Billy Joe Shaver, a pioneer of outlaw-country music, died Wednesday in Waco, Texas, after suffering a stroke. He was 81. Shaver's death was confirmed by his friend, Connie Nelson, Variety reported.

Jury selection is set to begin this morning in the aggravated assault trial of country crooner Billy Joe Shaver, the self-styled “Honky Tonk Hero” charged with shooting a man outside a bar in Lorena ...

After a jury in Waco found Billy Joe Shaver not guilty of aggravated assault Friday, the country music singer-songwriter struck a conciliatory tone when asked about Billy Coker, the man he shot in the ...

Miranda Lambert interprets Billy Joe Shaver’s “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)” as a barroom jam with tinkling piano, a swinging rhythm, and drawling vocals. The ...

WACO, Texas -- Billy Joe Shaver, an outlaw country music firebrand known for a string of hits and a career that spanned decades, has died after suffering a stroke, according to Rolling Stone. Shaver's ...

The King of Country has put his own spin on a classic track penned by influential singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver. Released today (Sept. 30), George Strait's version of "Willy the Wandering Gypsy ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - UPDATE: A McLennan County jury has declared that Fred Fletcher, an Austin music producer and longtime friend of Billy Joe Shaver, is entitled to the estate of Country music singer ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - It’s been almost four years since country music icon Billy Joe Shaver died, and the dispute over his estate between Shaver’s nephew and his longtime friend and music producer ...

Today, Billy Joe Shaver is hailed as a hero of the Outlaw Country movement by those in the know. Johnny Cash once called Shaver his favorite songwriter. Willie Nelson named him the “greatest living ...

Those who are fans of Outlaw Country are likely fans of Billy Joe Shaver, whether they know it or not. He penned stacks of songs that went on to become outlaw classics. For instance, he wrote all but ...

Willie Nelson, George Strait, Miranda Lambert and more are among the top country artists who have joined together on a new album in tribute to the music and legacy of a true country music renegade.

Billy Joe Shaver, who had solo hits and was known for writing songs like “Honky Tonk Heroes,” has died at the age of 81. According to SiriusXM, Shaver died of a massive stroke. Born in Corsicana, ...