A Story Decades in the Making

At 81, Jessi Colter remains a towering figure in the country music world.
Her soulful voice, spiritual grace, and fierce independence shaped an era
of outlaw country that refused to bow to Nashville’s polished formulas.
But behind the gold records and chart-topping hits was a journey marked
by heartbreak, resilience, and a love story that captivated the world.
Her marriage to Waylon Jennings, the gravel-voiced rebel whose
defiance helped birth the outlaw movement, was the stuff of country
folklore — passionate, tumultuous, and unforgettable.
Now, for the first time, Colter is ready to pull back the curtain.

Inside the Deal

According to sources close to the production, Netflix secured the rights
after a multi-month bidding war with Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
Executives reportedly flew to Colter’s Arizona home to personally pitch
their vision — a prestige drama that would blend documentary-style
interviews with cinematic reenactments. Netflix is sparing no expense.
Acclaimed director Debra Granik (known for Winter’s Bone) is attached
to direct multiple episodes, and early casting rumors suggest that
Jessica Chastain is in talks to play Colter in her younger years. For
Jennings, insiders hint at a rising country star stepping into the role —
someone with both the voice and the edge to do him justice.

A Love Story Forged in Fire

The series will reportedly trace Colter’s early life as Miriam Johnson, her
time as a pianist in church, and her first forays into country music. From
her solo breakout with the hit “I’m Not Lisa” to the chaotic beauty of life
on the road with Jennings, viewers will withess the highs and lows of a
musical marriage that defied the odds.

Country Music Reacts

A Visual Time Capsule