Hetfield Plays Tribute

James Pays Tribute To Fallen Country Star. According to an MTV.com report, James Hetfield wrote a letter of condolence that was read to the crowd at the March 23rd memorial service held in honor of country superstar Waylon Jennings, who passed away in February. Hetfield's lengthy message was reportedly “very heartfelt” and was greeted by “a great cheer from the balcony crowd [at the Nashville, Tennessee event], which was made up of staunch and very vocal Jennings fans”.