But as you’ll see in the below list of the Top 10 Willie Nelson ... versions of songs written by others. Johnny Bush’s “Whiskey River,” first recorded by Nelson in 1973 but perfected ...

Known as the Red-Headed Stranger, a serious cannabis enthusiast and one of country music's most iconic songwriters, Willie Nelson has recorded an incredible number of classic songs in his more ...

Willie Nelson will release his 153rd album, Last Leaf on the Tree, on Nov. 1. The Legacy Recordings LP features a mix of the ...

The title track was originally written by Wayne Carson ... had the audience and the acceptance that I felt that song deserved,” said Nelson. To help him rerecord the track, Nelson pulled ...

Willie Nelson is one of ... performers in the world, but Nelson's songcraft is really at the heart of his success — both the songs he has written, and the songs he chooses to record from others.

Even though it is very reminiscent of Nelson ... not written by Nelson. Rather, Leon Russell originally wrote and released the song in 1970 on his debut solo album. Although, when Willie Nelson ...

Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible words of Willie Nelson ... s a real artist,” Nelson says of his son. “He picked all the songs.” ...

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. AUSTIN, TEXAS - JULY 04: Singer-songwriter Willie Nelson performs onstage with Willie Nelson and ... [+] Family during the 46th ...

For Willie Nelson ... it,” said Lukas Nelson. “It’s one of my favorite songs of all time. It’s hard to mess that one up. It’s one of the great songs ever written.” ...