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 ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2010, Willie Nelson Was Arrested in Texas for the Least Surprising Reason Imaginable—and Nearly Sang His Way Out of Jail Time

Fifteen years ago today, Willie Nelson and members of his band were arrested outside of El Paso, Texas, for predictable reasons.

Willie Nelson's Longtime Harmonica Player Just Revealed a Wild Hells Angels Story From Their Outlaw Days

The harmonica player who's been part of Willie Nelson and Family since 1973 sat down for an interview and revealed an ...
Under the Radar

Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle

Nelson reinterprets “Okie from Muskogee,” and some of Haggard’s other biggest hits, on the new 11-track LP, Workin’ Man: ...

Country music world rocked as 4 more icons die. Here’s everyone lost in 2025

The country music world has lost some iconic names in 2025, and sadly the list grew in November. As we head into the ...