Townes Van Zandt and his band thought they might be in for a night at the Washington County Jail in Brenham, Texas, until they realized the officers who pulled their two-car caravan over proudly ...

Ever the humble musician, Townes Van Zandt often told interviewers it was difficult for him to take credit for “Pancho and Lefty” because of how supernaturally the song came to him. Nevertheless, like ...

You’ve probably heard someone, maybe a friend, say something like this: “I like every type of music except for country music.” It’s all about beer, trucks and girls, they might say. Or it’s for inbred ...

Welcome to the Texas Canon, a series that dives into the movies, TV shows, books, albums and more that represent us and reach far beyond the Lone Star State's borders. Today, we look at Townes Van ...

In 1972, a quietly released song would go on to become one of country music's most enduring classics, though its biggest success wouldn't come until years later. "Pancho and Lefty," written and first ...

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party included longtime friend George Strait and a cover of one of country music's greatest duets. Watch as Strait joins Nelson for "Pancho and Lefty" at the Hollywood ...

A special concert at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame last Friday (May 25) showcased the music on display in the museum's newest exhibit, Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s, which ...

Thursday night's Merle Haggard tribute concert featured a slew of incredible performances, but one especially poignant moment came when Willie Nelson teamed up with Kenny Chesney to perform "Pancho ...