Kris Kristofferson – From the Bottle to the Bottom (1971)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arawfzIaN9s "From the Bottle to the Bottom" won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group (with Kris and Rita) The solo version here…
Willie Nelson and Richard Pryor Preform Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Willie Nelson was a guest on the show, Pryor's Place Show in 1984. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOz9yX8Rl3g
The Nashville Revolt: What Makes it Outlaw?
By John Wesley Karson The start of the Outlaw movement doesn't have a definitive date, as opinions vary depending on who you ask. However, a significant milestone often associated with…
The Icons of Outlaw Country Radio Show
Join John Wesley Karson this week as he immerses listeners in the rebellious melodies of outlaw music, centering around the vibrant landscapes of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and California during the…
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…
Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Jeff Walker on The Texas Connection 1992
"The Texas Connection," was a remarkable music television series that premiered on March 31, 1990, exclusively on the Nashville Network (TNN) cable channel. This fantastic show was brought to life…
The Icons of Outlaw Country Radio Show
Every week, John Wesley Karson delves into the music and narratives of the legendary figures in alternative country, taking listeners on an immersive two-hour sonic excursion into the realm known…
“Heartworn Highways” Pancho & Lefty by Townes Van Zandt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9trdd3kFwc Here is a restored version of Townes playing his most famous song at a ranch in Austin, Texas in 1975. I took this footage from the cult classic film,…
Townes Van Zandt – Solo Sessions Vol. II (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTrwKSJk9mo Legendary singer songwriter Townes Van Zandt (1944 -1997) sings more of his classic songs in this second part of the show. These include "Two Girls", "Dollar Bill blues", "Goin'…
Townes Van Zandt – Solo Sessions Vol. 1 (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dXEpy1hfEM Legendary singer songwriter Townes Van Zandt sings some of his classic songs including: "Marie", "Blaze's Blues", and "Lover's Lullaby". Recorded at the public access studios on January 17, 1995.…