This Song Made Her a Star — And Changed Country Music Forever

Born on May 25, 1943, Jessi turns 82 today — and her legacy in country music remains as powerful as ever.

💫 Best known for her haunting 1975 hit “I’m Not Lisa,” Jessi wasn’t just a one-hit wonder. She was one of the only women in the outlaw country movement, standing proudly alongside greats like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash.

💔 She was married to Waylon Jennings for over 30 years — a love story that endured through fame, addiction, and the ups and downs of life on the road. Together, they had a son: Shooter Jennings, now a respected artist in his own right.

🎹 Raised in a Christian home in Arizona, Jessi was a classically trained pianist who began her career in gospel before finding her voice in country music. She helped make history with “Wanted! The Outlaws” — the first country album to go platinum.

🙏 Even now, Jessi occasionally performs and records, her faith, soul, and artistry as vibrant as ever.