1972 Country Song, Covered by Willie Nelson, Became a No. 1 Hit More Than a Decade Later

A haunting outlaw ballad waited years for its breakthrough, and the story behind the hit is nearly as memorable as the song.
American Songwriter

Born in Texas 68 Years Ago to an Air Force Major, the “Songwriter’s Songwriter” Who Penned Classics for Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, and Faith Hill

Hall of Fame songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, who has written hits for Faith Hill and Willie Nelson, turns 68 years old today ...