Just days after we learned that Jerry Jeff Walker passed away, 2020 has taken away another Texas Music Legend.  Billy Joe Shaver passed away at the age of 81 this morning in Waco after suffering a stroke. Most famous for writing 90% of the songs on Waylon Jennings’ Honky Tonk Heroes album, Billy Joe was a songwriter with no comparison.  A true outlaw, who’s life is filled with amazing stories, some true and some pure legend.

Kris Kristofferson, Elvis Presley all recorded his songs, and Willie Nelson called him “the greatest living songwriter”. Billy Joe Shaver will be missed, but his REAL COUNTRY will Live Forever on 92.1 HANK FM.