Concert Details
Artist: The Highwaymen (Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson)
Concert Name: Live - American Outlaws
Date: March 14, 1990
Venue: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York
Genre: Outlaw Country / Folk
Background & Production Notes
Filmed live on March 14, 1990, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, Live - American Outlaws captures country music's ultimate supergroup at the height of their collective power. Bringing together legends Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson, the concert showcases the raw chemistry and peerless camaraderie of four foundational icons sharing a single stage.
The performance serves as a definitive document of their touring era following the release of their sophomore album Highwayman 2. Swapping lead vocals seamlessly across their iconic catalogs, the group delivers gritty, heartfelt renditions of timeless anthems that defined generations of American roots music.
Setlist Highlights & Performance Style
The masterclass setlist features powerhouse group anthems like "Highwayman" and "Silver Stallion" alongside individual signature hits including Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and "Folsom Prison Blues", Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind", Waylon Jennings' "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys", and Kris Kristofferson's "Sunday Morning Coming Down".
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Features all four founding members of country music's most legendary supergroup at the peak of their collaborative years.
- Captured live during their prominent 1990 tour supporting the commercial success of their Highwayman 2 album release.
- Showcases intimate solo spotlights and powerful ensemble harmonies backed by top-tier touring musicians.
- Renowned among enthusiasts as one of the finest professionally filmed live documents of classic outlaw country history.
Spotlight
The Highwaymen — Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. Individually towering songwriters and performers; collectively the undisputed kings of outlaw country.