When the Balladeer Met the Dukes is a posthumous, physical release only compilation album by American country music singer Waylon Jennings and his backing band, The Waylors, set to be released on Son of Jessi through Thirty Tigers on Record Store Day, on April 18, 2026.
Background On February 4, 2026, the album was announced to be releasing on Record Store Day on April 18, 2026, as an RSD exclusive with only 1,500 copies being pressed onto a neon orange vinyl LP. The album features original recordings from Waylon and The Waylors during recordings and outtakes in the production of the first season of The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979.
Personnel Musicians Waylon Jennings — vocals, balladeer Richie Albright — drums Ralph Mooney — pedal steel Jerry "Jigger" Bridges — bass Barny Robertson — keys Gordon "Crank" Payne — guitar Rance Wasson — guitar
Technical Richie Albright — production Shooter Jennings — mixing Nate Haessly — engineering Pete Lyman — mastering
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