Outlaw Country

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

“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

Waylon Jennings "Lonesome, On'ry and Mean" Video & Lyrics

This title track helped Waylon Jennings solidify his outlaw image and revive his passion for country music after suffering from health issues and creative burnout stemming from a spat with his record label. Enjoy his 1975 performance of “Lonesome, On’ry and Mean” below! .. 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). Learn more about Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter below! At just 18-years-old, he married Maxine Lawrence in 1956. That .. Read More

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum To Go 'Outlaw'

Fans of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, Bobby Bare, David Allan Coe, Townes Van Zandt, and other icons of the Outlaw movement will be very happy with The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s upcoming major exhibition, Outlaws & Armadillos: Country’s .. Read More

Roadshow Revival 2016 Highlights

Roadshow Revival proudly maintains it’s old school American music roots. The two days full of outlaw country and Rockabilly music, including Johnny Cash tribute acts, will take you back to the old school days. Aside from the music, there are pin-up pageants and .. Read More

Cody Jinks Give All You Can Video and Lyrics

Cody Jinks Give All You Can is from his album – I’m Not the Devil.   Listen to the music video for this song and check out the lyrics to this inspiring Country tune. Cody Jinks Give All You Can Music Video   .. Read More

"Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" Video & 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

Waylon Jennings "Luckenbach, Texas" Video & Lyrics

Country icon Waylon Jennings recorded “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)” and released it as the first single from the album Ol’ Waylon in April 1977. The classic song was written by Chips Moman and Bobby Emmons. Check out Waylon performing the song live below! .. Read More

A Stroll Down Memory Lane With The One You Love (And Johnny Cash) [Video & Lyrics]

Dinner and a movie isn’t always in the plans, so how do you tell someone you care about how much they mean to you through a song? Easy. Two words: Johnny. Cash. This one right here oughta do the trick and convey your true .. Read More

Toby Keith Mashes Together A Touching Merle Haggard Tribute [Watch]

During a performance held at the historic Grand Ole Opry in May, Toby Keith belted out an impressive compilation of Merle Haggard‘s classics. He began with “Mama Tried,” then seamlessly transitioned into “Today I started Loving You Again,” followed by “Silver Wings,” I .. Read More