Jessi Colter at 82: Outlaw Queen, Keeper of Waylon’s Legacy, and a Life Built on Faith and Song
Music, Faith, and Wellness
Building a $5 Million Net Worth
From Miriam Johnson to Jessi Colter
Continuing the Mission
A Life in the Desert
Though she still works in Nashville, Jessi primarily lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2005, she purchased a serene 3,399-square-foot home for $835,000. It’s both a retreat and a reminder of her journey—a space for faith, music, and reflection, in the same state where Waylon found sobriety and where he rests today.
A Legacy Beyond Fame
At 82, Jessi Colter remains far more than the widow of Waylon Jennings. She is a pioneer in her own right, a woman who helped shape outlaw country while balancing faith, family, and art. Her story proves that true legacy is not measured by cars, red carpets, or luxury—but by courage, endurance, and songs that speak the truth.
And perhaps that is her greatest wealth of all.