stunner of an album” (Garden & Gun).
An outlaw poet, Payne comes by it honestly with a storied musical pedigree. The son of GRAMMY® Award-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne of Willie Nelson’s band, he even dons the name of his godfather Waylon Jennings. Writing for and playing with other musicians throughout his career, Payne has penned award-winning songs for Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and more. Between his standout projects, Payne dabbled in acting. He appeared in the award-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line (2005) as Jerry Lee Lewis and was cast in the starring role of Hank Garland in the biopic Crazy (2006).
With today’s release, the acclaimed artist-writer sets his sights on a new masterful body of work. To stay up to date, connect with Waylon on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
ABOUT WAYLON PAYNE
A poetic outlaw, Waylon Payne made an indelible mark with his timeless debut album The Drifter (2003). Building on the legacy of that album and the widespread acclaim of Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me (2020), Waylon sets his sights on a new masterful body of work. “Looking For A Feeling” is the first glimpse of his triumphant re-emergence, showcasing his signature razor-sharp lyrical prowess. Waylon’s musical pedigree is storied. The son of GRAMMY® Award-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne of Willie Nelson’s band, he dons the name of his godfather Waylon Jennings. He began his prolific career writing for and playing with other musicians. Multi-talented with the charm of a seasoned entertainer, Waylon has also dabbled in acting; he appeared in the award-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line (2005). After, he was cast in the starring role of Hank Garland in the biopic Crazy (2006).
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