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 – ...

This EP helped solidify Patsy Cline's sound, thanks to her legendary run of top-selling hits from the previous year.

Legendary singer Patsy Cline’s hit song, “Crazy,” was originally written and recorded by none other than superstar Willie Nelson. And Cline initially faced a couple of obstacles in turning his demo ...

“I just sing like I hurt inside. If you can’t do it with feeling, then don’t,” Cline once said of her passion for performing — and she sadly hurt a lot throughout her too-short career. The ...

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 ...

Monday night (April 22), artists and fans alike gathered at the Ryman Auditorium to honor the late great Patsy Cline. Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline featured a star-studded lineup ...

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 ...

One in a series of stories about the career and life of Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson drove into Houston from the Pacific Northwest in 1958 with big dreams, dubious prospects and a growing family.

During a summertime appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, Cam stood in the iconic wooden circle and delivered a soulful and riveting version of Willie Nelson’s “Crazy.” The torchy ballad, penned by Nelson ...

What female singer ranks highest on the Top 10 All-Time Jukebox Hit Singles, according to Gibson.com? Hint: the year this hit, written by another rising star, came out was 1961. “Crazy” — the Willie ...