Outlaw Country

10 Fascinating Facts About Country Icon Waylon Jennings

Texas-born country music legend Waylon Jennings began playing guitar at age eight and performing at 14-years-old on the radio. After bouncing between record labels and DJ jobs to make ends meet, Jennings found creative control of his music and success when he joined the Outlaw .. 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

Charlie Daniels "Long Haired Country Boy"

“Long Haired Country Boy” was released by The Charlie Daniels Band on their 1974 album Fire on the Mountain. Watch the music video and check out the lyrics below:   Long Haired Country Boy Lyrics: People say I’m no .. Read More

Hank Williams Jr's "Family Tradition" Video and Lyrics

“Family Tradition” was released in May 1979 as the fourth single and title track from his album of the same name.  This song peaked at No. 4 on the Country Music charts and is one of his most popular songs. Watch the music video and .. Read More

Eric Church "How Bout You" Video and Lyrics

“How ‘Bout You” was released by Eric Church in January 2006 as the first single from his album Sinners Like Me.   This song is considered in the Outlaw Country genre of music.  Watch the music video and check out the lyrics below:   .. Read More

Jamey Johnson "High Cost of Living" Video and Lyrics

“High Cost of Living” was the album’s second single and sings about the hardships in his life including struggling with addiction.  The line “The high cost of livin’ ain’t nothin’ like the cost of livin’ high” describes the toll that vices had on .. Read More

Summer Jams Courtesy of Country Icon Travis Tritt [Videos & Lyrics]

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy! Whether you’re trying to beat the heat at the beach or cruisin’ around town with the top down— the worries are minimal and the vibe is mellow. The only thing that can make a beautiful summer .. Read More

Willie Nelson Whiskey River (Video and Lyrics)

“Whiskey River” is a song originally co-written and recorded by Johnny Bush and was released in 1972.  Willie Nelson first recorded “Whiskey River” for his “Shotgun Willie” album in 1973.   This song was made famous by Willie Nelson and has become one .. Read More