Country Music Legends
The Life of Country Music Legend Willie Nelson
Wednesday was Willie Nelson’s birthday. He turned “75 years young” and has indeed lived a life of great highs and lows, even by country music standards. The Country Hound points out:
In the 1960’s Nelson moved to Austin and found himself amongst the popular “hippie” movement, a distinction that would carry throughout his life. [...]
The Danny Dill Legacy and “The Long Black Veil” the global music classic
Dannny Dill: Country Legend and Songwriter
Danny Dill’s songwriting has had a dramatic impact on country music and the life of mainstream music as well. CMT Online highlights the life and times of Mr. Dill:
Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1975, Danny Dill is one of country music’s greatest songsmiths. His tune, [...]
Book Review: Willie Nelson: An Epic Life by Joe Patoski
Mario Tarradell of the Dallas Morning News suggests:
An Epic Life comes aptly titled. Willie Nelson is arguably the most respected and beloved Texas musician. His name, face, voice and personality are known and appreciated around the world. He’s tried just about every style of music except, oh, rap and heavy metal.
Tarradell concludes:
Is An Epic Life [...]
Country Music Classic Willie Nelson on the Heart of Country Music
“When country artists open their hearts to an audience, they’re sharing their deepest feelings. Music is a motivator. It will make you leap up and move. It will make you dance. It will make you do jumping jacks. Country music gets people to feeling good. You don’t want to [...]
How the Historical Legacy of Country Music Icons and Culture Can Live On
Chett Flippo who writes the weekly Nashville Skyline for CMT speaks from a deep place about country music culture and heritage. Flippo, like others, notes the slow nickel and dime death of classic country music and its many historical legacies.
As more and more country music artists mature toward eligibility in the Country Music [...]
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