More than four decades before Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" returned to the top of the charts in a viral holiday resurgence, the legendary singer helped inspire one of country music ...

On the band’s second album, Thrills, Nunn co-wrote “Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning,” which was later covered by Bluegrass legend John Starling on his 1980 debut, Long Time Gone.

The timeless classic covered by artists ranging from Brenda Lee to Elvis Presley was a major hit for Willie Nelson, reaching ...

When looking over the career of Willie Nelson, it’s almost impossible to fully understand the singer’s contributions to country music. Throughout his time in the spotlight, Nelson released numerous ...

A decade before Willie Nelsonearned a Grammy for his 1982 recording of "Always on My Mind," the song was largely put on the map by none other than Elvis Presley. In 1982, Nelson lent his voice to the ...

Austin is a city saturated with love, blessed with generations of artists able to translate that into song. Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to reflect on some of the quintessential love songs that ...

The country legend was recently asked if any songs still bring a tear to his eye. His answer? Two of his most beloved classics. “Yeah, there are a couple,” Nelson told GQ. “‘Angel Flying Too Close to ...