Willie Nelson Reveals His 2 Songs That Always Make Him a Little Misty-Eyed

Nelson was asked what songs still get him "misty" when he hears or plays them, and he admitted that there are actually two in ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1940, the Hall of Fame Songwriter Behind Willie Nelson’s Biggest Mainstream Hit and the Song That Helped Revive Elvis Presley’s Career

On June 8, 2024, Mark James died at age 83 at his home in Nashville. ““Mark’s legacy and zest for life will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and through his timeless lyrics and melodies ...
Whiskey Riff

Willie Nelson Says “Always On My Mind” Still Makes Him Cry

You and me both, Willie. Just last month, Willie Nelson released his new record Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1954, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Man Who Made Hank Williams Famous and Penned One of Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits

Seventy-one years ago today, one of the most consequential songwriters in country music history died in Nashville.
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How one night in Tempe sparked Willie Nelson's outlaw country revolution

Willie Nelson saw Waylon Jennings perform at JD’s nightclub in Tempe in 1965 and was immediately impressed. Nelson and Jennings rebelled at Nashville's music restrictions, sparking the outlaw country ...