They craved a return to country's rootsy, rebellious spirit. Fueled by this desire, a group of iconoclastic singers, most notably Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, broke free from the Nashville…
Gram Parsons was a true musical pioneer with a passion for country music that burned bright. While country music wasn't exactly "cool" among rock audiences in the late 60s, Parsons…
Dive back to the mid-1950s, a time before Willie Nelson was a household name. Fresh out of college and chasing a musical dream, the young Willie bounced from job to…
Country music legend Willie Nelson, still going strong at 90 years old, has announced his 75th studio album, The Border. This exciting news came with the release of the title…
Hazel Smith, affectionately known as the "mother hen" of country music, wasn't just a publicist, journalist, or cookbook author; she was a force of nature who nurtured and championed the…
"Nashville 1972" paints a vivid picture of Music City in its raw, pre-boom era. Long before the polished bars of Lower Broadway and the city's current explosion, the scene hummed…
Sturgill Simpson is a modern-day musical gunslinger, blazing a trail through the heart of American music with his electrifying blend of outlaw country, bluegrass, rock, and touches of psychedelia. Here's…
Waylon Jennings' guitar thrummed with a defiant spirit, his Telecaster was an extension of his soul. It wasn't about polished virtuosity, but raw authenticity, every note echoing the grit and…
By Jaz Mckay On November 25th, 1976, a groundbreaking moment in Outlaw Country Music History unfolded as the album "Wanted: The Outlaws," featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Tompall Glaser, and…
These five albums serve as touchstones, inviting you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Willie Nelson's timeless contributions to the world of music.