Billy Joe Shaver performs his song “Honky Tonk Heroes” during the opening concert in 2018 for the museum’s major exhibition “Outlaws & Armadillos: Country’s Roaring '70s.” The song, from the Waylon Jennings album of the same name, is one of nine compositions Shaver had a part in writing on that landmark record. The Outlaw movement increased country music’s audience in the 1970s, led by pacesetters such as Shaver, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, Bobby Bare, and many

2 years ago tribute to Billy Joe Shaver #liveforever #billyjoeshaver #songwritter | Mickey Lamantia

“Live Forever” - Billy Joe Shaver tribute 🌹 Billy Joe Shaver, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, passed away a couple days ago, and his song “Live Forever” sums up what I think his sweet spirit is living out right now. He is at the feet of Jesus, the One he loved most, probably being shown around Glory by his beloved son, Eddy, whom he lost much too soon. As his song says “Just like the songs I leave behind me, I’m gonna live forever now...” Rest In Peace, Billy Joe. We love you and w