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Waylon (Willem Bijkerk) was born on 20 April, 1980 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, is a Willem Bijkerk known professionally as Waylon, is Dutch singer Dutch singer. Discover Waylon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

Popular As Willem Bijkerk
Occupation Singer
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 20 April 1980
Birthday 20 April
Birthplace Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Waylon Height, Weight & Measurements

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Children Teddy Bijkerk

Waylon Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Waylon worth at the age of 43 years old? Waylon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Waylon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1980

Willem Bijkerk (born 20 April 1980), known professionally as Waylon, is a Dutch singer.

His stage name came from the name of his idol Waylon Jennings.

1995

Waylon started his career in 1995 singing in the television program Telekids where he sang the chorus of the song "Harry Stallion."

Since childhood he was inspired by country music and he played the drums with the band West Virginian Railroad.

1997

He was signed in 1997 by EMI and went to Nashville to record an album.

The album was never completed.

2001

In 2001, he lived and worked for a year in the United States where he also performed with his idol, Waylon Jennings.

2002

After Jennings died in 2002, Waylon returned to the Netherlands.

Waylon's talent was further developed with Lisa Boray.

After returning from the United States, he joined the cover band Santa Rosa.

He also sang in the band Millstreet.

2005

In 2005, Waylon and Rachel Kramer performed as the duo Rachel & Waylon in the preliminary rounds of the National Song Contest with the song "Leven als een beest."

2008

Waylon took part in the first season of Holland's Got Talent on SBS 6 in 2008.

He auditioned with the song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" by James Brown.

He received positive feedback from jurors Henkjan Smits and Patricia Paay.

Waylon reached the final and finished second.

A year later, Universal Music signed Waylon as the first Dutchman to the Motown label.

2009

His first single, "Wicked Way", was released on 7 August 2009 as a preview of the album Wicked Ways, released later that month.

"Wicked Way" reached the top 10 in the Dutch Top 40 charts.

2010

In April 2010, Waylon won his first major music award, a 3FM Award for "Best Newcomer".

A month later he received in a gold record for his debut album on the television program De Wereld Draait Door.

In June 2010, Waylon was one of the winners of the TMF Awards, winning the Borsato Award for new talent.

The prize was awarded to him by the namesake, Marco Borsato, at the TMF Awards Festival in Enschede.

2011

Waylon released "The Escapist" in October 2011 as the first single from his second album, After All, which was released on 3 November 2011.

This was followed by the singles "Lose It" and "Lucky Night".

2012

Waylon was voted best singer in the April 2012 3FM Awards.

2014

He represented the Netherlands with Ilse DeLange as part of the Common Linnets at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, finishing in second place in the final.

Together with singer Ilse DeLange, Waylon was the Dutch entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen.

The two formed the duo The Common Linnets and sang the country/bluegrass song "Calm After the Storm".

They won second place with a total of 238 points behind Conchita Wurst from Austria, who scored 290 points.

Waylon last performed with Delange at a concert on 21 June 2014 in Enschede, following which he left The Common Linnets.

Waylon's third studio album, Heaven After Midnight, was released in September 2014 and reached #1 in the Dutch iTunes charts as well as in the Dutch Album Top 100 in the week of its release.

He worked in Nashville and Hollywood on the album with, among others, Bruce Gaitsch, who previously wrote for Chicago and Madonna.

2016

In 2016, Waylon made a few appearances on talk show RTL Late Night; he lectured about the origins of pop-music and previewed tracks from his forthcoming album which came as a surprise.

Seeds covered all styles and was led by the 70s-disco-tribute Our Song.

He continued to explore his versatility by playing an annual concert-series in at the Rotterdam Ahoy in a joint venture with Radio Veronica's Top 1000 All Time Classics.

2017

On 9 November 2017, it was announced that Waylon would participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 for the Netherlands.

2018

He represented the Netherlands again as a solo artist in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 and finished in 18th place.

The choice of the song "Outlaw in 'Em" was announced on 2 March 2018.

The Eurovision Song Contest fans gave him the pet name 'Walton'.