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 ...

Image caption, Charley Pride (left) and Johnny Cash were some of the most popular country music stars of the 20th Century In the 1970s and 1980s, Willie Nelson pioneered ‘Outlaw’ country music ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...