Jerry Jeff Walker’s ‘Viva Terlingua’ – 50 Years Ago
Viva Terlingua was released in 1973 and received critical acclaim. The album captured the raw energy and spirit of the live performances in the Luckenbach Dance Hall, showcasing the camaraderie…
The Strange Death of Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons is one of the most complex characters to regard in the history of country music. Though he wasn’t especially prolific over his truncated career, or regarded highly inside…
Michael Martin Murphey: The True Cosmic Cowboy
Michael Martin Murphey, a Texas singer-songwriter and a true-blue cowboy, took us on a journey through a significant portion of American folk music spanning the past century. Along the way,…
Cosmic Country
What It Is and Why it Will Always Be Relevant By Shannon Byrne ‘Cosmic country’ or ‘cosmic Americana’ came into the collective consciousness in the 1960s and continues to exist,…
The Jerry Jeff Walker Story
By John Wesley Karson Jerry Jeff Walker, though not originally from Texas, embraced the Lone Star State's outlaw country scene and the legendary singer/songwriter community with an unparalleled embodiment. While…
When Fate Intervened: The Unforgettable Saga of Jimmy Buffett & Jerry Jeff Walker, Paving the Way to ‘Margaritaville’
With the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett I got to thinking back, about how long before Jimmy Buffett became one of the most successful musicians in the world (his net…
The Ballad of Pancho and Lefty: Towns Van Zandt’s Tale of Honor and Betrayal
by Lee Zimmerman Townes Van Zandt’s genius was never more evident than in the song that’s become a standard for so many artists who continue to absorb his indelible influence.…
Things You May Not Know About Oliver Anthony
An Unlikely Hit Song Oliver Anthony has become an overnight sensation with his first hit song “Rich Men North Of Richmond.” The song embodies the spirit of outlaw country with…
Three Chords and the Truth: The Importance of Country Music as an American Art Form
By John Wesley Karson Country music is America's most important art form Country music, often described as "three chords and the truth," holds a unique position as an essential and…
A Tribute to Jerry Jeff Walker, a True Icon
Jerry Jeff Walker moved to Austin, Texas in 1971 and in the process helped reinvent a sleepy college/state capital town into a robust, music hotbed. He became recognized as the…