American Songwriter

Patsy Cline Almost Passed on This Song That Made Willie Nelson Believe He Was a Real Songwriter

Patsy Cline almost passed on recording "Crazy", a song written by Willie Nelson, which made him believe he was a songwriter.

Patsy Cline's 'She's Got You' Hits No. 1 64 Years Ago, Celebrating Its Timeless Heartbreak

A 1962 country classic reached No. 1 on this day 64 years ago, becoming one of the most memorable songs of its era. Patsy ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1962, Patsy Cline Released the Yearning Follow-up to Her Signature Hit—a Song Later Covered by Rosanne Cash, LeAnn Rimes, and Jimmy Buffett

If there were a Mount Rushmore of country music artists, you’d have a tough time excluding Patsy Cline from it. The fact that all her accomplishments occurred before her tragic death at age 30 make ...

‘Crazy’: the country ballad that changed two of the genre’s leading lights forever

Written by Willie Nelson and made popular by Patsy Cline, 'Crazy' was a truly revolutionary song in the history of country ...