Under the Radar

Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle

Nelson reinterprets “Okie from Muskogee,” and some of Haggard’s other biggest hits, on the new 11-track LP, Workin’ Man: ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1971, a Song About a Blind Dad and His Homeless Family Band Took Merle Haggard to the Top of the Country Charts for a 10th Time

Outlaw country legend Merle Haggard scored the 10th No. 1 hit of his career on Nov. 29, 1971, with "Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man.)" ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1941, the Songwriter and Session Musician Whose Songs Were Recorded by Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Crystal Gayle, and More

On this day (November 25) in 1941, songwriter and pianist Bobby Wood was born. After unforeseen circumstances halted his solo career, he became a session musician and songwriter. He recorded with the ...
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Music from life’s soundtrack in major and minor chords

I miss my piano. For decades, a 1944 baby grand piano sat gloriously in the corner of my living room, and now that spot is ...
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20 Easy Country Songs With 3 Chords

Some of the greatest country songs ever written use only three simple chords. In this video, I share a personal selection of 20 3-chord country classics that not only sound great but will also help ...