Billy Joe Shaver

Billy Joe Shaver
Shaver live in Fort Worth, Texas on July 4th of 2011
Shaver live in Fort Worth, Texas on July 4th of 2011
Background information
Born(1939-08-16)August 16, 1939
Corsicana, Texas, U.S.[1]
DiedOctober 28, 2020(2020-10-28) (aged 81)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1970–2020
LabelsColumbia, Monument
Websitebillyjoeshaver.com

Billy Joe Shaver (August 16, 1939 – October 28, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter and actor.

Billy Joe was a prominent figure in the outlaw country genre.[4] He is considered one of the great American songwriters of his generation. He has received praise from Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferon and many others.[5]

Artists including Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Tom T. Hall and Johnny Cash have recorded his songs.[6]

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  2. ^ Hall, Kristen M. (October 28, 2020). "Outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81". Associated Press. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Progressive country". AllMusic. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Hudak, Patrick Doyle,Joseph; Doyle, Patrick; Hudak, Joseph (October 28, 2020). "Billy Joe Shaver, Seminal Outlaw-Country Songwriter, Dead at 81". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 16, 2024.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Sippell, Margeaux (October 28, 2020). "Billy Joe Shaver, Legendary Outlaw Country Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 81". TheWrap. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 28, 2020). "Country Outlaw Songwriter Billy Joe Shaver Dies at 81". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2024.