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Jessi Colter Breaks Down in Tears Remembering Her Final Conversation with Waylon Jennings
More than two decades have passed since country music legend Waylon Jennings passed away, but the love and longing Jessi Colter holds for him remain as strong as ever. In a recent emotional interview, the veteran singer couldn’t hold back tears as she recalled their final conversation — a brief but deeply meaningful exchange that has stayed with her ever since.
Jessi shared that no one expected it to be their last talk. “Waylon was lying in his hospital bed, smiling faintly. He said, ‘You know, if I could live my life all over again, I’d still choose you.’ I just squeezed his hand and couldn’t say a word,” she recounted, her voice trembling. It wasn’t just a goodbye — it was a final affirmation of a love that had endured countless trials and triumphs.
Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter were not only icons of the outlaw country movement, but they also stood as a symbol of enduring love in the often-turbulent world of show business. Together for more than thirty years, they weathered career highs and lows, personal struggles, addiction, and illness — always side by side.
Today, whenever Jessi steps on stage or writes a new song, she still feels Waylon’s presence. “I still hear his voice in the wind, in every note of the music. He never truly left me,” she said through tears.
Jessi Colter’s heartfelt tribute to Waylon Jennings has touched the hearts of millions of fans around the world. Her words serve as a powerful reminder that while time may pass, true love endures — like a timeless ballad that never fades.