Willie Nelson's 'Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain' Overcame Label Doubts to Become His First No. 1 Hit

One of the most iconic songs from Willie Nelson's discography almost didn't make it on to the album. "Blue Eyes Crying in the ...
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“Is It Ok To Cry Every Time I Hear This Song?”: This Emotional Willie Nelson Performance From 1976 “Brings Back Memories of the Only Girl I Ever Loved”

It can be difficult to imagine a time in country music without Willie Nelson. Born with a love for music, lyrics not only guided his imagination but also helped shape his future. That future included ...
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1975 Career-Defining Hit for Willie Nelson Wasn't Originally Sung By Him

One of Willie Nelson's biggest hits of the '70s was actually written decades earlier. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," which was recorded by Nelson in 1975 and helped launch him into country music ...