Prolific singer-songwriter and longtime guitarist in Willie Nelson’s band, Waylon Payne steps again into the highlight with the discharge of his newest single, “Wanting For A Feeling.” (pay attention above) The brand new observe serves as a robust reminder of Payne’s signature songwriting model—sharp, trustworthy, and steeped in uncooked emotion.
Penned alongside nation icon Pam Tillis, the tune highlights a artistic partnership rooted in mutual respect and storytelling craft. “I’m delighted to share this tune with the world,” Payne shares. “Pam Tillis is an icon, and I’m so happy with what we created collectively.”
Payne first made waves together with his 2003 debut, The Drifter, a challenge that launched his deeply private method to songwriting. Practically 20 years later, he returned with the critically acclaimed Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me in 2020—a fearless and unfiltered album that tackled advanced themes and earned recognition from shops like Rolling Stone, which named it one of many 12 months’s finest nation and Americana releases.
Carrying the spirit of an outlaw poet, Payne’s roots run deep in nation music historical past. He’s the son of GRAMMY-winning artist Sammi Smith and guitarist Jody Payne, and the godson of legendary determine Waylon Jennings—a legacy that continues to form his creative voice.
Past his personal recordings, Payne has constructed a formidable resume as a songwriter, crafting songs for artists together with Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe. His artistic attain additionally extends into movie, with memorable roles portraying Jerry Lee Lewis in Stroll the Line and starring as Hank Garland in Loopy.
–Jerry Holthouse
