American Songwriter

Patsy Cline Almost Passed on This Song That Made Willie Nelson Believe He Was a Real Songwriter

Patsy Cline almost passed on recording "Crazy", a song written by Willie Nelson, which made him believe he was a songwriter.
Texarkana Gazette

Patsy Cline wasn't 'Crazy' about the song, but it became a hit

We've all heard the old saying "adversity breeds success," a quotation from a famous philosopher many years ago. But in the case of songwriters, it should have been added that "adversity plus talent – ...
Houston Chronicle

How Patsy Cline turned 'Crazy,' written by Willie Nelson in Houston, into a huge hit

One in a series of stories about the career and life of Willie Nelson. A predilection for writing lyrics and drinking helped Nelson find his people there. The late songwriter Hank Cochran, a ...
American Songwriter

Country Time Machine: Patsy Cline Enchants a National Television Audience With a “Crazy” Rendition of Her Most Iconic Hit

Country music is full of women with powerful voices. Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and many more have golden vocal cords. However, none of them would likely have reached the level of ...
Business Insider

Patsy Cline's Timeless, Aching Love Song "Crazy" Receives First-Ever Official Video Ahead Of Valentine's Day

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Valentine's Day weekend, Patsy Cline's timeless, aching love song "Crazy" has received its first-ever official video. Directed by director and ...