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Chris Stapleton

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Kris Kristofferson

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American Songwriter Aug 13

On This Day in 1951, Hank Williams Was at No. 1 With a Song He Recorded After Deciding It Was “Too Good” for Little Jimmy Dickens

7 articles Aug 13

Dwayne Johnson Willie Nelson The Rock Iam Tongi Wyclef Jean Sam Cooke George Jones Tech N9ne Lin‐Manuel Miranda

American Songwriter, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +4

Rolling Stone France Aug 13

Sturgill Simpson rejoint les Black Keys sur scène à Nashville

Sturgill Simpson The Black Keys Dan Auerbach Patrick Carney Johnny Blue Skies The Dark Clouds Marcus King John Prine

Americana UK Aug 13

Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

Waylon Payne Willie Nelson Sammi Smith Waylon Jennings Kris Kristofferson Miranda Lambert Lee Ann Womack Parker McCollum

JazzTimes Aug 13

Walk the (Jazz) Line: Can Johnny Cash Be Jazz?

Johnny Cash Terry Callier Bert Jansch Jimmy Giuffre Joni Mitchell Nubya Garcia Billy Strings

2 articles Aug 12

Bette Midler Woody Guthrie Kris Kristofferson John Mellencamp Bruce Springsteen Pete Seeger Mavis Staples Chuck D Joan Baez Pussy Riot Tom Morello

American Songwriter, Spin

American Songwriter Aug 11

18 Years Ago Today, Country Music Lost the Last of Hank Williams’ Drifting Cowboys, Who Played Steel Guitar for Dozens of Hall of Famers

Hank Williams Drifting Cowboys Patsy Cline Roy Acuff Bob Wills Loretta Lynn Johnny Cash

American Songwriter Aug 11

On the Charts 9 Years Ago, Chris Stapleton Was at No. 1 With the Album That Went On To Win CMA and Grammy Gold

Chris Stapleton Dave Cobb

American Songwriter Aug 10

Zach Top and the Red Clay Strays Deliver a Stirring MSG Performance of the Kris Kristofferson Classic Covered by Everyone From Elvis to Willie Nelson

Kris Kristofferson The Red Clay Strays Zach Top Elvis Presley Willie Nelson Tyler Childers Waylon Jennings George Jones Brandon Coleman

American Songwriter Aug 10

Perry Como Was Supposed To Record What Became One of Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits

Willie Nelson Perry Como Eddy Arnold Jack White

American Songwriter Aug 10

“Real Texans Look Out for Each Other”: Charley Crockett Joins Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker in Fight to Protect Rural Texas

Charley Crockett Willie Nelson Tanya Tucker

Holler Aug 10

“When She Sings, You Believe It”: Koe Wetzel Pays Tribute to Ella Langley After ‘Jaded’ Collaboration

Koe Wetzel Ella Langley Jordan Schmidt

Americana UK Aug 10

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

Willie Nelson Ray Charles Troy Seals Eddie Setser Merle Haggard Johnny Cash Ricky Skaggs

American Songwriter Aug 10

Born 86 Years Ago Today in Louisiana, the A-Team Guitarist Who Played on Hits by Tammy Wynette, Kris Kristofferson, and Roy Orbison

Tammy Wynette Kris Kristofferson Roy Orbison Jerry Kennedy Roger Miller Bobby Bare Elvis Presley Bob Dylan Jerry Lee Lewis

4 articles Aug 9

Chris Stapleton Guns N’ Roses Slash Duff McKagan Fleetwood Mac Bob Dylan Axl Rose AC/DC

Bande à part, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +1

Saving Country Music Aug 9

Unreleased John Prine, David Allan Coe Songs Grace New Projects

David Allan Coe John Prine Gary Nicholson Howie Epstein Shelby Singleton Steve Goodman Waylon Jennings Gary Stewart

American Songwriter Aug 9

Born 92 Years Ago Today in the Sooner State, the Songwriter Behind Johnny Cash’s Signature Hit and Classics from Charley Pride and John Anderson

Johnny Cash Charley Pride Johnny Horton Hank Williams Faron Young

American Songwriter Aug 8

Released 18 Years Ago Today, a Country Superstar Turned His No. 1 Hit Into a Feature Film With Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson Toby Keith Ted Nugent Mel Tillis David Allan Coe Burt Reynolds

American Songwriter Aug 8

13 Years Ago Today, Country Music Lost the Hitmaker Who Launched Charley Pride’s Career and Wrote Songs for Johnny Cash and George Jones

Charley Pride Johnny Cash George Jones Roy Orbison Jerry Lee Lewis Carl Perkins Charlie Rich Don Williams Bobby Bare

American Songwriter Aug 8

15 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to Johnny Cash’s Right-Hand Man and Dear Friend Who Helped Shape His Signature Sound

Johnny Cash Rosanne Cash

American Songwriter Aug 13

On This Day in 1951, Hank Williams Was at No. 1 With a Song He Recorded After Deciding It Was “Too Good” for Little Jimmy Dickens

Rolling Stone France Aug 13

Sturgill Simpson rejoint les Black Keys sur scène à Nashville

Sturgill Simpson The Black Keys Dan Auerbach Patrick Carney Johnny Blue Skies The Dark Clouds Marcus King John Prine

JazzTimes Aug 13

Walk the (Jazz) Line: Can Johnny Cash Be Jazz?

Johnny Cash Terry Callier Bert Jansch Jimmy Giuffre Joni Mitchell Nubya Garcia Billy Strings

American Songwriter Aug 11

18 Years Ago Today, Country Music Lost the Last of Hank Williams’ Drifting Cowboys, Who Played Steel Guitar for Dozens of Hall of Famers

Hank Williams Drifting Cowboys Patsy Cline Roy Acuff Bob Wills Loretta Lynn Johnny Cash

American Songwriter Aug 10

Zach Top and the Red Clay Strays Deliver a Stirring MSG Performance of the Kris Kristofferson Classic Covered by Everyone From Elvis to Willie Nelson

Kris Kristofferson The Red Clay Strays Zach Top Elvis Presley Willie Nelson Tyler Childers Waylon Jennings George Jones Brandon Coleman

American Songwriter Aug 10

“Real Texans Look Out for Each Other”: Charley Crockett Joins Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker in Fight to Protect Rural Texas

Charley Crockett Willie Nelson Tanya Tucker

Americana UK Aug 10

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

Willie Nelson Ray Charles Troy Seals Eddie Setser Merle Haggard Johnny Cash Ricky Skaggs

4 articles Aug 9

Chris Stapleton Guns N’ Roses Slash Duff McKagan Fleetwood Mac Bob Dylan Axl Rose AC/DC

Bande à part, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +1

American Songwriter Aug 9

Born 92 Years Ago Today in the Sooner State, the Songwriter Behind Johnny Cash’s Signature Hit and Classics from Charley Pride and John Anderson

Johnny Cash Charley Pride Johnny Horton Hank Williams Faron Young

American Songwriter Aug 8

13 Years Ago Today, Country Music Lost the Hitmaker Who Launched Charley Pride’s Career and Wrote Songs for Johnny Cash and George Jones

Charley Pride Johnny Cash George Jones Roy Orbison Jerry Lee Lewis Carl Perkins Charlie Rich Don Williams Bobby Bare

7 articles Aug 13

Dwayne Johnson Willie Nelson The Rock Iam Tongi Wyclef Jean Sam Cooke George Jones Tech N9ne Lin‐Manuel Miranda

American Songwriter, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +4

Americana UK Aug 13

Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

Waylon Payne Willie Nelson Sammi Smith Waylon Jennings Kris Kristofferson Miranda Lambert Lee Ann Womack Parker McCollum

2 articles Aug 12

Bette Midler Woody Guthrie Kris Kristofferson John Mellencamp Bruce Springsteen Pete Seeger Mavis Staples Chuck D Joan Baez Pussy Riot Tom Morello

American Songwriter, Spin

American Songwriter Aug 11

On the Charts 9 Years Ago, Chris Stapleton Was at No. 1 With the Album That Went On To Win CMA and Grammy Gold

Chris Stapleton Dave Cobb

American Songwriter Aug 10

Perry Como Was Supposed To Record What Became One of Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits

Willie Nelson Perry Como Eddy Arnold Jack White

Holler Aug 10

“When She Sings, You Believe It”: Koe Wetzel Pays Tribute to Ella Langley After ‘Jaded’ Collaboration

Koe Wetzel Ella Langley Jordan Schmidt

American Songwriter Aug 10

Born 86 Years Ago Today in Louisiana, the A-Team Guitarist Who Played on Hits by Tammy Wynette, Kris Kristofferson, and Roy Orbison

Tammy Wynette Kris Kristofferson Roy Orbison Jerry Kennedy Roger Miller Bobby Bare Elvis Presley Bob Dylan Jerry Lee Lewis

Saving Country Music Aug 9

Unreleased John Prine, David Allan Coe Songs Grace New Projects

David Allan Coe John Prine Gary Nicholson Howie Epstein Shelby Singleton Steve Goodman Waylon Jennings Gary Stewart

American Songwriter Aug 8

Released 18 Years Ago Today, a Country Superstar Turned His No. 1 Hit Into a Feature Film With Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson Toby Keith Ted Nugent Mel Tillis David Allan Coe Burt Reynolds

American Songwriter Aug 8

15 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to Johnny Cash’s Right-Hand Man and Dear Friend Who Helped Shape His Signature Sound

Johnny Cash Rosanne Cash

Overview

Recent developments in outlaw country highlight tributes to musical legends, including Chris Stapleton honoring Vince Gill with a powerful performance, and Kris Kristofferson’s widow recalling emotional moments from his final public appearance. Events such as the TJ Martell Foundation gala, featuring performances by Stapleton, Dave Matthews, and Trey Anastasio, underscore the genre’s enduring community and charitable spirit. Meanwhile, historical milestones like Hank Williams’ final recording session and Willie Nelson’s enduring impact through Farm Aid and chart-topping songs continue to resonate.

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