American Songwriter

On This Day in 2019, We Lost the Songwriter Who Penned Decades of Country Hits Thanks to His Friendship With Lefty Frizzell and a Series of Divorces

Seven years ago today, the songwriter who penned hits for the likes of George Strait, Johnny Rodriguez, and Merle Haggard died.
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1943, the Country Singer Who Wrote a Pair of No. 1 Songs for Her Then-Husband, Merle Haggard

Eighty-three years ago today, the country singer and songwriter who wrote hits for Merle Haggard and other legends was born.
Whiskey Riff

Why A One-Sided Poker Game Ruined Waylon Jennings & Merle Haggard’s Friendship

Two of the greatest of all time in country music...and their friendship was ruined over a poker game. Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard are undoubtedly two of the best to ever do it. But did you ever ...
Whiskey Riff

“He Just Gave Up” – Why George Jones Abandoned His Brand New Lincoln At A Chicago Bar & Never Saw It Again

We all know the lawnmower story, but George Jones’s trip to Chicago might be even crazier. After buying a brand-new car to get around the city, 'No Show Jones' ended up flying out of town with ...