Outlaw Country

The Highwayman (Music Video and Lyrics)

In 1985, The Highwayman song became the inspiration for the naming of the supergroup the Highwaymen, which featured Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson.  It was a rare time in country music history that so much talent amassed for a .. Read More

Merle Haggard Sing Me Back Home Song (Video and Lyrics)

The Merle Haggard Sing Me Back Home song was released in November 1967 as the first single and title track for the album of the same name. The song was Merle Haggard and The Strangers third number one hit and spent two weeks at .. Read More

A Look Back at Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter's Outlaw Love

Outlaw country music pioneer Waylon Jennings was married three times before finally getting it right with his fourth marriage to fellow artist Jessi Colter (birthname Miriam Johnson).  Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter are two names forever etched in the annals of country music history, not .. Read More

The Story Behind Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard's Pancho and Lefty Song

Pancho and Lefty was penned by country music artist Townes Van Zandt who first recorded it for his 1972 The Late Great Townes Van Zandt album. Country icons Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard covered the song in 1983 and used it as the title track of their .. Read More

Merle Haggard Lonesome Fugitive (Live Performance Video and Song Details)

The Merle Haggard Lonesome Fugitive song was released in December 1966 as the first single and title track from the album I’m a Lonesome Fugitive. The song was Haggard and The Strangers first number one hit on the U.S. country singles chart, spending .. Read More

Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Video and Lyrics)

“Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” was written by Ed and Patsy Bruce and originally appeared on Ed’s 1976 self-titled album. Country outlaw icons Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson covered the tune on their 1978 duet album Waylon & Willie. Their version peaked at No. 1 .. Read More

Eric Church How Bout You (Music Video and Lyrics)

The Eric Church How Bout You song was released in January 2006 as the first single from his album Sinners Like Me.   This song is considered in the Outlaw Country genre of music.  This was his very first video to debut on CMT on .. Read More

Johnny Cash God's Gonna Cut You Down (music video and lyrics)

The Johnny Cash God’s Gonna Cut You Down cover of this classic song was recorded in 2003 and the music video was done in 2006. Many different artists have covered this song.  The “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”  song is also known as .. Read More

12 Quick Facts About Country Music Star Tanya Tucker

Tanya Tucker is one of country music’s most famous female recording artists. Enjoy these quick facts about the star below! 12 Tanya Tucker Facts 1.Tanya’s First Public Performance – At age 8, she performed “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” on stage at a country music concert. 2)  Tanya released .. Read More

Johnny Cash Ring of Fire [Video and Lyrics]

The Johnny Cash Ring of Fire song was recorded on March 25, 1963, and became the biggest hit of Johnny Cash‘s storied career. The tune was written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore. The song appears on Cash’s 1963 album, Ring of Fire: .. Read More