The "bro-mance" between Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson was next level. You'd be hard pressed to find two country music stars that were closer and/or got into more trouble than Willie and Waylon. Even though Jennings passed away back in 2002, it seems as though we're still (somehow) getting the occasional never-heard-before story about the two outlaw legends. Whether they were getting stranded on the side of the road, fighting over anything and everything, or starring in stuffed crust pizza commercial together, the pair of country music singers were always great together - even when they were bickering. And speaking of greatness, I'd be remiss if I didn't use that as a smooth transition into Willie and Waylon's 1978 album Waylon & Willie. That duet project was littered with big-time hits, but none bigger than “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys." Jennings and Nelson are obviously successful standalone artists, though this project showcased they can shine just as bright when they share the stage. “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys" peaked at number one on the country charts in 1978, and the song even took home the 1979 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It even had some crossover success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching as high as 42. There was just something about the combination of the two outlaw country icons that just sounded right, and that was arguably most evident with “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys." And after the success that it achieved, it just didn't seem right for them to sing or perform the song without one another. But as you've likely heard before, sometimes the show must go on. How was Waylon Jennings able to keep the show moving while also giving his live audiences the pleasure of hearing the hit duet? Well, from time to time when the track made his setlist, he'd often times break out a little party trick that involved his finger and his nose... and no, not that party trick. When Waylon wanted to play “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys" without Willie Nelson, he'd simply plug one side of his nose with his finger and sing the Red-Headed Stranger's part. It seems simple, but let me assure you, the little trick that Jennings figured out sometime along the way really allows for a believable Willie Nelson sound. I'm sure Waylon also enjoyed picking on (no finger-nose pun intended) his buddy and making it appear that Willie's signature sound could be attributed to some nasal blockage. He was certainly getting a kick out of it in this video below, and even had to switch back to his regular singing voice after cracking up. Jennings could barely keep it together as he belted out the beginning of Willie's iconic lines in “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys." And before he pulled off the uncanny impersonation, he announced to the audience: "This is Willie's part. It's all in my finger." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hfyC-_X5PA