The 1970s was a seminal decade for country music, marked by a blend of traditional sounds and innovative styles. This era saw ...

Another of Kristofferson’s major musical achievements began in 1985 when he formed the Highwaymen with fellow outlaw country ...

outlaw country's roots can still be seen today, in artists whose sound is decidedly outside the mainstream. Flip through the slideshow for 18 essential tracks for any outlaw country playlist ...

Throughout that career, he has experimented with everything from country blues to gospel to even reggae here and there. But at the heart of what made him famous, outlaw country is still Willie ...

Nashville, Tenn.? Waylon Jennings, whose rebellious songs and brash attitude defined the outlaw movement in country music, died Wednesday after a long battle with diabetes-related health problems.

The Lost Gonzo Band, comprised of Nunn, Walker, Bob Livingston, and John Inmon, were the true trailblazers of Austin’s Outlaw country music scene. As their popularity grew immensely with the ...

His father was part of country music’s “outlaw movement, well-known for his sometimes raucous and rowdy behavior. Singer/songwriter Johnny Paycheck (C) holds a teamsters union sign while ...

Prince’s influences and references, from the gospel of his childhood to the pantheon of classic outlaw country singers, baseball and the great beyond, shape his approach to songcraft ...