List of Waylon Jennings Awards and Achievements
Waylon Jennings: A Look at His Awards
Waylon Jennings was a legendary American country music singer, songwriter, and musician who left an indelible mark on the world of country music. In addition to his impact on the genre, Jennings was also recognized for his contributions with numerous awards throughout his career. Let's take a closer look at the awards Jennings won during his lifetime.
| Award | Number of Wins | Year |
| Academy of Country Music Awards - Top Male Vocalist | 1 | 1975 |
| Academy of Country Music Awards - Album of the Year (Wanted! The Outlaws) | 1 | 1976 |
| Country Music Association Awards - Male Vocalist of the Year | 1 | 1975 |
| Country Music Association Awards - Single of the Year ("Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys") | 1 | 1978 |
| Country Music Association Awards - Vocal Duo of the Year (with Willie Nelson) | 1 | 1976 |
| Grammy Awards - Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal ("Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" with Willie Nelson) | 1 | 1979 |
| Grammy Awards - Best Country Vocal Performance, Male | 1 | 1969 |
| Grammy Awards - Best Country Vocal Performance, Male | 1 | 1985 |
| Grammy Awards - Best Country Vocal Collaboration ("Highwayman" with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson) | 1 | 1986 |
Waylon Jennings was one of the first country musicians to receive a platinum album certification for his album Wanted! The Outlaws, which he recorded with Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser.
In addition to his music awards, Jennings was also inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001.
Jennings was posthumously awarded the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music in 2007, recognizing his trailblazing contributions to the genre.
Jennings' award-winning career spanned several decades and continues to influence country musicians today. His commitment to authenticity and his unique voice and style have earned him a place in the pantheon of country music greats.
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