Open Menu
Close Menu
Features
Latest News
Contests
Community
Shop
Watch
Facebook
X
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube
Search
Features
Behind the Song
Digital Cover Exclusives
Interviews
The List
On This Day
Gear
Reviews
Latest News
Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
Sign up for The Sunday Soundbite
Sign up for In The Round
Contests
Song Contest
Lyric Contest
Road Ready Talent Contest
Hip Hop Contest
Contest Promotions
Community
Subscribe to Magazine
Subscribe to Newsletter
Foundations Songwriting Course
Apply To Songwriting Camps
Become Songwriting Member
Access Membership Hub
Manage My Subscription/Membership
More
Shop
Watch on YouTube
Facebook
X
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube
Bob Wills
Bob Wills
On This Day
05.13.26
On This Day in 1975, We Said Farewell to the King of Western Swing Who Influenced Some of Country Music’s Biggest Stars
By
Clayton Edwards
On This Day
03.06.26
Born on This Day in 1905, the King of Western Swing—a Major Influence on George Strait, Merle Haggard, and Buck Owens
By
Clayton Edwards
On This Day
12.30.25
On This Day in 1944, Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Made Grand Ole Opry History by Breaking Multiple Major Rules in One Set
By
Clayton Edwards
American musicians Willie Nelson (left) and Waylon Jennings (1937 – 2002), circa 1983. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
Features
05.08.24
Willie Nelson Says Waylon Jennings Was Disappointed When He Agreed “Bob Wills Is Still the King”
By
Erinn Callahan
Latest Music News & Stories
10.05.23
Books on Patsy Cline, Jimmie Rodgers Re-Issued by Country Music Hall of Fame
By
Cillea Houghton
Coaching
05.02.11
Guitar 101: Country Pickin’
By
Gary Talley
Reviews
02.08.11
Hot Club of Cowtown: <em>What Makes Bob Holler</em>
By
Rick Moore
Bob Wills
American musicians Willie Nelson (left) and Waylon Jennings (1937 – 2002), circa 1983. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
