We've all heard the old saying "adversity breeds success," a quotation from a famous philosopher many years ago. But in the case of songwriters, it should have been added that "adversity plus talent – ...

“I just sing like I hurt inside. If you can’t do it with feeling, then don’t,” Cline once said of her passion for performing — and she sadly hurt a lot throughout her too-short career. The ...

Legendary singer Patsy Cline’s hit song, “Crazy,” was originally written and recorded by none other than superstar Willie Nelson. And Cline initially faced a couple of obstacles in turning his demo ...

Last night, ABC counted down the songs that most influenced the course of country music, and the assembled panel of artists and experts were apparently crazy for Patsy Cline. The timeless “Crazy” — ...

One in a series of stories about the career and life of Willie Nelson. A predilection for writing lyrics and drinking helped Nelson find his people there. The late songwriter Hank Cochran, a ...

Monday night (April 22), artists and fans alike gathered at the Ryman Auditorium to honor the late great Patsy Cline. Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline featured a star-studded lineup ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Valentine's Day weekend, Patsy Cline's timeless, aching love song "Crazy" has received its first-ever official video. Directed by director and ...

During a summertime appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, Cam stood in the iconic wooden circle and delivered a soulful and riveting version of Willie Nelson’s “Crazy.” The torchy ballad, penned by Nelson ...

What female singer ranks highest on the Top 10 All-Time Jukebox Hit Singles, according to Gibson.com? Hint: the year this hit, written by another rising star, came out was 1961. “Crazy” — the Willie ...

On this day (November 27) in 1961, Patsy Cline released her sophomore album Showcase. The release came four years after her self-titled debut record dropped in 1957. It was the only album Cline ...