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Jessi Colter: Family, Spouse, Children, Dating, Net Worth, Nationality and More

Biography - A Short Wiki

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Jessi Colter is an American Musician who is best known for the country music genre. Her 1975 hit I’m Not Lisa, which she collaborated with her husband in1975, rose her to stardom. She is among several female country music artists that emerged in the 1970s. After meeting Waylon Jennings in 1969, she decided to make country music and released her debut country music album Country Star Is Born in 1970. Her breakthrough in country music came five years later when signed with Capital records label and released her single I’m Not Lisa

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After her disappointment with her two debut singles, Colter took almost ten years hiatus but continued touring with her husband Eddy until 1968 when the two divorced. She met Country musician Waylon Jennings in 1969, who revived her career and helped her secure her first recording contract with American label RCA Victor. She started her career as Mirriam Johnson before taking Jessi Colter as her stage name. She collaborated with her husband singing two duets that performed so well topping 40 country chart hits.

Family and Personal Life

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At the age of 18, she married Duane Eddy, who she had met in Phoenix at the start of her singing career. They married in Las Vegas and settled in Los Angeles. Her first stage name was Mirriam Eddy, but later changed to Jessi Colter after their separation. Jessi Colter and Eddy have a daughter together called Jennifer. In 1968, their divorce was finalized after separating for a short time.

Family Information
Husband's/Spouse's NameDuane Eddy (m, 1961, div. 1969), Waylon Jennings (m. 1969, died 2002)
Children/KidsYes (Jennifer and Waylon Albright Jennings)
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating)N/A/Yes (name)
Civil StatusMarried

Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts

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More Interesting Facts
Full/Real NameMirriam Johnson
Gender (Biological)Female
Age (as of today)80 years
Date of BirthMay 25, 1943
Place of BirthPhoenix, Arizona, U.S
NationalityAmerican
Height1.61 m, 5 feet 3 inches
Weight60 kg, 132.5 lbs
Net Worth / Wealth$6 million
OccupationMusician, Songwriter

Height, Weight, and Age

Jessi Colter's height is pretty average measuring 1.61 m. Boasting a weight of 60 kg. Being born on May 25, 1943, translates to an age of 80 years as of todays date (February 29, 2024).

Quotes

What I felt is the same kind of love I felt between Waylon and his audience. And that’s what I miss.

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I’m having a good time watching Shooter. He’s a good kid. He’s been a good son to me. He has never failed.

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The fact that this is getting released, and people are just now hearing it, kind of tickles me. This is just awesome that the media is excited to talk to me and find out what’s happening.

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I’d always been on the giving end of music and creating.

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I’m very happy. I was little scared because it’s such a big bite.

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