Whiskey Riff

Willie Nelson Bought A Texas Golf Course Next To His Recording Studio In The Late 1970s, & It’s Still Open To This Day

Simply put, Willie Nelson is one of best businessmen in the history of the world. At 92-years-old (some might argue he’s 92-years-young), Nelson is still touring and performing live for his fans. He ...
American Songwriter

The Willie Nelson Ballad That Became a Regular on ‘Monday Night Football’ by the 1970s

Shortly after Willie Nelson moved to Houston, Texas, in the 1950s to work and hit the music scene in the area, he tried to sell some of his songs for $10 each to Larry Butler, the house band singer at ...
American Songwriter

4 Country Songs From the 1970s That Became Cultural Standards

The 1970s gave us plenty of great country songs from some of the biggest names in the genre. From the slick production of the likes of Billy Sherrill and Owen Bradley to the rough-edged Outlaw Country ...