Shooter Jennings Shares Emotional Dream About His Late Father, Waylon Jennings: “He Said He Misses and Loves Us”

In a deeply moving moment that has touched fans of country music around the world, Shooter Jennings recently opened up about an emotional dream he had involving his late father — legendary outlaw country icon, Waylon Jennings. The dream, as Shooter described, wasn’t just vivid — it felt like a message from beyond.

Shooter, the Grammy-winning musician and son of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, shared the experience during an intimate interview, revealing that the dream was so powerful, he couldn’t hold back his emotions when he told his mother, Jessi Colter.

“I saw him. He looked just like I remembered — strong, calm, that same warmth in his eyes,” Shooter said. “And he told me he missed us. He told me he loved us. He said he was proud.”

According to Shooter, Waylon’s words in the dream felt more real than any memory. The dream didn’t feel like a fantasy — it felt like a visit. When he woke up, overwhelmed with emotion, he immediately reached out to his mother.

“I called Mom right away. I could barely speak,” Shooter recalled. “When I told her what Dad said… we both just broke down.”

Jessi Colter, herself a country music icon and the widow of Waylon Jennings, was equally moved. She told reporters that hearing Shooter’s dream brought back a flood of memories — and gave her a sense of peace she didn’t expect.

“It was like Waylon reached across time just to remind us he’s still with us,” she said. “Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him, and to know he’s thinking of us… it means the world.”

Waylon Jennings passed away in 2002, but his influence has never faded. From his trailblazing career with Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to his powerful presence as a husband and father, Waylon’s legacy continues to shape the music world — and the lives of his loved ones.

Shooter has always been open about the impact his father had on his life and career. Though he’s forged his own path in rock and country, he’s never shied away from honoring Waylon’s spirit — on stage and off. This dream, however, hit a much more personal note.

“It’s one thing to remember him,” Shooter said. “It’s another to feel like he actually reached out — just to say he loves us.”

The story has since spread across fan circles and social media, with thousands of fans sharing their own experiences of dreaming about lost loved ones. Many see Shooter’s dream as a reminder of the deep, unbreakable bond between family — even after death.

For Shooter and Jessi, the dream wasn’t just a fleeting moment. It was a spiritual connection, a reminder of love that lives on long after the music fades.

“I think he wanted us to know we’re still a family,” Shooter said. “Even now.”

And for everyone who’s ever lost someone they love, Shooter Jennings’ dream is a powerful, comforting reminder: sometimes, love really does speak — even from beyond.