The Highwaymen News and Photos

The Red-Headed Stranger Turns 80 – Happy Birthday to Willie Nelson

Mon, April 29 2013 10:48pm - Source: Twang Nation

The only time I met Willie Nelson was backstage at Ft. Worth's storied hanky-tonk, Billy-Bobs.

Kris Kristofferson & Willie Nelson Perform at Bluebird Cafe, During NSAI Ceremony [video]

Mon, January 28 2013 2:08pm - Source: Twang Nation

I wonder is this is the kind of "Old Fart" music that Blake Shelton was referring to?

Johnny Cash: The Complete Columbia Album Collection

Tue, December 11 2012 9:09pm - Source: Hyperbolium

After three years on Sun, Johnny Cash moved to Columbia, where a nearly 30-year run produced an unparalleled catalog of recordings.

Saturday Night Live - Steve Earle

Sat, September 22 2012 11:15pm - Source: MOG

Steve Earle ( born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor.

Columbia/Legacy announces 63-disc Johnny Cash box set

Mon, August 27 2012 3:25pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Between 1958 and 1986, Johnny Cash released a number of his most acclaimed singles and albums through Columbia Records.

Waylon Jennings Last Recordings Set for September Release

Mon, July 09 2012 4:10pm - Source: The Boot

Waylon Jennings continues to be a legend among music fans around the world.

Willie Nelson statue unveiled in Austin

Wed, April 25 2012 10:11am - Source: Music-News.com

A new bronze statue of Willie Nelson was unveiled in Austin last Friday by the man himself.

Short Shots - The Highwaymen

Tue, April 24 2012 2:23pm - Source: MOG

The Highwaymen: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson (vocals, guitar).

Johnny Cash remembered in Austin

Mon, April 23 2012 10:06am - Source: Music-News.com

A long list of veteran and modern performers gathered at Austin's ACL Live on Friday night to salute the late Johnny Cash with We Walk the Line: a Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash. The evening was a benefit to raise money for fighting Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson – Live at the US Festival 1983 (2012)

Tue, February 28 2012 12:21pm - Source: Something Else!

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson took the stage of the 1983 US Festival as confirmed crossover country stars — but without all of the sell-out slickness that's attached to the term these days.

Johnny Cash's Birthday: 10 Reasons to Celebrate His Legend

Mon, February 27 2012 8:53pm - Source: The Boot

J.R. Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, on Feb. 26, 1932, the fourth of seven children to Ray and Carrie Cash. It wasn't until he signed with Sun Records in 1955 that he adopted the stage name of Johnny Cash.

Guy Clark “Old No. 1″

Mon, February 20 2012 4:04pm - Source: THE RISING STORM

Guy Clark waited a long time to get himself on record, despite a proven pedigree as a songwriter penning sometimes joyous, sometimes bittersweet, frequently autobiographical, always poetic narratives of Western life.

All-star cap-doffer to one of the uncrowned kings of American roots...

Mon, February 13 2012 5:48pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

You could never accuse Guy Clark of being impetuous.

Waylon Jennings Goes Down Rockin'

Mon, February 13 2012 1:36pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The family of Waylon Jennings will soon release songs the country music icon recorded shortly before his death 10 years ago.

Willie Nelson's long term bass player dies

Mon, December 12 2011 1:51am - Source: Music-News.com

Dan 'Bee' Spears, the man who has played bass for Willie Nelson since 1968, has passed away near Nashville at the age of 62.

Top 100 Oklahoma Country Songs: 10-6

Tue, August 30 2011 3:25pm - Source: Oklahoma Rock Newsblog

Inspired by Oklahoma Today 's September issue focusing solely on country music, we'll be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Country Songs over the next several weeks.

Ellen Sterling: Jimmy Webb: Still Making the Music That Will Likely Last Forever

Tue, August 30 2011 3:15pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

It's probably a sure bet that there are few, if any, people who don't know at least one of Jimmy Webb's songs.

Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson Live Concerts Coming to DVD

Fri, August 26 2011 6:50pm - Source: The Boot

With an eclectic lineup of some of the most iconic recording artists in history, 1983's US Festival in San Bernadino, Calif. was one of the most memorable music festivals of all time.

Number One With A Bullet: The Highwaymen’s “Michael”

Fri, June 10 2011 1:19pm - Source: WNEW

A pole vault champion, a fraternity president, a sportscaster and a guy who played the shell of an armadillo.

KhanWood Clarke :: King Khan & Friends Go Country

Thu, June 09 2011 3:01am - Source: Rollo & Grady

In a recent conversation with Khan, he said goal is to assemble a serious country band with the best and wildest of his Kukamonga Death Cult : something like our generation's Highwaymen.

Going For The Gold: Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue”

Mon, June 06 2011 3:04pm - Source: WNEW

Taking into account compilations and his contribution to the Highwaymen project, Johnny Cash rang up 18 albums that went Gold or better.

Kris Kristofferson Sees Himself in 'Bloodworth' Film Role

Fri, June 03 2011 7:26pm - Source: The Boot

Although he's one of the most celebrated songwriters of all time, for the past four-plus decades Kris Kristofferson has carved out a second and equally noteworthy career as an actor, with roles in such films as ' A Star Is Born ' (for which he earned a Golden Globe as Best Actor), ' Lone Star ' and the ' Blade ' series.

Gil Robbins, Highwaymen Member & Father of Tim Robbins, Passes Away

Mon, April 11 2011 12:55am - Source: MOG

Gil Robbins , a member of the folk groups The Cumberland Three and The Highwayme and the father of actor Tim Robbins, passed away last Tuesday at the age of 80.

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Don't Fake It

Tue, March 01 2011 8:47pm - Source: The Boot

With nearly 270 shows lined up this year, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real are taking the world by storm with their debut release, 'Promise of the Real.' After a jaw-dropping 'Late Show With David Letterman' performance last month and stints opening for Willie Nelson [Lukas' dad], B.B. King and Dave Matthews , as well as sharing the stage with Steven Tyler , Neil Young and Bob Dylan , the band have already made a name for themselves.

Christian Kane Makes His Own 'Rules'

Tue, December 07 2010 7:48pm - Source: The Boot

If you aren't familiar with Christian Kane 's name, you've undoubtedly seen his face on TV or the silver screen.

WayBack Wednesday -Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends - The Publishing Demos 1968-72

Wed, September 15 2010 6:34pm - Source: MOG

On May 11, 2010 Light In The Attic Records released demos that were recorded during Kristofferson's janitorial stint at Columbia.

john francis’ “johnny cash on the radio”

Tue, September 14 2010 6:13pm - Source: Captains Dead

john francis must be a hell of a talent or has a set of incriminating photos of someone. hs second full length release, the better angels, was produced by john carter cash in the cash cabin studios in hendersonville, tn, and features the likes of kenny vaughn (lucinda williams guitarist), ken coomer (uncle tupelo, wilco), robby turner (pedal steel player for highwaymen and dixie chicks), rachael yamagata and bunch of other nashville players. havent heard the record, but the single is pretty kick ass, and with this kind of lineup expectations are pretty high. the better angels is due out on november 9 on dualtone records .