American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1930, the Rocker Who Was Famous for His Novelty Songs and Inadvertently Saved Waylon Jennings’ Life

Ninety-five years ago today, the early rock singer/songwriter best known for his novelty songs was born in Texas ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1934, the Songwriter Whose Three Failed Marriages Helped Inspire a George Strait Classic—Co-Written With His Fourth Wife

Ninety-one years ago today, a songwriter responsible for decades of hits from country's biggest names was born in Texas.