Tag Archives: Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson Delves in Gershwin Standards

January 22, 2016

Since Willie Nelson became an embodiment of country music, many tend to overlook his beginnings when the artist didn’t shy away from crooning and inflecting his vocals in a jazzy manner, so those who see the veteran as an outlaw in bandana … Continue reading →

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T. G. SHEPPARD – Legendary Friends & Country Duets

January 6, 2016

Sheppard 2009 / Cleopatra 2015 Also known as “Partners In Rhyme”: country veteran’s linkup with superstars for the sake of the song. These days corralling up “name” collaborators is a surefire formula for those whose own names tend to become … Continue reading →

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T. G. Sheppard Enrols Country Royalty For Duets Album

September 25, 2015

Chart-riding in the ’70s and ’80s, for the last quarter of a century T. G. Sheppard hasn’t been in the star league. The situation may be redressed, though, on October 30th when the veteran releases “Legendary Friends & Country Duets” whose title says … Continue reading →

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Eric Clapton and friends pay homage to JJ Cale

May 27, 2014

JJ Cale, who died in July 2013, was one of the greatest, and most underrated, American guitarists and songwriters, but Eric Clapton was one of the first stars to recognize his talent. The Englishman’s self-titled solo debut, released in 1970, featured … Continue reading →

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Country stars duet with a teen newcomer

May 26, 2014

There are two types of country artists: the rootsy and the pop-minded. It’s in the latter group that most of the today’s female up-and-coming artistes belong – but not Mary Sarah. The 18-year-old Texan has a great following since her days … Continue reading →

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