Willie Nelson paid tribute to his late friend Merle Haggard onstage days after he passed away. At a recent tour stop, the Red Headed Stranger performed "It's All Going to Pot" while in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Today's Catch of the Day spotlight falls on a duo comprised of one of, if not the best songwriters in modern country music and a up-and coming singer/songwriter, who's resume includes songs written for major label artists and being the first unsigned artist to ever appear on late night TV.
In 2015 Jamey Johnson will be making music as he sees fit. Johnson, has carved out a niche doing country music the way he wants to, and because of this has always seemed to be chilling on the outside, looking in.
December 31st, 1952
Hank Williams is pronounced dead at Oak Hill General Hospital in Oak Hill, West Virginia, after passing away in the back seat of a Cadillac, en route to a show in Canton, Ohio.
It's been four years since Jamey Johnson's landmark 'The Guitar Song' album, and two years since his released his last recordings. But the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter has finally revealed his next move.
1954 A Slight Miscalculation On Management's Part
Elvis Presley makes his only appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Opry manager Jim Denny allegedly tells him not to give up his day job.